5 Drive

The 5FM team trades their microphones for basketballs! In this special segment, we take you behind the scenes as we assemble our squad for the Red Bull Half Court tournament. Who has the skills to dominate the court? Who's all talk and no game? We'll be calling out our 5FM personalities to see who has the heart, the hustle, and the moves to make the team.

We explore the ultimate ethical dilemma. We delve into a hypothetical choice: sacrificing the universe to save the one you love, or sacrificing your loved one to save the universe. We'll weigh the consequences of each action, considering the immense suffering and loss that would result from the universe's destruction versus the profound, personal grief of losing one individual.

Welcome to the only awards segment where the audience is the star and the trophies are a total surprise! We invite listeners to submit their best "award-winning" speeches. The catch? They have no idea what they've won. Our team listens to your heartfelt thanks and hilarious acceptance speeches, then reveal the absurdly funny award you've actually received. 

Welcome to the only awards segment where the audience is the star and the trophies are a total surprise! We invite listeners to submit their best "award-winning" speeches. The catch? They have no idea what they've won. Our team listens to your heartfelt thanks and hilarious acceptance speeches, then reveal the absurdly funny award you've actually received. 

In a special Women's Month challenge for "Worldwide Dial," host Zanele Potelwa steps out of the studio to approach a stranger. Her mission: to offer him a surprise voucher and get his thoughts on the importance of the month.

Welcome to the only awards segment where the audience is the star and the trophies are a total surprise!

Witness the next generation of spelling - superstars in action! Our kids’ spelling bee is packed with suspense, as young wordsmiths face off in a battle of with and knowledge.

A.I. is changing the world, and the workplace is no exception. We discuss if your job is on the chopping block, and what you can do about it.

A.I. is changing the world, and the workplace is no exception. We discuss if your job is on the chopping block, and what you can do about it.

A.I. is changing the world, and the workplace is no exception. We discuss if your job is on the chopping block, and what you can do about it.

We're picking a 5FM Redbull Half Court team and we need to convince our on-air personalities to join. Will the squad be ready for the friendly match?

A fascinating dive into friendship in adulthood. We explore Zanele's claim of having 25 close friends, and discuss if quality or quantity matters more as we get older. We question how many true friends are enough to feel fulfilled.

Think fast, talk faster! Contestants face off in a high-speed word game, where they're given a random letter and 30 seconds to unleash a flurry of words starting with it. It's a battle of vocabulary, and quick thinking!

Jude chats with rugby legends Siya Kolisi and Damian Willemse about the Red Bull Half Court basketball competition. They discuss the unique challenge of a different sport and the importance of teamwork and quick thinking on and off the field.

Celebrating 25 years of Takalane Sesame, we sit down with beloved Muppets Zikwe and Kami, along with the crew. We chat about their lives, experiences, and the magic behind South Africa's favorite children's show.

Ever been caught off-guard? We dive into those unexpected moments—what happened, how it felt, and the creative ways we navigated the pressure.

Witness the next generation of spelling - superstars in action! Our kids’ spelling bee is packed with suspense, as young wordsmiths face off in a battle of with and knowledge.