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BUZZWORD: TAIL Each day a buzzword is announced, and 5 questions are asked to a listener, all of which will contain the buzzword.

This week, we’re continuing the series: “What They Don’t Want You To Know About Money.” And today, we’re going into the shops. The malls. The online carts. The “add to basket” danger zone. We’re talking about retailers. What exactly is a retailer? How do they make money? And what are the little tricks, layouts, specials, loyalty p...

This Youth Month on Monday Motivation, we’re shining a light on young South Afri- cans who are not waiting for opportunity to arrive gift-wrapped at the door. Because in a country where youth unemployment is one of our biggest challenges, the question becomes: what happens when young people are taught to stop only looking for jobs, and start learning how to create solutions? Marli spoke to L...

Ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, young South Africans are showing up in numbers. The IEC says more than 330,000 people had registered by midday on Saturday during voter registration weekend, and early signs pointed to young people making up the majority of applicants.

“He came up selling small things before he learned to control very large ones. Part township cashier, part silent auditor, he now balances chaos with a face so calm it almost looks expensive. Then one old yellow receipt nearly made him the country’s favourite suspect.”

A listener casually mentioned that she goes to Polokwane 20 to 30 times a week, sending some people into full detective mode trying to figure out the logistics. But regular 5 Breakfast listeners knew there was more to the story. In this episode, we unpack the confusion, the reactions online, and why on 5 Breakfast, Polokwane isn’t always just a place on the map.

The 5 Breakfast team battles it out in a game to see who remembers what happened this week.

Most of us know the frustration of spam calls, robocalls, cold calls, and the anxiety of seeing an unknown number on our phones. In this edition of  Nick Goes Inside , we explore the world of direct marketing with two industry insiders who have worked across call centres, software, data management, compliance, and sales. Before diving into the tactics and mechanics behind these calls, we star...

She could be mistaken for a stern academy principal, a daytime therapist with perfect lighting, or the woman most likely to ruin your self-esteem with one look. Instead, she built a kingdom where beauty became curriculum, panic became entertainment, and ambition had to pose through the pain. Who is this glamorous headmistress of televised pressure?

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AFTER A LITTLE BIT OF A WOBBLE AND THEN WE SAW A RECOVERY LAST WEEK, WE CATCH UP WITH NICK ABOUT HOW HIS WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY IS GOING...

He looks like a nursery-rhyme extra, sounds like a street-corner suspect, and survives like a war veteran in a children’s kingdom. Tiny, breakable-looking, and wildly uncooperative, he keeps ending up in royal messes far above his pay grade. Who is this miniature rebel whose main talent is refusing to crumble under pressure?

Think you're saying it right? Think again. From place names and everyday expressions to well-known South African words, pronunciation mistakes are more common than many people realise. Today 5 Breakfast explores words that are often said incorrectly.

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday working life, but what does that look like in practice? Nick is looking for stories from people using AI in their jobs, whether to save time, improve productivity, spark creativity, or tackle complex challenges.

Each day a buzzword is announced, and 5 questions are asked to a listener, all of which will contain the buzzword. BUZZWORD: | FREE

What happens when you ask AI to describe famous movies… but it has absolutely no vibe, no drama, no emotional intelligence, and possibly has never been hugged?

HEADLINE: [BLANK] LEADS NEIGHBOURHOOD ON HIGH-SPEED CHASE   Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

She came from Chicago discipline, climbed through elite halls, then entered the world’s most photographed residence without ever shrinking. Part lawyer, part cultural compass, she made grace look muscular and public service look personal. Who is this memoir-making matriarch who turned poise into power?

At just 18 years old, Naledi Setzin has already achieved what many aspire to do in a lifetime - publishing two books while still in matric. As part of Youth Month, Marli van Eeden chats to  his inspiring young author about finding her voice through writing, overcoming challenges, and why young people have the power to create meaningful change in their communities and beyond.

Each day a buzzword is announced, and 5 questions are asked to a listener, all of which will contain the buzzword. BUZZWORD: | RANGE