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Nick is at Wynberg Boys High School this morning. Assembly is packed. Learners think it’s a normal “5FM is filming extra War Cry content” visit.

Xoli chats to Zwide triplets, 15-year-old footballers from Soweto. They play for New Hope.

Who is the shape-shifter of silver screens, a man who wore masks so convincingly even truth had to step aside? He rode like an outlaw, flew like a rival ace, and spoke poetry like it was a second language; until silence itself became part of his legend.

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Alright South Africa, it’s time. The 2026 5FM War Cry Championship has been the loudest thing in the country that isn’t a taxi hooter at 06:45. We’ve seen precision. We’ve seen chaos. We’ve seen war cries that belong in stadiums... and some that belong in actual cinemas. Now we’re doing what needs to be done. We’re announcing the winners.

What happened this day in history.

Who is the high priestess of reinvention, a woman who turned scandal into scripture and stages into confessionals? She moves like a monarch without a country, speaks like a rebel fluent in controversy, and dresses like every era belongs to her first.

Who is the calm within the cringe, a healer who walks straight into what others scroll past, turning discomfort into relief one careful touch at a time? She moves like a surgeon of surfaces, speaks like reassurance in human form, and built a following out of what most people refuse to look at twice.

Mzansi... we’re officially in the final stretch where school spirit stops being a vibe and becomes a headline. The Girls Schools category has been pure power and precision - loud, clean, fearless - and now only three remain. Today we announce the TOP 3 of each category.

Should you be allowed to sleep on a place that once existed to break people?

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

HEADLINE: [BLANK] more to lower your risk of cancer. 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

Mzansi... we’re officially at the “no turning back” part of the War Cry Championships. The kind of moment where school pride stops being a vibe and becomes a full-blown national event.

Who is the keeper of keys that open nothing you can see, a figure who crowns no king yet speaks in crowns and kingdoms? He wears white like a verdict, moves like history is watching, and answers to a name chosen more than given.

What happened on this day in history?

Who is the city’s strategist, a man who trades chalkboards for council chambers, turning policy into pavement and plans into places people recognise? He sounds like a consultant mid-pitch, moves like a mayor mid-crisis, and carries a coastline like it’s part of his job description.

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

DR LUPHIWO MDUZANA This segment, led by Marli, highlights inspirational South African stories. It aims to uplift the audience by showcasing tales of resilience, success, and positive impact, creating an inspiring start to the week.