5 Mid Mornings

Have you ever caught yourself getting worked up over something that, in the grand scheme of things, really doesn't matter? Whether it's fighting over the TV remote, stressing about blue ticks, arguing over pineapple on pizza, or refusing to text someone first, we all have those little things we treat like they're life-or-death. What's the most unserious thing people take way to...

We often hear about burnout, but what about the guilt that comes with simply taking a break? For many people, resting doesn't feel relaxing—it feels unproductive. Whether it's spending the day on the couch, taking a nap, or choosing to do nothing for a while, there's often a little voice telling us we should be working, cleaning, studying, or ticking something off the to-...

Everyone is talking about digital careers, but what do they actually involve? In this episode, we explore the wide range of opportunities available in the digital world, from digital marketing and data analysis to UX design, cybersecurity, content creation, AI, and more, helping young people better understand the careers shaping the future.

Matthew de Roos, Head of Strategic Planning at Boston City Campus, unpacks the growing world of digital careers and the opportunities available beyond coding. The conversation explores different career paths, the skills needed to succeed, and practical advice for students, graduates, and career changers looking to build a future in the digital economy.

CEO at SA Youth At Work, Erica Kempken joins us, as we wrap up Youth Month, for a conversation about the organisation’s campaign called 1 Billion in Motion: Youth in Action. We also get a deeper understanding of the organisation’s offerings and how young people can further benefit from them.

Are we quick to block people or purely just protecting our peace?

A wife surprised her husband with front-row World Cup tickets—but the twist is, she funded the entire thing by selling her foot pics online. The husband is ecstatic about the matches, but the timeline is deeply split down the middle on how the bag was secured.   The Reality: In this economy, secure the bag by any means necessary, right? But let's be entirely honest—most gents walk...

SARB indicator suggests SA economy may be headed for slower growth   Sharp Decline: The SARB’s Composite Leading Business Cycle Indicator fell by 1.8% in April (dropping from 121.1 to 118.9), completely reversing the previous month's gains. Slower Momentum: Because this indicator tracks forward-looking economic data, the sharp decline points directly to a loss of economic momentum and s...

Today, for wellness Wednesday – we get to chat to Donovan. He is a national record holder, a powerhouse from Joburg's Pirates Running Club, and a man rewriting what is physically possible, no matter the age. Just two months ago, he shattered the South African record by running a staggering 288 kilometres in a brutal, last-man-standing endurance race. His name is Donovan Shirley, and last wee...

The internet is in an absolute chokehold right now over a viral post where someone brought actual, physical Tupperware containers out of their bag at the table to pack away a single burger meal. Half the timeline is calling it genius financial budgeting, and the other half is cringing so hard they can't look at their screens.

The digital landscape has long been dominated by rapid-fire, bite-sized content designed to satisfy short attention spans—think TikTok videos, Instagram Reels, and character-limited tweets. However, the trend is shifting. Long-form writing—ranging from deep-dive essays and serialized digital publications to independent platforms like Substack—is experiencing a major resurgence an...

We’ve had many conversations about A.I and how it is currently shaping the music world today, and how artists are using it to either create an entire song – vocals, beats and tempo - or for one or the other, and recently an AI-assisted singer and songwriter recently faced intense social media backlash following their first-ever live performance at a debut album&nbsp...

A woman was arrested after allegedly sending her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend a laminated, 32-page dossier detailing everything she believed he would eventually do in the relationship. Complete with timelines, warning systems, flowcharts, and even witness statements, the document quickly went viral online. In this episode, we unpack the bizarre story and ask: if your partner’s ex mail...

Community Collaborations Programme Manager, Ezekiel Monare, joins us to share a message to Mzansi this Youth Month - helping us remember the impact of the youth of '76 and how th empowerment of today's youth secures our future. We also get an overview of the programmes offered at Ikamva Youth and how to access them.

Driven by data from Euromonitor International, the article highlights a notable shift in global consumer behaviour as growing awareness of sleep health and personal caffeine sensitivity changes lifestyle habits. Rather than giving up coffee or energy drinks entirely, individuals are becoming much more intentional about the timing of their consumption. This shift is manifes...

A proposal being discussed in Russia suggests switching off electricity and internet access at night to encourage people to spend less time online and more time connecting offline, with the aim of addressing declining birth rates. The idea has sparked debate, with critics arguing that economic pressures, housing costs, and financial uncertainty play a far bigger role in family planning than late-n...

Chrissy Teigen shared a deeply personal photo on Instagram Stories from her father’s funeral, showing herself, John Legend, and her daughter Luna sitting on the floor in front of his flower-covered casket. The internet did what it always does: tore her apart, calling it "narcissistic", "disturbing" and accusing her of exploiting her own father's death for social media eng...