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The road to the 2026 World Cup just got real! In this edition of Don't Drop the Ball , the 5 Drive crew breaks down the highly anticipated Bafana Bafana squad announcement.

Raising a multilingual child sounds great on paper, but the reality is usually pure chaos. In this segment, the  5 Drive team unpacks the struggle of growing up with parents who desperately tried to teach them other languages.

From TikTok trend to a national anthem! The 5 Drive crew hangs out with Luzanne Fouché, the creator of the viral "Kyk wat doen ’n blazer" phenomenon that has the entire country hooked. Z

The internet did its thing, and the mystery is officially solved! After launching a nationwide digital manhunt for a romantic mystery couple, the 5 Drive team has finally tracked them down. Zanele, Nick, and the crew connect with South Africa's favorite viral duo to find out who they are, the story behind the hype, and how it feels to have the entire 5FM family playing detective.

They’re liking posts from three years ago, leaving comments in ALL CAPS, and misusing trending audio. The 5 Drive team is unpacking the ultimate digital hazard: parents on social media. Zanele, Nick, and the crew debate whether parents online are a wholesome addition to our feeds or an absolute, inescapable vibe killer.

It's Tuesday Traffic Challenge with Nick!

Running the Mother City! The 5 Drive team dives into the sweat, spirit, and spectacle of the Cape Town Marathon on DDTB .

The 5 Drive team is opening up the floor to one of the biggest relationship gambles out there: getting matching ink with your partner. From cute, subtle symbols to bold names permanently stamped on skin, things get wild when listeners call in with their funniest, sweetest, and most regretful couple's tattoo stories.

We are testing SA’s geography skills in 'Can you guess the African country described?' Play along with the callers and see how many clues it takes for you to guess the right nation.

From localized outages to broader continental shortages, our relationship with water has hit a critical tipping point. The crew links up with Channel Africa to look past the policy talk and unpack the real, everyday reality of water preservation.

In this edition of Don't Drop the Ball (DDTB) , the 5 Drive team takes on the impossible task of ranking the top 5 most iconic, unforgettable sporting moments in history.

Hollywood royalty finds a deep, spiritual home in Mzansi. The 5 Drive team discusses global superstar Gabrielle Union’s incredibly moving journey to South Africa, where she laid her late father’s ashes to rest. The crew unpacks the deep emotional significance behind her choice, the beauty of ancestral connection, and why our beautiful country continues to hold a profound place in her h...

In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.

Amapiano prodigy and chart-topping star Zee Nxumalo joins the 5 Drive team for a powerful, eye-opening chat about manifestation and grabbing your dreams while you’re still alive to witness them. Fresh off her massive streaming milestones, Zee drops gems on her meteoric rise, staying grounded, and why being a little "delusional" about your goals is the ultimate superpower.

The 5Drive League drama unfolds on DDTB ! The team reviews the latest round of matches, responds to fiery listener feedback, and reacts to the shifting leaderboard.

We all have that one irreplaceable person in our circle who just gets things done. 🔌✨ Whether it’s the friend who always scores the VVIP event tickets, the colleague who fixes every IT crisis, or the family member who knows the absolute best spot for late-night street food—they are the ultimate "plug." In this segment, the 5 Drive team celebrates the people who make life smoother, ch...

Zee Nxumalo joins the 5 Drive team for a powerful, eye-opening chat about manifestation and grabbing your dreams while you’re still alive to witness them. Fresh off her massive streaming milestones, Zee drops gems on her meteoric rise, staying grounded, and why being a little "delusional" about your goals is the ultimate superpower.

The 5 Drive team rallies around Mzansi's favorite first lady of rugby as she navigates a massive season of personal transition.

The awkward cheek graze, the accidental lip-lock, or the air-kiss that missed entirely—why are we still kissing as a greeting? The 5 Drive team unpacks the ultimate social minefield and debates why it’s time to officially retire the kiss hello in favor of personal space.

A simple "hello" hits completely differently depending on where it comes from. The 5 Drive team dives into the ultimate auditory attraction: accents! From the smooth, melodic rolls of the French to the sharp charm of the British, the crew breaks down the accents that instantly turn heads, melt hearts, and leave us completely weak at the knees.

From South Africa straight to the pitch with the GOAT! The 5 Drive team catches up with football talent Mbekezeli Mbokazi for this edition of DDTB .

When South African energy meets Kenyan hosting royalty, a language lesson turns into pure radio chaos. The team gets a crash course in Swahili live on air, and let’s just say some accents are easier to pick up than others.

In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.

The team takes a nostalgic, hilarious trip down memory lane to look back at the world the last time Arsenal won the league. How old were you? What were you wearing? And what technology didn't even exist yet?

When Nasty C and Tellaman team up, magic happens. 5 Drive  link up with the iconic SA music heavyweights to discuss the vision, creative process, and inspiration behind their joint album. Packed with signature 5FM energy, trendy insights, and exclusive details straight from the artists, this is a must-listen for all SA music lovers.