5 Mid Mornings

Sending a voice note that is longer than 60 seconds is fundamentally selfish. You are essentially giving your friend "homework"—forcing them to stop what they are doing and listen to you talk for three minutes when you could have just typed a three-sentence summary. Is it a more personal way to connect, or is it just lazy communication that disrespects your time?

What is the one small daily habit or "treat" you refuse to give up, no matter how expensive it might get? (Is it the morning coffee, the specific brand of bread, or that Friday afternoon chocolate?)

What did you do when you were bored as a kid? What did you do to keep yourself entertained as a kid?

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

Unpops: If you buy me something I don't like, you can’t be offended if I give it away or sell it.

What is a meme or a trending sound that you quote more than you should - what is stuck in your head?

GRIP CEO Tarryn Lokotsch brings an important conversation about dignifying survivors and avoiding re-traumatizing them when they seek help. Police care rooms and court support services are at the centre of the conversation as we also get a picture of the effects of NPO funding structure changes in 2025 on the organisation.

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

UNPOPS: Parents absolutely have a favourite kid

What kind of people do you naturally click with?

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

In a conversation about creating safe spaces for the differently-abled, Social Auxiliary Worker Diana Mthini for the Sunshine Centre Association joins us on YB5. We get insight into the organisation's Early Intervention Projects, therapy & psycho-social support services as well as governments efforts in uplifting the differently-abled community

What jobs should come with a warning label? (Wait staff - You will deal with rude people / DJ - people will be aggressive if you don't play their songs)

If someone says “no offense” - they already know that what they’re about to say is rude

What terrified you as a kid that isn't scary now?

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line

In a crucial episode about GBV Helplines, Rahab Nthabiseng Kgabo from the Community Development Unity and Helpline and LifeLine tells us about their impact in survivors’ lives. We also learn about what it takes to become a volunteer at LifeLine and what the organisation would like to see the government doing more of in the fight against GBV.

Programmes Director at Save The Children South Africa, Megan Briedé brings a candid conversation about poverty and hunger in the country. The organisation is dedicated to protecting children through the Child Protection Programme and committed to learning efforts at ECDs.