5 Mid Mornings

you hired a DJ for your wedding, but the DJ arrived with friends in tow. Is it completely harmless, or is bringing uninvited guests to someone else's big day crossing a line? 

What are the annoying habits of a travel buddy? Karabo is currently busy planning a family trip. For her, it’s people who just want to sleep all day, Moving painfully slowly, don’t take part in decisions about activities. What are annoying habits of a travel buddy?

With more Gen Z users swapping smartphones for flip phones, many are questioning whether constant connectivity is harming our mental wellbeing. From social media pressure and comparison culture to addictive algorithms and screen overload, could going back to basics be the key to a healthier, more balanced life?

Period poverty affects many women and girls in this country and the Founder of the MENstruation Foundation, Marius Basson, tells us more about why he founded the organisation. We also find out more about the organisation's partnership with Salesian Institute Youth Projects and the Pads, Power and Progress initiative that they're working on.

Unplugging has become the ultimate luxury. Not the luxury of owning more things, but the luxury of owning your own time, your own attention and your own peace of mind. And we asked: What's the longest you've ever gone without your phone?

Reports say Maddox Jolie-Pitt is looking to officially drop "Pitt" from his surname and be legally recognised as Maddox Chivan Jolie. And it got us onto a much bigger conversation: Do you actually like your name?

When did adulting hit you in the face? That moment where you realised, “Oh… I’m the one responsible for everything now.”

Director of Childline Gauteng, Faiza Williams, joins us on YB5 for the organisation's 25th birthday to tell us all about the Family Portraits initiative that's dedicated to moulding tomorrow's adults. Child Protection efforts must continue beyond Child Protection Month and Faiza shares how communities can get involved and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

Dr Brandon Holtzhausen, a chiropractor, about how everyday habits can affect our joints, muscles and nerves. From the impact of sleep and posture to simple daily stretches and common mistakes that can strain the body, he shares practical tips to help you move and feel better every day.

“underconsumption core” a trend that's pushing back against constant online pressure to buy more. While social media often promotes the latest must-have products, more people are choosing to use what they already own, shop second-hand, and spend more intentionally. Have you ever bought something because of social media? Did it live up to the hype, or do you wish you'd saved your money?...

Today we're talking about tipping culture after Kristian from Johannesburg found himself in a tricky situation when a group of more than 10 people was served by a single waiter, leading to  disagreement over the tip.

Today, we are chatting about the Bafana Bafana dilemma. South Africa are set to depart for the World Cup today, a day later than planned due to visa issues. Some coaches and support staff are still waiting to leave. Have you ever heard anything more South African than that?  Karabo's take? “Hai shame guys”… because we’ve all been there. A travel mix-up, a missed fligh...

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have officially tied the knot! The couple reportedly got married in an intimate ceremony on Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London. And can we just take a moment for Dua Lipa’s glow-up over the years?! She slayed this wedding, reportedly wearing a skirt suit for the big day. 

It’s payday timE and Thandi from Randburg just got her first salary ! She wrote into the show saying she’s excited, but also overwhelmed. She wants to enjoy her money without blowing it all in one weekend. Listeners chimed in with advice too and we created the ultimate payday guide. 

Karabo Ntshweng reflects on how an entire culture has quietly disappeared. Growing up, asking neighbours for help was normal... a cup of sugar, a lift, someone to watch your pets. No money, no apps. Just community. Today, when people are stuck, the first thought is often e-hailing, delivery apps, or online communities instead of the neighbour next door. It raises the question: have we stopped rely...

Are you a habitual shopper or do you wear your clothes until they are worn out?

If you invited people to an event with everything already paid for, and they do not pitch - would you send them an invoice to pay you back?

In a conversation about period poverty, Fundraising Manager Jo Da Silva explains how period poverty correlates with poverty. Pads, Power and Progress is the campaign driven by the organisation, in partnership with MENstruation Foundation and we find out more about it and how it is re-dignifying girls and women.

What is your feeling on voting? Have you registered?

Different qualifications call for students to learn various skills, additionally, once the course begins, students have little to no ability to shift and change things around. In this edition of Campus Queen, Yonaka takes students into a world where they have a say and complete control over the curriculum by asking: If you could redesign your course, what would you remove or add?