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Last Friday, we spoke to Sam and Daniel; Baby Sacha’s parents and I think anyone who heard that conversation will understand exactly why this matters. Because MandelaPalooza isn’t just another gig on the calendar. It’s not just a “pull through, there’ll be bands” kind of thing.

He built a kingdom where silence was considered suspicious, Then abandoned the public road for a private constellation, Yet his sharpest weapon was never noise, it was the question after it. He frightened rulebooks into early retirement, Made breakfast tables feel like scenes requiring parental guidance, And was eventually paid a small country’s fortune to orbit above censorsh...

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Technology leader Vukosi Sambo joins 5 Breakfast to discuss South Africa's AI future, from healthcare and local innovation to the future of work, responsible AI adoption, and why it's important for South Africa to build AI solutions that reflect local needs.

   

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

He came from Welsh steel country, carrying piano music in one hand and other people’s souls in the other. With barely a raised voice, he has played monsters, monarchs and men whose memories quietly betray them. Who is this knighted shape-shifter whose calm can feel more dangerous than shouting?

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Jesse Clegg joins us to discuss Scatterlings , a project celebrating the enduring legacy of the late Johnny Clegg, whose groundbreaking music with Juluka and Savuka helped bridge cultures and became part of South Africa's cultural identity. Jesse reflects on reimagining Great Heart , performing alongside his father's voice, and introducing these timeless songs to a new generation of South African...

Today’s mystery celebrity could be a teen dance captain, an award-winning narrator or the youngest executive in a family dynasty. Strangely, every disguise fits: she has moved from accidental chart history to deliberate command of stages, screens and even piano keys. Her childhood has less resembled growing up than a carefully expanding franchise.”

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Nick Hamman quizzes Thabo Baloyi on the latest episodes of 5FM's podcasts, including Champions Blueprint and Pap & Politics . What starts as a discussion about Money Mondays quickly turns into a humorous moment as Thabo tries to recall recent interviews and podcast highlights.

5FM is once again partnering with Rise Against Hunger Africa for a special Mandela Day meal-packing event at the Sandton Convention Centre. Listeners are invited to register via the 5FM website, choose a timeslot, and spend 67 minutes helping package thousands of meals for communities in need, while 5 Mid Mornings, 5 Lunch and 5 Drive broadcast live from the event.

Nick Hamman asks listeners to share stories about the interests, hobbies, or personality traits they were teased for at school but chose to pursue anyway. From creative arts to broadcasting and entrepreneurship, the conversation celebrates embracing what makes you different.

The head coach or team captain of Team South Africa joins us ahead of the 2026 NFL Flag Africa Continental Championship in Kenya. We discuss the team's preparation, the growth of flag football in South Africa, and what representing the country on the continental stage means to the players.

Sibusiso Kotelo joins Nick Hamman to discuss his role as the iconic warrior who leads the pre-match atmosphere before Springboks Tests. He reflects on the pride and responsibility of representing South African culture, the viral hamstring injury he suffered while performing at Ellis Park, and the mindset that kept him going despite the pain.

Mr and Mrs Bass share the story of their son Sacha, who was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition Niemann-Pick Type A. To support the family's awareness and fundraising efforts, Nick Hamman announces that this year's Mandela Palooza will be dedicated to the cause, with South African artists coming together for a special Mandela Day concert.

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when someone famous gets into serious legal trouble, should the internet help pay their lawyers... or should the internet say, “Respectfully, my banking app is closed”? Because that’s the drama around Peet Viljoen, husband of reality TV personality and businesswoman Mel Viljoen. A crowdfunding campaign was launched to raise R400,000 for his legal fees. Then BackaBuddy c...

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Kgosiotsile Nkoane - content creator, podcaster, TV personality, and part of the Mzansi’s Greatest Family crew, he co-hosts Daddy’s Class with his dad, radio veteran Tazman Nkoane, and now he’s stepping into a fresh SABC1 reality series called Beats For My Peeps.

He came from the concrete edges of a capital and learned to outrun prophecy before most boys learn patience. Part sprinter, part executioner, part heir apparent to every bright stage he enters. Who is this blur in human form who makes defenders look like delayed luggage?