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A few weeks ago Marli shared a story about a man named Sello who's do 'Option' got run over by a vehicle, and because they were situated in a quite remote area, Sello wasn't sure if he would be able to get 'Option' somewhere quickly enough where Option's life would be saved. He ended up walking 15 km to the Virginia SPCA with the wounded dog.  Recently there's been a few updates regarding the...

Since Last year we’ve been doing a Christmas Drama right around this time of year. And this year is no different. The only difference this year will be that we’re not going to play character, we’ll be playing ourselves. Because this year’s radio drama will be all about getting Marli and Thabo into the Christmas Spirit.

A look at what happened on this day in history. 

Who keeps the legend alive without ever flying, feeds the myth without ever being seen, and proves that every great miracle is backed by unpaid logistics, emotional labour, and someone remembering where everything is?

A look at what happened on this day in history. 

Who turned the front-facing camera into a confessional booth, where comedy dressed as chaos slowly revealed ambition, strategy, and a masterclass in surviving visibility in a country that loves you loudly and criticises you even louder?

From headline-making moments to stories that had everyone talking, Thabo runs through the biggest news events of the year in this fast-paced feature. A quick recap of the moments that shaped the year, sparked conversations, and dominated the timeline.

It’s December, but the Christmas spirit is nowhere to be found. Thabo and Marli admit they’re just not feeling festive this year,  no decorations up, no solid plans for Christmas Day, and zero holiday hype. A real, relatable chat for anyone else quietly skipping the tinsel this season. 🎄

Is Nick Hamman's Christmas Tree a Branch?

Born where industry once roared and factories ruled the skyline, he rose as a prodigy with shoulders built for pressure. Across decades, uniforms, and expectations, he became less a man than a moving standard measured not by seasons, but by eras.

This week on Money Mondays, Xoli Zondo and Thuli Magubane break down financial scams, explaining how they work, the latest tricks scammers are using, and the red flags everyone should know. With insights from our Money Babies and practical advice for everyday life, this episode is all about protecting your money and staying one step ahead of fraudsters.

This week on Marli’s Monday Motivation, Marli speaks to Musa Dzukutu, a resilient entrepreneur and beadwork artist who turned unimaginable loss into a life of meaning. After a life-altering spinal injury left him paralysed, Musa rebuilt his future through creativity, faith, and an unshakable belief in himself. His story is a powerful reminder that your circumstances do not define your potent...

The 5 Breakfast team battles it out in a game to see who remembers what happened on the show this week.

He’s the only superstar who can really ‘break the ice,’ but give him one warm welcome and the guy literally can’t hold himself together. Who is this celebrity?