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Established in 2022, the Top 16Youth-Owned Brands Awards (YOBA) are a platform that celebrates and recognises youth excellence. This spectacular initiative aims to support youth-owned brands and makes sure that their economic contribution is seen. These awards acknowledge that these youth owned brands are contributing to job creation and economic development in South Africa.

The 5 Breakfast team battle it out in a quiz to see who remembers what happened this week. 

From lecture halls to late-night stages, this sonic alchemist blends rhythm with rea- son. With a mind tuned to business and a heart rooted in home soil, he’s orchestrated moments that made the world dance, even when the beat was unpredictable. Who is this maestro of moves and meaning?

He’s jumped on couches, dangled from cliffs, and outrun explosions for breakfast. Never ages, rarely blinks, and always gets the job done, even when it’s impossible. Who is this ageless wonder with a need for speed and a thing for high places? Hints: “Mission: Impossible,” “Top Gun,” the Oprah couch moment

Got the horns, the heat, and the energy to blow us away? 5 Breakfast is turning up the volume with the Brass Roots Competition, and they’re on the lookout for Mzansi’s boldest, brassiest bands!   Whether you’re a school squad or a community crew, now’s your moment to shine. All you need to do is fill out the entry form HERE and drop a 90-second video of your band cover...

So... what’s “crashing out”?

Have you ever totally crashed out? What triggered it, and how did you bounce back?

Thabo chats to Menstruation and Period Poverty Activist and Educator Candice Chirwa.

The SA Navy Band has a proud history dating back to 1954. CDR Madikizela (Director of Music) shares the history of the band and advice to young musicians who might aspire to one day be part of an institution like the SA Navy Band.

Singer Janie Bay shares her favourite Afrikaans word.   This feature celebrates the Afrikaans language by sharing words that lack direct English translations. It appeals to Afrikaans speakers while also educating a broader audience about the richness of the language.

According to MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi and Vodacom SA CEO Sitholizwe Mdlalose, it’s all about how networks are built. Think of the mobile network like a limited-size venue. If everyone buys “unlimited entry” tickets and tries to use them forever, the place will collapse. Networks manage this by setting expiry dates on your data, so they don’t overbook and crash the w...

Xoli Zondo shares her experience of her time on holiday and watching the Proteas at Lord's Cricket Ground.

From free kicks that bent time to colognes that bend the rules, this global gent turned goalposts into golden gates. Once known for boots and bends, now known for legacy and lace-ups. Who is this pitch-perfect knight with a knack for reinvention? Hints: Known for iconic free kicks, post-sport fashion empire, knighthood

"By day, he’s just another royal with a laid-back drawl and perfect posture. But give him a moment, a moonlit sky, and a certain artifact, and suddenly, he’s the most powerful man in the realm. Who is this secret storm with biceps and a battle cry?" Hints: Prince Adam, transformation sequence, iconic catchphrase

What’s going on with the ground beneath us? According to a new study using 20+ years of satellite data, parts of South Africa are literally rising, about 6 millimetres between 2012 and 2020. And no, it’s not tectonic plates or some ancient volcano flexing under our feet. Scientists from the University of Bonn say it’s because of drought and water loss. When we...

AMPD Studios isn’t just a studio, it’s a launchpad. Tucked in the heart of Newtown, Johannesburg, AMPD Studios has been a game-changer for South Africa’s creative youth. Designed with a bold vision to democratise the entertainment industry, it’s a cutting-edge space where aspiring musicians, podcasters, content creators, and creative entrepreneurs could ...

Nick Hamman is looking for stories of the coldest breakup in South Africa.

Presented by Thabo Baloyi, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

He started in student halls demanding accountability, then walked straight into the national spotlight, debating arts funding one minute, and clashing with party bosses the next. Now he’s changed colours without changing course. Who is this youthful parliamentarian at the centre of a major political shift?

She’s only 21, but Abigail Larsen is already reshaping how young people connect with causes that matter. She chats to Marli about her love for volunteering and why volunteering is so close to her heart. She also opens up her fears, doubts, and moments of burnout behind the creation of Thallo - a new platform aiming to make volunteering opportunities more accessible to the wider public who wa...

Alright, let’s talk about it. It’s Youth Day in South Africa, a day meant to honour the courage of young people who risked everything in 1976. But fast forward to 2025... and honestly? The vibe is off.  We’ve just heard the president announce this big thing called the National Dialogue. It’s meant to be a moment where South Africans come together and decide how to fix...