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This entertaining clip from 5 Drive explored the humorous scenarios where victory happens simply by showing up—or when everyone else drops out. Fast-paced and full of witty banter, it broke down the peculiar satisfaction of becoming a winner by default.

Get ready to relive the ultimate adrenaline rush as the 5 Drive sports desk locks in the definitive countdown!

When Bafana Bafana brings pride to the nation on the global stage, they also bring home some massive paydays—like the multimillion-rand bonuses promised for their historic runs. But as soon as the celebrations wind down, a massive national debate always sparks up: should our national sports heroes actually have their hard-earned bonuses taxed by SARS (South African Revenue Service)?

When Bafana Bafana brings pride to the nation on the global stage, they also bring home some massive paydays—like the multimillion-rand bonuses promised for their historic runs. But as soon as the celebrations wind down, a massive national debate always sparks up: should our national sports heroes actually have their hard-earned bonuses taxed by SARS (South African Revenue Service)?

Having a specialized degree or a technical trade is a massive achievement—until Sunday lunch rolls around and your relatives realize they can get your professional services for the grand price of absolutely free. In this highly relatable segment, the 5 Drive team tackles the universal struggle of the "family tax." Whether you are a doctor who constantly receives WhatsApp photos of questionab...

In this powerful and community-focused segment, the 5 Drive team highlights 5FM’s massive annual partnership with Rise Against Hunger Africa for Mandela Month, rallying the 5 Nation to turn compassion into physical, life-changing action.

The legendary 5 Drive Shoot-Out has always been a high-pressure, fast-paced trivia showdown, but the chaos officially steps up a gear when the backseat drivers return. In this highly entertaining segment, the "commentators"—whether it is the opinionated host crew, previous contestants, or highly animated listeners—are officially back on the sidelines to analyze, mock, and narrate every...

When you think your family drama is bad, just remember that royal families have been airing their highly scandalous, chaotic, and incredibly expensive laundry for centuries. The 5 Drive team dives deep into the glittering, dramatic, and often utterly bizarre world of global royalty. While we tend to think of kings, queens, princes, and princesses as the epitome of poise and proper behavior, histor...

We all like to sit on the couch and judge reality TV contestants, but let’s be honest—most of us wouldn't last five minutes if the cameras started rolling. The crew breaks down the specific reality TV formats that would absolutely break them:

Why are we forced to pay extortionate prices for basic snacks when we could just bring our own, far superior food from home? In this highly passionate and deeply relatable segment, the 5 Drive team takes a stand against one of the most frustrating rules in modern society: the strict "no outside food or drink allowed" policy. Whether you are heading to the cinema, stepping into a sports stadium, bo...

Yanga shares her top stories. 

That mind-blowing moment you realize a fully grown adult has somehow gone their entire life without doing something completely basic that everyone else takes for granted.

They say power corrupts, but honestly? Most of us can’t even be trusted with the aux cord, let alone actual, unchecked authority. In this hilarious segment, the 5 Drive crew tackles a deeply relatable question: if you were handed absolute power over something even something small could you actually trust yourself to act right? The team dives into the chaotic reality of human nature, sharing...

The 5 Drive team tackles a massive "Don't Drop the Ball" (DDTB) breakdown of the newly announced, blockbuster rider transfers locked in for the 2027 MotoGP grid .

In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.

In this highly entertaining and incredibly topical segment, the 5 Drive team weighs in on the massive social media storm surrounding disbarred South African lawyer and reality TV star Peet Viljoen (husband of Real Housewives of Pretoria star Mel Viljoen).

Ready to write a story together? Welcome back to Storytelling Relay (STR) , where the 5 Drive crew sets up an intriguing premise and hands the reins over to the listeners to build an unpredictable masterpiece one line at a time.

Childhood is supposed to be the golden era of fun and games, but let’s be honest—some of those playground classics were low-key stressful, if not outright traumatic. In this highly nostalgic segment, the 5 Drive team takes a trip down memory lane to vent about the games they absolutely hated playing as kids.

In this hilarious segment, the 5 Drive crew goes full digital detective. After stumbling upon a lost memory stick, they decided to plug it in and expose its contents live on-air.

Everyone wants to make it big, but in the entertainment world, the line between an "exclusive opportunity" and a total hustle is dangerously thin.

History has officially been made on the airwaves, and the boys’ club has officially been dismantled! In this high-stakes episode, the 5 Drive team celebrates a massive milestone: crowning the first-ever female champion of the legendary 5 Drive Shoot-Out .

In this fast-paced sports edition of Don't Drop the Ball (DDTB), the 5 Drive team dives deep into the high-stakes world of international football scouting during the World Cup.