5 Drive

We're putting your unsuspecting neighbors, friends, even strangers, to the test. We're prank calling them live, and the on-air team has to convince them to do something wild.

Jude sits down with Theo Erlangsen to dive into the world of freestyle mountain biking. From tricks and training to adrenaline-packed adventures, discover what it takes to ride at the top of the game.

Zanele takes on a fun challenge from the team: snapping a picture with a blooming cherry blossom tree while exploring Japan. Will she strike the perfect pose under the blossoms?

Join us as kids hum their favourite songs and see if the team and our listeners can guess what they’re singing. Fun, playful, and full of surprises!

Jude share insights about the FPL.

Do you care whether the attention you’re getting is positive or negative—or does it not matter as long as you’re being noticed? We unpack the idea of attention in today’s world and whether any spotlight is good spotlight.

Saw someone littering—what did you do? Stay silent, speak up, or just walk away? Let’s talk about it.

Saw someone littering—what did you do? Stay silent, speak up, or just walk away? Let’s talk about it.

Saw someone littering—what did you do? Stay silent, speak up, or just walk away? Let’s talk about it.

We start a story with a single sentence, and our listeners take it from there! Each day, one listener gets the chance to add the next sentence, continuing the tale in their own style. Genres can range from romance, comedy, thriller, drama, to horror—anything goes! By Friday, the full story is revealed, featuring contributions from our creative listeners and the Drive Team.

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.

Is there really a science behind the “Golden Window” of hair? Whether it’s for a big event or just your daily glow, timing your hair wash and styling can feel like a high-stakes experiment. If your event is on a Saturday, do you go fresh on the morning of and risk the “stiff” look, or is the elusive Day 2 bounce and shine the real secret? We explore the magic moment w...

It’s a fast-paced word challenge! Players are given a random letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, flavour, job, movie title, country, noun, and something found in nature — all starting with that same letter. The pressure is on as they try to shout out as many correct answers as possible before time runs out, and the person with the most right answers takes the win.

Big news in African football! Rulani Mokwena has been appointed Head Coach of Al Ittihad, marking a new chapter in his coaching career.  Jude breaks down the details of the appointment, shares insights on what this move means for Rulani, and discusses the potential impact on both the club and African football at large. From expectations to challenges, get an inside look at this exciting footb...

Is there really a science behind the “Golden Window” of hair? Whether it’s for a big event or just your daily glow, timing your hair wash and styling can feel like a high-stakes experiment. If your event is on a Saturday, do you go fresh on the morning of and risk the “stiff” look, or is the elusive Day 2 bounce and shine the real secret? We explore the magic moment w...

Kids take over the mic and hum their favourite songs but there are no lyrics, no clues… just the tune! 🎶 The 5 Drive team, together with listeners, must guess the  song title and the artist before time runs out. Can you recognise the hit from just a hum? 

Kids take over the mic and hum their favourite songs but there are no lyrics, no clues… just the tune! 🎶 The 5 Drive team, together with listeners, must guess the  song title and the artist before time runs out. Can you recognise the hit from just a hum? 

Is there really a science behind the “Golden Window” of hair? Whether it’s for a big event or just your daily glow, timing your hair wash and styling can feel like a high-stakes experiment. If your event is on a Saturday, do you go fresh on the morning of and risk the “stiff” look, or is the elusive Day 2 bounce and shine the real secret? We explore the magic moment w...

If you were a brand, what would your tagline be? In this creative and fun segment, we challenge the team and listeners to introduce themselves as if they were a brand — complete with a slogan that captures their personality, vibe, and essence.

Kids take over the mic and hum their favourite songs but there are no lyrics, no clues… just the tune! 🎶 The 5 Drive team, together with listeners, must guess the  song title and the artist before time runs out. Can you recognise the hit from just a hum? 

We’ve all had that friend — the one who disappears when they’re in a romantic relationship, only to pop back into your life once things end. In this segment, we unpack the tricky dynamics of friends who drift away, the impact on trust and connection, and whether rekindling the friendship is even possible.

Zanele is headed to Japan! But this isn’t just any trip — we’re putting her on  listener-approved challenges while she’s there. From tasting strange foods to tackling cultural quirks, the team and our audience suggest the dares, and Zanele takes them on in real time.

We’ve all had that friend — the one who disappears when they’re in a romantic relationship, only to pop back into your life once things end. In this segment, we unpack the tricky dynamics of friends who drift away, the impact on trust and connection, and whether rekindling the friendship is even possible.