5 Drive

5FM is teaming up with the Balwin Run Series again for 2026! This year, you could win a fully furnished apartment worth ONE MILLION RAND! Run, walk, or jog your way to becoming a homeowner while enjoying the energy live with 5FM’s Big Chief Tshepi and Nick Archibald at every race. 

If you were searching for a partner today, would you trust a resume more than a dating profile?  In this segment, we explore the idea of using LinkedIn to find your “happily ever after” — could professional achievements really predict romantic chemistry?

We are searching for the best running club in South Africa, it could be you and your club!

Hotel Room Service: Luxury or Laziness?  When you check into a hotel, are you out exploring local restaurants and hidden gems — or are you ordering burgers at 10PM in your robe without a care in the world? In this episode, we unpack travel habits, comfort culture, and whether room service is indulgent bliss or pure laziness.

We’re on the hunt for the best running club in South Africa!  Is it your crew bringing the vibes, the discipline, and the medals? From early-morning miles to race-day domination, we want to hear why your team deserves the title. Rally your squad and tell us why your running club is the ultimate one to beat!

Did Nick make it to the finish line?

The sale agreement involving Moroka Swallows has sparked major conversation in local football circles. Jude breaks down all the key details, what led to this development, and what it means for the club, the players, and supporters going forward. If you want clarity on the facts and the bigger picture, this is the episode to catch.

For this month’s Worldwide Dial, our presenters take on the ultimate live challenge — calling complete strangers to have a conversation about love. The twist? The winner is the presenter who can keep their caller on the line the longest. Expect awkward moments, unexpected connections, and plenty of laughs as love goes global on air!

Have you ever realised that some of your comforts or privileges aren’t shared by a close friend? In this segment, we unpack the delicate balance between celebrating your own wins and being sensitive to someone else’s reality. Do you speak freely about your life, or hold back to protect their feelings? Join us for an honest conversation about privilege, friendship, and emotional awarene...

Hotel Room Service: Luxury or Laziness?  When you check into a hotel, are you out exploring local restaurants and hidden gems — or are you ordering burgers at 10PM in your robe without a care in the world? In this episode, we unpack travel habits, comfort culture, and whether room service is indulgent bliss or pure laziness.

Have you ever realised that some of your comforts or privileges aren’t shared by a close friend? In this segment, we unpack the delicate balance between celebrating your own wins and being sensitive to someone else’s reality. Do you speak freely about your life, or hold back to protect their feelings? Listen for an honest conversation about privilege, friendship, and emotional awarenes...

Have you ever realised that some of your comforts or privileges aren’t shared by a close friend? In this segment, we unpack the delicate balance between celebrating your own wins and being sensitive to someone else’s reality. Do you speak freely about your life, or hold back to protect their feelings? Listen for an honest conversation about privilege, friendship, and emotional awarenes...

Hotel Room Service: Luxury or Laziness?  When you check into a hotel, are you out exploring local restaurants and hidden gems — or are you ordering burgers at 10PM in your robe without a care in the world? In this episode, we unpack travel habits, comfort culture, and whether room service is indulgent bliss or pure laziness.

Witness the next generation of humming stars! Young talents take the mic, humming songs for our team and listeners to guess. Can you figure out which tune they’re humming before we do? 

Kailey Patrick takes centre stage on this week’s Story Telling Relay! From unexpected twists to dramatic turns, she leads the charge as the team builds the story live on air.

Want to join the 5 Drive Running Club? Check out our social media pages and visit our website to complete the entry form with your running club. We’re on the hunt for the coolest running club in South Africa — and if you think your crew has what it takes, feel free to enter and show us why you stand out from the rest!

For World Radio Day, 5 Drive went global with a special simulcast linking up with five stations across five countries to celebrate the power of radio in communities worldwide. We also unpacked AI innovations and their growing role in entertainment. Joining the celebration were KIIS FM (Australia), Joy FM (Ghana), Zi FM Stereo (Zimbabwe), Sky FM(Zambia), and Hot 96 (Kenya). The cross-pollination re...

For World Radio Day, 5 Drive went global with a special simulcast linking up with five stations across five countries to celebrate the power of radio in communities worldwide. We also unpacked AI innovations and their growing role in entertainment. Joining the celebration were KIIS FM (Australia), Joy FM (Ghana), Zi FM Stereo (Zimbabwe), Sky FM(Zambia), and Hot 96 (Kenya). The cross-pollination re...

For World Radio Day, 5 Drive went global with a special simulcast linking up with five stations across five countries to celebrate the power of radio in communities worldwide. We also unpacked AI innovations and their growing role in entertainment. Joining the celebration were KIIS FM (Australia), Joy FM (Ghana), Zi FM Stereo (Zimbabwe), Sky FM(Zambia), and Hot 96 (Kenya). The cross-pollination re...

For World Radio Day, 5 Drive went global with a special simulcast linking up with five stations across five countries to celebrate the power of radio in communities worldwide. We also unpacked AI innovations and their growing role in entertainment. Joining the celebration were KIIS FM (Australia), Joy FM (Ghana), Zi FM Stereo (Zimbabwe), Sky FM(Zambia), and Hot 96 (Kenya). The cross-pollination re...

Zanele “accidentally” sent a risky text to the 5FM work group — or was it a setup? 👀 In this segment, we unpack the chaos as the team reacts and see which colleague stepped up to warn her about the “mistake.” Who had her back… and who stayed suspiciously quiet?

For World Radio Day, 5 Drive went global with a special simulcast linking up with five stations across five countries to celebrate the power of radio in communities worldwide. We also unpacked AI innovations and their growing role in entertainment. Joining the celebration were KIIS FM (Australia), Joy FM (Ghana), Zi FM Stereo (Zimbabwe), Sky FM(Zambia), and Hot 96 (Kenya). The cross-pollination re...

Zanele “accidentally” sent a risky text to the 5FM work group — or was it a setup? 👀 In this episode, we unpack the chaos as the team reacts and see which colleague stepped up to warn her about the “mistake.” Who had her back… and who stayed suspiciously quiet?

Is it soccer or is it football? In this segment, Jude weighs in on the global debate over what the beautiful game should really be called.