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The Confederation of African Football (CAF)is set to back the idea of having a world cup every two years, the body has also launched the idea of an African super league, Jude gives all the details.

On this instalment of Africa Update  Bibi had a chat with an incredible man from Ethiopia, currently staying in the States, Beserat Debebe who's a writer, creator and founder of Etan comics. They spoke about the amazing way he's telling stories through comics and animation.

Unfortunately, gender-based violence continues to be a growing problem across the globe and particularly in South Africa, where the Covid-19 pandemic saw an increase in the number of incidents of gender-based violence. Today as we mark the beginning of 16 Days of Activism against the abuse of women and children, we invited an organisation that’s at the frontlines of this battle, POWA –...

Today on the Earliest Pub Quiz Ever, see if you've got what it takes to solve our anagram. Listen out as Nick gives a clue to help you, if you manage to figure it out, WhatsApp the team with your answer to the number 082 550 5151.

Jude chats about the extortion case surrounding France and Real Madrid player Karim Benzema that kept him out of the French national side for 5 and a half years

It’s all about finding talent on 5fm this summer. We kicked things off by finding talent on campuses across S.A here on 5 Drive and now 5FM and the December Streets are touring the country this December and we are looking for opening acts for our Unlock Your Talent Tour. Nick was joined by 5 Breakfast's Dan Corder & Tristan from December Streets for more! 

Bibi had a sit down with Keneilwe Mothoa, interior designer and fashion expert. They had a  chat about her Lifestyle brand Neimil, which she  founded with partner Lubabalo Mxalisa, and partnering with one of the biggest retailers in the world to sell their Interior range. 

Our very own Miss World, Rolene Strauss has gone from strength to strength since her reign and continues to inspire through her and she has now released a book that’s all about how women can build their confidence level.

Today on the Earliest Pub Quiz Ever, see if you've got what it takes to solve our anagram. Listen out as Nick gives a clue to help you, if you manage to figure it out, WhatsApp the team with your answer to the number 082 550 5151.

LeBron James was suspended for the first time in his basketball career after an on court altercation. Jude takes a look at other sporting codes and the suspensions in football, rugby and cricket

Jude caught up with Phetogo Siane a Protea body builder who represented SA in only his 3rd body building appearance. They chat about the level of international competition and he shared the cheat meal he had after the tournament. 

As we touched on it yesterday, there is a spike in influenza cases in S.A. The NICD has confirmed that it has recorded a steady increase in the number of influenza cases from the week starting August 23rd, with a sharp increase in the week starting November 1. The team was joined by Dr Angelique Coetzee from the South African Medical Association who explained how we can go about protecting ourselv...

Today on the Earliest Pub Quiz Ever, see if you've got what it takes to solve our anagram. Listen out as Nick gives a clue to help you, if you manage to figure it out, WhatsApp the team with your answer to the number 082 550 5151.

The 'Go Commando Campaign' has been created with the aim to raise awareness around mental and physical health issues facing men. Nick was joined by the CEO & Founder of the Men’s Foundation, Garron Gsell, to chat more on the campaign. 

Jude takes a look at who the potential replacement for Man United manager might be after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked on the weekend. 

Una Rams is undoubtedly a rising star in the South African music game. This Gen-Z’s style has been described as African Cool and he has performed and collaborated with some of the biggest stars in S.A. He is now a judge on the 5 Drive Inter-Varsity Music challenge and spoke to the team about what he'll be adding to the challenge.

Shane Eagle is back and has dropped his new single “SUN”, which will be on his upcoming album. The album is expected to be released next year so that’s something for SA to look out for. The 5 Drive caught up with the rap super star and got a bit of insight into his future plans. 

Today on the Earliest Pub Quiz Ever, see if you've got what it takes to solve our anagram. Listen out as Nick gives a clue to help you, if you manage to figure it out, WhatsApp the team with your answer to the number 082 550 5151.

Parody: Our "gurl" flu seems to be back in action, working to get back into the spotlight after months of her cousin, Cornona virus' takeover. The 5 Drive team got the exclusive to her new single & Youtube channel, announcing her comeback!

Parody: Our "gurl" flu seems to be back in action, working to get back into the spotlight after months of her cousin, Cornona virus' takeover. The 5 Drive team got the exclusive to her new single, announcing her comeback!

Wondering what to watch this weekned? Nadia Romanos has got the line-up of your "couch potatoeing" dreams!

South African writer/director, Neill Blomkamp, best known for science fiction films, 'District 9', ‘Elysium' and ‘Chappie', has delved into the horror genre. Filmed during the Covid-19 pandemic, his latest film,’Demonic' sees old-school possession meet modern technology. The film unpicks the troubled relationship between a daughter and her convict mother, after a medical tech fir...

Today on the Earliest Pub Quiz Ever, see if you've got what it takes to solve our anagram. Listen out as Nick gives a clue to help you, if you manage to figure it out, WhatsApp the team with your answer to the number 082 550 5151.

Nick had a chat with the Papa Baiden, the Project Manager of the WikiAfrica Education Program, about  the shortage of African content online and the need for more African online content creators and contributors.

Today's Africa Update is all about the Ivory Coast's 15th edition of the Afrik Fashion Show, one of the biggest fashion shows in West Africa! This year was all a our promoting local materials and I chat to Promoter of Afrik Fashion Show, Isabelle Anoh