5 Mid Mornings

A man in the UK recently went viral after his coworkers realized he has eaten the exact same thing for lunch, a plain ham sandwich, an apple, and a small bag of chips... every single work day for 30 years. When asked why, he simply said, "It’s one less decision I have to make." While some called it a "superpower" for saving time and money, others found it absolutely "criminal" to live a life...

Splitting the bill evenly when one person had three cocktails and a steak, and the other had water and a side salad, is a form of "social robbery." The phrase "let's just split it" is almost always used by the person who spent the most money to avoid paying their fair share. Is it about the "vibe" and the friendship, or is it about basic fairness and not being taken for a ride?

A social psychology study released this month identified a new phenomenon called "Friendship Debt." It’s the paralyzing guilt we feel when we haven't replied to a friend's message for so long that it feels "too late" to reply now. The study found the average person has at least three "dead" conversations on WhatsApp with people they actually like, but are too embarrassed to restart. Who is t...

Speaking to the Founder of Epic Foundation, Alta McMaster is a survivor herself, and she brings us into the world of the organisation. We learn about the Comfort Care Project and how it brings dignity to survivors. Alta also shares information about how people can become volunteers at Epic Foundation.

A new global study on the "Cost of Friendship" found that in 2026, the average person now spends roughly 20% of their monthly salary just to attend a single wedding. Between the "perfect" outfit for the photos, the gift, and the travel, being a bridesmaid or groomsman has become a "financial hurdle." The study found that 1 in 4 people have actually turned down an invitation to a close friend's wed...

Ordering something boring at a nice restaurant is an absolute waste of a menu. If you’re going to pay restaurant prices, ordering the one thing you can make at home, or is super basic, is actually a "crime." Is it a reliable "safe bet," or is it an indicator of being a boring person?

A 2026 survey on "Domestic Competency" found that over 60% of adults over the age of 30 still don't know how to perform "basic" life tasks without Googling them every single time. The top culprits? Knowing how to properly fold a fitted sheet, how to check the oil in a car, or how long to boil a "medium" egg. It turns out, most of us are just pretending to be adults and hoping nobody notices. What...

If you are over the age of 25, the concept of a "Birthday Month" (or even a "Birthday Week") needs to end. You get one day, one dinner or one party, and that’s it. Adults who expect people to clear their calendars for multiple "birthday-themed" events across a month are being immature.

In this episode, CANSA Marketing and Social Media Coordinator, Melissa Zaayman explains how the average South African can access CANSA's screening services, available countrywide. We also get a glimpse of the difference between CANSA Care Homes and CANSA TLC Accommodations.

A 2026 report on global streaming habits found that despite thousands of new shows being released last year, the average person spent one-third of their viewing time rewatching shows they have already seen (think Friends, The Office, or Grey's Anatomy). Psychologists say we aren't being "lazy"... we're "self-soothing." In an unpredictable world, our brains crave a story where we already know the e...

Sending a voice note that is longer than 60 seconds is fundamentally selfish. You are essentially giving your friend "homework"—forcing them to stop what they are doing and listen to you talk for three minutes when you could have just typed a three-sentence summary. Is it a more personal way to connect, or is it just lazy communication that disrespects your time?

What is the one small daily habit or "treat" you refuse to give up, no matter how expensive it might get? (Is it the morning coffee, the specific brand of bread, or that Friday afternoon chocolate?)

What did you do when you were bored as a kid? What did you do to keep yourself entertained as a kid?

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

Unpops: If you buy me something I don't like, you can’t be offended if I give it away or sell it.

What is a meme or a trending sound that you quote more than you should - what is stuck in your head?

GRIP CEO Tarryn Lokotsch brings an important conversation about dignifying survivors and avoiding re-traumatizing them when they seek help. Police care rooms and court support services are at the centre of the conversation as we also get a picture of the effects of NPO funding structure changes in 2025 on the organisation.

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

UNPOPS: Parents absolutely have a favourite kid

What kind of people do you naturally click with?

Each member of the 5 Mid morning team says a statement at the beginning of the feature. One of the three statements read is either true or a “bluff”. The listener then is tasked with identifying who is telling the truth and who is bluffing. This is done through the 5FM whatsapp line.

In a conversation about creating safe spaces for the differently-abled, Social Auxiliary Worker Diana Mthini for the Sunshine Centre Association joins us on YB5. We get insight into the organisation's Early Intervention Projects, therapy & psycho-social support services as well as governments efforts in uplifting the differently-abled community

What jobs should come with a warning label? (Wait staff - You will deal with rude people / DJ - people will be aggressive if you don't play their songs)

If someone says “no offense” - they already know that what they’re about to say is rude