5 Mid Mornings

Are you a big fan of true crime documentaries? Women make up the majority of true crime audiences, with some studies suggesting they account for around 80% of listeners and viewers. Psychologists believe this is partly because true crime helps women understand danger, recognize warning signs, and learn how to navigate potentially risky situations. But it's not all about fear—many women also...

Gen Z appears to be changing the way it approaches alcohol, with more young people choosing sobriety, moderation or simply drinking less. The conversation also extends to millennials, many of whom are reassessing their relationship with drinking for reasons including health, fitness, finances, productivity and personal experiences. Is this a lasting cultural shift or just another wellness trend th...

When the bill arrives at the table, things can get awkward fast. The 5 Mid-Mornings team unpacks the different ways friendship groups handle paying when they go out, from splitting the bill equally and paying for what you ordered to taking turns covering the group. Listeners share their own rules, including how they deal with alcohol, expensive orders, tips and friends who don't pay them back.

For years, we were told not to skip breakfast and to eat three meals a day. But with the rise of intermittent fasting, intuitive eating and other approaches, more people are choosing eating patterns that work differently. 5 Breakfast chats to dietitian Fozzie about whether breakfast is essential, how to know if an eating pattern is right for you, the role of meal timing and when it might be worth...

While tertiary institutions are places of higher learning, students are also navigating the early stages of adulthood as well. Yonaka goes to campus and asks fellow students what's the biggest lesson they've learnt while at varsity.

Karabo and Yonaka give updates on the soccer weekend. 

We heard from Jade who had just started a new job and wasn't sure whether she should join her new colleagues for after-work drinks. She was worried about mixing work and friendships, but after hearing your advice, she decided to go. The drinks turned out to be a success, everyone was welcoming, she had a great time, and she left feeling much more comfortable about settling into her new workplace....

Founder and Chairperson of the SSL Community Hub Sinovuyo Mtshikwe joins us for a conversation about the programmes offered by the organisation and the impact made so far. We also hear about the reason behind the creation of the foundation and how Mzansi can lend a hand

When it comes to voting, the proportion of voters aged 18-19 was relatively high, reaching 69% in 2011 and 71% in 2016 and 2021, indicating consistency in participation among this age cohort. Similarly, declines were also noted in the 20 - 29 and 30-39 age groups. In particular, voter participation in the 20-29 age group fell from 49% in 2011 to only 35% in 2021. This indicates a diminishing inter...

Italy is looking for volunteers to live in the Italian Alps for one month, all expenses paid. BUT, you have researchers monitoring you every day. 

Are we judging the women who want to prioritise family over career? After so long for fighting for the right for women to pursue careers without judgement, more and more we see the “tradwife” trend popping up on our screens.  Some women are saying that they prefer to stay at home, cook and raise children. This has been met with divided debates online.    Similarly to how...

How far is too far to plan a holiday?  Have you heard of people planning their holidays two years in advance? And not just booking dates. Like the full itinerary. 2 FULL YEARS!

Thabo Mokoena reps the Ndofaya Arts and Culture Company speaking on the programmes offered by the organisation and how the youth can benefit from the NACC. We also get an understanding of what it takes to host the organisation's workshops and what needs the organisation addresses in the community.

Researchers have claimed that drinking a can of fizzy drink could take 12 minutes off your life, while eating a hot dog could cost you 36 minutes. Karabo and Yonaka unpack the science behind thes eye-catching claims, question how researchers even calculate them, and ask whether findings like these are enough to make people rethink their favourite foods.