Smash Afrika Weekends

We find out if AI can replace Smash Afrika Taylor Swift is reportedly moving to trademark her likeness in an ongoing fight against AI-generated deepfakes, raising big questions about ownership, identity, and control in the digital age. Closer to home, every radio presenter is asking the same thing: what does AI mean for the future of broadcasting? So we decided to put AI to the test… and he...

This week’s challenge got extra personal when the note was smashed by Smash Afrika’s own kid. With the FIFA World Cup coming up, we’ve been reminiscing about the iconic 2010 vibes in South Africa. Today’s song choice had to be the ultimate World Cup anthem, Waka Waka. 

This week’s confession has the group chat divided… One listener says: “My boyfriend is 31 and calls his mom a minimum of 3 times a day. Is this normal?”  Is it sweet? Is it a red flag? Or is mama’s boy culture being misunderstood? We unpack the confession and hear what the 5 Nation has to say.

It’s World Whisky Day and Smash Afrika Weekends are raising a glass to one of the world’s most iconic drinks! Whisky has travelled the globe and built a legacy stretching back hundreds of years. Whether you’re a whisky expert or just whisky-curious, we dive into the rich history,  facts, and global obsession behind the golden drink with the help of our friends from TOPS at S...

Opa! The The Big Fat Greek Festival is back, and Smash Afrika Weekends is right in the middle of the action. Broadcasting live from the festival, the team soaked up all the energy, flavours, music and dancing. We witnessed bouzouki beats to authentic cuisine, full Greek-inspired experience.

Smash Afrika Weekends goes full immersion into Greek culture as we step into the kitchen with Nick the Greek chef to make one of Greece’s most iconic dishes — souvlaki.   It’s hands-on, slightly chaotic, and packed with flavour as we see if Smash can actually cook something worth serving up. Opa!

We’re live from The Big Fat Greek Festival, where one thing is certain, the Greeks LOVE sport. While Greece missed this year’s FIFA World Cup, we’re throwing it back to the greatest sporting moments in Greek history with Kaybee

Broadcasting live from the The Big Fat Greek Festival, Smash Afrika Weekends fully embraced the Greek spirit. Surrounded by Greek culture, Smash decided it was time to learn a little Greek. With the help of a special guest at the festival, the team attempted to master some fun Greek phrases, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Opa! The The Big Fat Greek Festival is back, and Smash Afrika Weekends is right in the middle of the action. Broadcasting live from the festival, the team soaked up all the energy, flavours, music and dancing. We witnessed bouzouki beats to authentic cuisine, full Greek-inspired experience.

At the Grammys, Oscars and major award shows, there’s one person celebrities thank more than anyone else… and surprisingly, it’s not Beyoncé or the Academy. This Mother’s Day, Karabo unpacked why moms remain the real MVPs behind so many success stories.

Every weekend on 5FM, listeners get one mission: finish the lyrics when the music suddenly stops. It’s all part of Smash The Note, the ultimate sing-along challenge that puts music knowledge and confidence to the test.   This time, Adhara from Durban steps up to the mic to take on ‘Mom’ by Meghan Trainor this Mother's Day.

Moms teach us so much growing up ,from how to cook a favourite meal to how to show love, resilience, and kindness. But every mother-child relationship looks different, and sometimes the most meaningful lessons come in unexpected ways.   We asked you to share the coolest thing their moms have ever taught them. 

This Mother’s Day, Smash Afrika Weekends is celebrating the women who are truly running the game. Moms Of The Game shines a spotlight on powerhouse moms making an impact in their industries while raising families at the same time. On this episode, Tumi Morake joins us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about motherhood, ambition, and finding balance. 

This Mother’s Day, Smash Afrika Weekends continues celebrating the incredible women shaping South Africa through Moms Of The Game, a special series honouring mothers making a lasting impact in their industries and communities. In this episode, the legendary Lillian Dube joins us to chat about motherhood, legacy, and the lessons life has taught her along the way.

This Mother’s Day, Smash Afrika Weekends gives flowers to the women who continue to inspire, uplift and run the game in their different industries. Adele Koolen joins the show,  a mother many South Africans came to know through the joyful viral moments shared with her son, Desi Koolen, famously known as the “I Feel Good” kid. Beyond the laughter and online smiles is a woman...

After four years of silence, one listener is finally asking the question they’ve been avoiding: “Should I call my mom?” What started as one painful fight slowly turned into years apart,  no messages, no calls, just the weight of unanswered “what ifs.” Now, caught between fear, pride, and regret, they open up about missing someone they no longer know how to reach....

Nicki’s not dropping new music right now… but she’s still running the charts.  In this week on Trainsmash, we unpack how Nicki Minaj just scored her first-ever No. 1 on the Billboard Global chart, without releasing a new track. Years after Pink Friday 2, and with fans still waiting on what’s next, she proves that impact doesn’t expire.

5FM Freeze: Did Smash Afrika and team get into trouble with their boss? Tom and Mtha are on a mission to share the secrets of their fellow 5FM presenters. Smash Afrika and the team find out if they are in hot water with their boss after revealing their secret.

This week on Spotlight with the stars, we sit down with Dineo Langa who shares insight on what it takes to be a star. Beyond her voiceover work, she is a businesswomen, actress and more.

Confession: Smash Afrika + Ryan recap the aftermath of eating SA's hottest chillis Yesterday, Ryan Plaatjes and Smash Afrika had a shared mission- to eat the hottest chillis in South Africa. Ryan returned to share what yesterday's decisions did to him. 

Getting to the FIFA World Cup is quite pricey but 5 Weekend Breakfast has a solution for Bafana Bafana to still feel supported! A token of the Weekend Breakfast community with the team's and listener's fingerprints is being curated to be placed outside the Azteca at the opening match. All we need is someone who knows someone in Mexico who can place the pebble down for us. Smash Afrika took to the...

Ryan Plaatjes returned to the festival de mexico for an iconic showdown in SA's foremost chilli eating competition. He shares all with Smash Africa and the team: the lead-up to the win, the aftermath and whether he will even look at a chilli again.  In his day-to-day life, he works in sales, so naturally chatting after downing the hottest chillies in the nation was a breeze. 

On  Smash Africa Weekends , we caught up with Cito from El Cantante LIVE from The Festival De Mexico.   We chat about the band’s journey, the passion behind their music, and what it means to represent South African sound on an international stage. Cito also shares what fans experienced at the festival, plus a glimpse into what’s coming next for the group.

This week on  Smash Africa Weekends , we catch up with Jeremy Loops live from Festival de México. He dives into the energy he’s bringing to the stage, what fans can expect from his performance, and how he connects with audiences across the world. We also get into what’s next. We heard about the upcoming international shows to exciting new music and creative projects on the...