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She could be mistaken for a silent-film starlet who escaped the cinema screen, or a cabaret singer drawn by moonlight and mischief. Instead, she became one of animation’s earliest glamour icons; a cartoon woman with more attitude than most real celebrities of her era.”

how did we go from “five-letter word before coffee” to “prime-time television”?

This week, Thabo speaks to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago about the extortion and money laundering case in Mpumalanga case involving taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. The prosecutor in the case was a no show in court on Monday for the accused's bail application, prompting the magistrate to strike the case off the court's roll.

GUEST: JULIA SOTIRIANAKOS IS THE CEO OF THE REACH FOR A  DREAM FOUNDATION    + This morning on 5 Breakfast, we’re talking fuzzy slippers, big dreams, and  one of South Africa’s most heartwarming annual campaigns.  + Slipper Day is back on 29 May 2026, and for the past 15 years, Reach For A  Dream has been bringing South Africans together to support childre...

She is perfume over pressure, elegance balanced above scrutiny.  Her world is built from reflections; some admired, some distorted.  Between image and identity, she learned how to turn visibility into power.

What happened on this day in history?

This feature celebrates the Afrikaans language by sharing words that lack direct English translations. It appeals to Afrikaans speakers while also educating a broader audience about the richness of the language.

He is applause wrapped around anxiety, a monologue balancing on a fault line.  His humour does not escape reality it interrogates it.  Between theatre and truth, he built a desk that became a confessional for the absurd.

What happened on this day in history?

Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky,  and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption  entertaining

What happened on this day in history? 

He is thunder with a clipboard, a storm disguised as structure.  Where others motivate, he engineers.  Where others shout, he studies.  Between madness and mastery, he built something too powerful to ignore.

Hosted by Xoli and our resident Financial Expert, this segment delves into financial matters, offering tips, advice, and discussions on managing personal finances. It provides practical information tailored to the audience's needs.    GUEST: THULI MAGUBANE FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF MINT FRESH ADVISORY SERVICES    TOPIC:   + AUCTIONS    + It’s Monday, which me...

Once formally welcomed into the village, this episode moves deeper into the living culture of the Senufo people in northern Côte d’Ivoire, where tradition is not performed for visitors but protected through protocol, elders, sacred spaces, and customs that give the community its structure and meaning. Alongside these traditions comes a powerful lesson in everyday innovation, from tradi...

In this episode, my journey through Côte d’Ivoire takes me into one of the most intimate experiences of the tour so far: a traditional village connected to the Senufo people in the country’s north, where you quickly realise that you do not simply arrive and wander in like your GPS has diplomatic immunity. Here, there is a process — a greeting, permission, and respect. You&r...

The Team battles it out in a game to see who remembers what happened this week.

The Côte d’Ivoire tour heads north to Korhogo, where the pace, landscape, and culture of the country begin to shift in powerful ways. Guiding this part of the journey is Ahmed, who introduces listeners to the cultural heartbeat of the Senufo region through the people, traditions, and daily life that define the city. As he walks through Korhogo’s markets, food culture, craft tradi...

The Côte d’Ivoire tour arrives at one of the country’s most extraordinary landmarks: the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro. Rising above the city with towering columns, stained glass, marble, statues, and an immense dome inspired by St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, the Basilica is more than a place of worship, it is a symbol of faith, ambition, history, and n...

The Côte d’Ivoire tour takes a more personal turn as the journey moves beyond landmarks and into the perspective of the people who truly shape how the country is seen. The conversation shifts to Olivier, an Ivorian photographer whose work captures the textures, moods, and quiet in-between moments that often go unnoticed. Through his lens, listeners gain a deeper understanding of how Iv...