Smash Afrika Weekends

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...

This weekend on Smash Africa Weekends, we’ll be doing birthday shoutouts where we say Happy Birthday and then reveal an embarrassing (and hilarious) story about the person, submitted by someone who knows them best. It’s all about celebrating people… with a little playful chaos on the side.

On Smash Africa Weekends, we spotlight local talent Naledi Modupi for The Great African Story, an artist exploring womanhood through painting, illustration, and photography. We dive into her journey, creative inspiration, and the exciting collaborations and projects she has on the horizon.

The King of Pop is back in the spotlight  We’re talking all things Michael- the brand-new film bringing the story of Michael Jackson to life and in true studio fashion, Karabo threw down a challenge we didn’t see coming…  Yes, the team had to deliver their best  HEHE  live on air. Some nailed it, some… not so much.

Nicki Minaj vs SZA! The feud breaking the internet right now On  Trainsmash with Karabo , we break down the pop culture moments everyone’s talking about and the ones you should be. Today we dive into the latest online feud between Nicki Minaj and SZA. From cryptic posts about SZA’s former manager to resurfaced tweets and unexpected name drops like Beyonc&eacute...

Kaybee goes one-on-one with Ajay Mitchell from the NBA, diving into pressure, performance, and the mindset it takes to show up when the stakes are high.

This week on  Spotlight With The Stars , we sit down with Katishcka Kiara, a powerhouse in South Africa’s acting scene and a digital force you probably know as @katishcka. From owning the screen to shaping the creator economy as former Creator Manager at TikTok South Africa, her journey is anything but ordinary. She gets candid about the pivots, the pressure, and what it really takes to...

At 23, Mtha shares a simple but honest confession, she doesn’t know how to ride a bike. What follows is the start of a very real  journey of learning something most people take for granted. With Tom stepping in to help, the SABC parking lot becomes an unexpected training ground for Mtha’s first lesson. Mtha came kitted out in full glam, completely unprepared for a bike lesson. Nat...

Tom and Mtha share what happened behind-the-scenes in what may be the most chaotic day in the nation.  It started with leaving her hazard lights on in the car and ended with getting stuck in the elevator at work. Mtha has been through the most! Luckily, it makes for great entertainment. 

Recently, Sabrina Carpenter brought Madonna on stage at Coachella. The moment was iconic to say the least.  We got Bianca from Boksburg on the line to play Smash The Note where she had to finish the lyrics to Madonna's Livin On A Prayer.

He was supposed to show up, show off, and maybe win a few points with the girl he’s been seeing… instead, he panicked and pulled out of a race date with a very convenient “runny tummy” excuse. Now he’s lying low, feeling embarrassed, and stuck in his own head wondering: does he come clean and risk the cringe… or disappear before she calls him out? It’s a...

We took control of a break-up mission and things got messy fast Pinky hit us up with a mission: her friend group has been trying (and failing) to get their chomie out of a relationship that just isn’t it. So, we’re stepping in. Tom and Mtha take over the operation, rally the 5 Nation, and put a plan in motion to help this couple call it quits... all in the name of uncuffing season.

Trainsmash: The lore behind Kylie Jenner wearing Justin Bieber's merch  Each Saturday, we bring you the one pop culture moment you need to be across and this week, it’s all about Kylie Jenner turning heads at Coachella. Here’s the tea: Kylie rocked merch from Justin Bieber. This wouldn’t be  that  wild… except her sister, Kourtn...

This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Mario Gaglione , a senior soloist at Joburg Ballet who is stepping into an exciting new chapter. Recently appointed as Associate Choreographer, Mario is also the creative force behind  Celestial Bodies . We chat about his journey through the world of ballet, what inspires his movement, and what it takes to bring a vi...

Last week, Pinky from Durban called into the show with a mission: help their friend Kiara finally break up with her toxic and narcissistic boyfriend, Sipho. What started as a friendship intervention quickly turned into a full-on investigation. Tom and Mtha dug into the lengths the group had already gone to, got some bold suggestions from the 5 Nation, and then took things to the next level…...

We play a song, hit pause at the most unexpected moment and then it’s all on you. Can you finish the lyrics and nail the note?  Today, Siba from the Eastern Cape steps up to the mic to take on the challenge. According to her, she is Tyla's biggest fa

Every Sunday, we hear a confession from across the nation. This weekend, we hear from one of our very own... Mtha shares the story behind why, at the age of 23, she has had things holding her back from learning to cycle. Tom and the team encourage her to achieve this goal. Listener Karabo contacts the team to lend her a bike for lessons during the week.