5 Drive

Breathtaking passes, mountain culture, and snow in Africa! In this clip from 5 Drive , Zanele Potelwa and Nick Archibald explore the unique magic of traveling to Lesotho.

We know it’s beautiful, cold, and has incredible mountains—but how much do we actually know about the Kingdom in the Sky?

When culture goes global, who really wins? In this clip from 5 Drive explore the complex intersection of cultural heritage and commercial success. The team opens up the phone lines for a trendy, fast-paced debate on whether commercializing traditional art, music, and fashion honors our roots or waters them down for a paycheck.

It's Tuesday Traffic  Challenge with Nick. 

In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.

5 Drive examines the recent split between SA's own PGA Tour winner Garrick Higgo and his bagman.

From the completely mundane to the absolutely chaotic, the things we do with our inner circle say everything about our bond.

We break down the modern psychology of brand loyalty. Whether it’s tech, fashion, or everyday groceries, the team explores what makes us stick to our favorite brands—and what drives us to switch.

30 seconds. One letter. Seven layers of chaos! From flavors and movie titles to jobs and things found in nature, can our contestants name them all before the timer runs out? Tune in to this high-energy 5 Drive game to find out who has the fastest vocabulary in SA!

Ready for the ultimate sports countdown? In this segment of Don't Drop the Ball on 5 Drive team  debate and break down the top 5 most iconic, unforgettable sporting moments in history.

Internet, do your thing! We have a romantic mystery on our hands, and we need the 5FM family to help solve it.

The team discusses the highest-value players, key transfer targets, and strategic differential picks you need to secure green arrows this gameweek. Packed with signature 5FM energy and competitive edge, it's a must-listen for anyone trying to dominate their FPL mini-leagues.

Awkward silences, terrible metaphors, and a lot of eye contact avoidance—we’ve all been there. The 5 Drive team revisit the ultimate childhood horror: getting the sex talk from your parents. Packed with the show's signature youth-driven energy and hilarious listener confessions, this segment breaks down the weirdest, funniest, and most unhelpful ways South African parents tackled the b...

In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.

We take a sledgehammer to the biggest lies on television. Why do TV hackers type at the speed of light while staring at neon green code? Why do TV architects just sit in sunlit lofts sketching gorgeous skyscrapers, and why are TV doctors doing literally every job in the hospital while managing a dramatic love life in the breakroom?! The team and the listeners break down the real-world jobs that Ho...

Time to test your presidential trivia! In this clip, the 5 Drive team play a fast-paced game of "Who Said It", tracing back famous, weird, and unforgettable quotes to global commanders-in-chief. Packed with the show's signature youth-driven energy, competitive banter, and plenty of laughs, it's the ultimate radio game show segment to keep you entertained on your drive home.

We dive into a relatable, laugh-out-loud discussion about unexpected acceptances and unbelievable moments.

When two of Southern Africa's biggest youth radio powerhouses collide, you know the studio is about to get chaotic! 🇿🇦🇧🇼 The 5 Drive team welcomes the incredible crew from Botswana’s number one urban youth station, Yarona FM, for an epic cross-border link-up. Things kick off with a bang as they introduce a brand-new, spicy "Hot Take" segment to the show.

Is it a cultural revolution, or are the youth just doing too much? Capable of turning old-school rules completely upside down, the disrupting youth are going toe-to-toe with traditionalists in this fiery segment.

Pure radio magic! While Lerato from Yarona FM (Botswana) was taking over the  5 Drive airwaves, her family in South Africa was locked in and listening. We just had to get them on the line!

In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.

Let’s talk numbers! The MLSPA has dropped its latest salary guide, and the figures are mind-boggling.

Cape Town is picking up the pieces. After a brutal week of relentless storm systems that triggered a national disaster classification across multiple provinces, the focus has officially turned to the clean-up operations. From uprooted trees and flooded roads to major power outages, Zanele Potelwa and Nick Archibald look at the full impact of the storm aftermath and give you the latest updates on t...

It’s the ultimate test of survival: making eye contact with your ex in the middle of a crowded room. Do you do the awkward half-wave, pretend you’ve suddenly gone blind, or dive behind the nearest clothing rack?

As the football season reaches its absolute boiling point, the 5 Drive team is breaking down the chaotic, edge-of-your-seat title races dominating the beautiful game.