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5B HOME AFFAIRS WANTS TO DELETE “SYSTEM OFFLINE” FROM SOUTH AFRICAN VOCABULARY 06.08.2026 4:39 ↓

There are certain sentences that instantly change a South African’s mood. “Your licence disc has expired.” “There is no electricity.” And the final boss of government admin:  “Sorry, the system is offline.”  That one sentence has ended lunch breaks, destroyed leave days and sent grown adults back into society carrying nothing but a refe...

5B GUESS THE CELEBRITY (06 AUG 26) 06.08.2026 7:31 ↓

He was orphaned twice: once by fate, once by responsibility, Now he hangs between childhood and consequence by a single thread, Forever saving strangers because he once failed someone at home.  

5B INTERVIEW_ BUSISIWE GUMEDE-CHIZHANJE CHATS KASI TO KASI (05 AUG 26) 05.08.2026 10:20 ↓

This morning on 5 Breakfast, I’m joined by renowned journalist, producer and presenter Busisiwe Gumede-Chizhanje, the host of the new SABC 2 series Kasi To Kasi. Now, local government is one of those things we all talk about when something goes wrong — when the water is off, the lights are out, the roads are a mess, or nobody knows who is supposed to fix what....

5B BUZZWORD - TIRE (05 AUG 26) 05.08.2026 3:46 ↓

BUZZWORD: TIRE Each day a buzzword is announced, and 5 questions are asked to a listener, all of which will contain the buzzword.

5B STANDARD BANK YOUTH BAROMETER - CREDIT WITH TUMELO RAMUGONDO: HEAD OF CREDIT CARD AT STANDARD BANK (04 AUGUST 26) 04.08.2026 9:14 ↓

Young South Africans are using credit more strategically than previous generations. Credit cards, personal loans and revolving credit are being used to manage everyday finances, build credit profiles and, in some cases, support longer-term asset building. Their credit behaviour becomes more structured as they get older.

5B NEW MUSIC INTERVIEW_ CRAIG LUCAS 04.08.2026 10:53 ↓

Craig Lucas is back with “Joyride”, his first release of 2026, and this one feels like a proper shift in energy. After years of trying to figure out where he fits in the South African music landscape, Craig says he’s reached a point where he’s less obsessed with the destination and more interested in enjoying the ride. The song is warm, nostalgic, s...