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He moves like the blueprint was lost before construction began, Looks exhausted while manufacturing somebody else’s emergency, And built a throne from victories experts kept calling accidents.”

Tomorrow is Mandela Day, and while a lot of people will be asking, “What can I do with my 67 minutes?”, we’ve got a slightly louder answer for you. Guitars. Drums. Big hearts. And probably at least one person in the crowd pretending they know every lyric. Tomorrow night is MandelPalooza -our fundraising event in support of Baby Sacha and her family  happening...

A conversation reviewing and pre-viewing the springboks performance in the 2026 Nations Champions ahead of the clash against Wale in Durban tomorrow. A look at the Junior Boks’ World Champs campaign ahead of the Final against France

Parliament's ad hoc committee probing claims of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system has just completed its draft report, but some members of the committee are not satisfied with some of its contents. DA MP Ian Cameron, who sits on the committee, speaks to Thabo Baloyi.

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The Youth Barometer from Standard Bank – the youth’s biggest cheerleader and 5FM. Powered by real stories, real insights and real conversations.

Introducing the Youth Barometer from Standard Bank – the youth’s biggest cheerleader and 5FM. Powered by real stories, real insights and real conversations.

Last Friday, we spoke to Sam and Daniel; Baby Sacha’s parents and I think anyone who heard that conversation will understand exactly why this matters. Because MandelaPalooza isn’t just another gig on the calendar. It’s not just a “pull through, there’ll be bands” kind of thing.

He built a kingdom where silence was considered suspicious, Then abandoned the public road for a private constellation, Yet his sharpest weapon was never noise, it was the question after it. He frightened rulebooks into early retirement, Made breakfast tables feel like scenes requiring parental guidance, And was eventually paid a small country’s fortune to orbit above censorsh...

What happened on this day in history.

Technology leader Vukosi Sambo joins 5 Breakfast to discuss South Africa's AI future, from healthcare and local innovation to the future of work, responsible AI adoption, and why it's important for South Africa to build AI solutions that reflect local needs.

   

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He came from Welsh steel country, carrying piano music in one hand and other people’s souls in the other. With barely a raised voice, he has played monsters, monarchs and men whose memories quietly betray them. Who is this knighted shape-shifter whose calm can feel more dangerous than shouting?

What happened on this day in history.

Jesse Clegg joins us to discuss Scatterlings , a project celebrating the enduring legacy of the late Johnny Clegg, whose groundbreaking music with Juluka and Savuka helped bridge cultures and became part of South Africa's cultural identity. Jesse reflects on reimagining Great Heart , performing alongside his father's voice, and introducing these timeless songs to a new generation of South African...

Today’s mystery celebrity could be a teen dance captain, an award-winning narrator or the youngest executive in a family dynasty. Strangely, every disguise fits: she has moved from accidental chart history to deliberate command of stages, screens and even piano keys. Her childhood has less resembled growing up than a carefully expanding franchise.”