BET YOU CANT FIND - SOMEONE WHOS ADOPTED

Nick Hamman bets he can't find listeners that were adopted.

GAME ON! WOZA WEEKEND - GINIEL DE VILLIERS (THE DAKAR RALLY)

Motorsport legend Giniel de Villiers who made history as South Africa's first Dakar Rally champion in 2009. has enjoyed a remarkable 22 year Dakar Rally career. De Villiers has 20 top10 finishes including 8 podium finishes 286 consecutive stage starts with 18 wins with countless other achievements  He was forced to withdraw for the first time in 22 years due his co-driver Dirk von Zitzewitz suffering a concussion . Debuted 2003-2025

WILL IT YANO - GWEDE MANTASHE

Will Gwede Mantashe "You didnt need to be pushed"  Yano?

ON THIS DAY X GUESS THE CELEBRITY

"Who shaped champions with his wit, a voice as sharp as his strategies? From field glory to bold new alliances, his presence leaves no question of his drive. Can you name this trailblazing coach?"

PAP AND POLITICS - BASIL MANUEL (NAPTOSA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)

This week, Thabo looks at the week that was for the education sector - the release of the 2024 Matric results and the reopening of schools for the start of the academic year. He chats to Basil Manuel, the Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa, who gave some insight.

BET YOU CAN’T FIND - THE SMALLEST, YOU KNOW

Nick hamman is looking for the smallest...you know....

THABO’S FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Yesterday we discovered that Thabo has a Fire Extinguisher in his apartment. It’s been there in a cupboard since he moved into the apartment in 2023 and he doesn’t know if it has expired or not.

SLEGS AFRIKAANS: BLIKSEM

Hosted by Marly, 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

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2025

A checkin on the first day of school.

HOW MANY GEN Z’S DOES IT TAKE TO CHANGE A LIGHT BULB

Investigators found that nearly 25% of gen zers had no idea how to change a lightbulb in a ceiling lamp, with many claiming that climbing a ladder is “too dangerous.” One in five also worry that the bulb might be “too hot.”

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU - 14JAN2024

Thabo shares some jaw dropping news.

MATRIC RESULTS CLASS OF 2024 NALA MBATHA AND KERISHA DORASAMY

Nick Hamman chats to the Matric Class of 2024 students about their results.

MATRIC RESULTS CLASS OF 2024 LANCE JACKSON

Nick Hamman chats to the Matric Class of 2024 students about their results.

MATRIC RESULTS CLASS OF 2024 SOPHIA BABAYA

Nick Hamman chats to the Matric Class of 2024 students about their results.

MATRIC RESULTS CLASS OF 2024 TALIYAH THOMAS AND NQOBILE

Nick Hamman chats to the Matric Class of 2024 students about their results.

MATRIC RESULTS CLASS OF 2024 KAYITA MPHO YAWE AND REGIS DZENGA

Nick Hamman chats to the Matric Class of 2024 about their results.

PRINCE X THABO

Thabo gets into character to serenade a young listener who is celebrating her crown birthday and starting her first day of high school today.

MARLI'S MONDAY MOTIVATION: JOEL SMITH

Marli van Eeden spoke to 20-year-old Joel Smith who covered 1500 km with his mountain bike across South Africa to raise funds for a children’s home in East London. He managed to raise over R75 000.

MONEY MONDAYS - FINANCIAL GOALS

Xoli Zondo, Thuli Magubane and the Money babies look at what Financial Goals are. 

I BET YOU CANT FIND - IN A RELATIONSHIP YOU SHOULD NOT BE IN

Nick Hamman is looking for someone who is in a relationship they are not meant to really be in.

MATRIC RESULTS CHECK IN - SHYLA MEYER

A heck in with Shyla Meyer ahead of IEB Matriculants receiving their exam results later today.

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

Through rain and shine, his tires glide, A champion whose fame is worldwide. With a name change soon to seal the deal, Who turns racetracks into his battlefield?

UNDISPUTED MASTERS INTERNATIONAL BREAKDANCE SHOWCASE - MR VOUKS “NO JOKES” JAMES

Cape Town is set to become the epicentre of the global breaking scene as it hosts the highly anticipated FUJIFILM INSTAXTM Undisputed Masters for the first time on African soil. Held at the iconic V&A Waterfront on January 18th, 2025, this event will bring together the best of the best in breaking, promising to be a landmark celebration of both local and international talent. With free entrance and open to all ages, the event invites everyone to come and experience the electrifying energy of world-class breaking.

5 BREAKFAST POP QUIZ OF THE WEEK

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

"With words that ignite, though some miss the mark, He leads with a vision, through days light and dark. The path of reform, though critics may bite, Who is this leader, now embracing the light?"

SLEGS AFRIKAANS 08JAN2025

Marli presents the first Slegs Afrikaans for 2025.

SETH SHEZI ON 5 BREAKFAST 08JAN2025

The final episode of Celebrity MasterChef South Africa, premiered on S3 This past Saturday, 4 January, at 20:30. The episode will be rebroadcasts today, Wednesday, 8 January at 18:00 on S3. You can also find it on the SABC+ App.

A READERS WORLD TOUR - MUHAMMED CHAND

Muhammed Chand is and engineer, self proclaimed Nerd and a Memestronaut. He is on a mission to read a book from every country in the world.

WILL IT YANO - BLOOD IN YOUR ALCOHOL

The first Will It Yano? of the year.

GUESS THE CELEBRITY 08JAN2025

"Who rose from the shadows of struggle to stand in the fiery halls of power? Known for his lionhearted defiance and a taste for luxury, he’s a veteran of battles both political and personal. Can you guess this towering figure?"

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU 07JAN2024

Thabo shares jaw dropping news in a game of fill in the missing words.

BET YOU CANT FIND - GOT ENGAGED OVER THE FESTIVE HILIDAYS

Proposed or was proposed to at over the festive holidays.

ON THIS DAY: 07 JANUARY

GUESS THE CELEBRITY 07 JANUARY 2024

Who brings the thunder at a pace unseen, sending batsmen back to their dreams? Young but fearless, a scholar with fire, claiming wickets is his deepest desire. Can you guess this rising star of the pitch?

AROUND THE WOLRD IN A PLATE - AUSTRIA

This year Nick is determined to eat a meal with someone from every country in the world. Last week we heard him share a meal with and Afghan in SA. Today he has a traditional Austrian Meal

BUZZWORD 06 JANUARY 2024

Todays buzzword: Sun

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

Who wears many faces, from Barbie to Roman, with a voice that ignites like a 'Super Bass' moment? A global queen ruling her loyal hive, can you name this star keeping hip hop alive?

THIS DAY IN HISTROY 06 JANUARY

A look back at history.

AROUND THE WORLD IN A PLATE

Nick Hamman wants to go around the world through food.

ON THIS DAY POP QUIZ 2024

Nick Hamman tests how much information from this week the team has retained.

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

Who stands at the crossroads of continents, bringing European precision to the African game? Known for turning clubs into champions and now leading in the city where two oceans meet, who is this mastermind of football tactics?

WHO HAS THE SECRET WORD 2JAN25

GUESS THE CELEBRITY 1JAN

WELCOME TO 2025

THABOS NEW 5B SHOW INTRO THEME SONG

Thabo has a new show intro for 5 Breakfast.

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

5 BREAKFAST BIG QUIZ OF 2024

With the year very much in the rearview mirror, We embark on a quiz to see how much of the breaking news and show antics we remember?

2025 VISION BOARDS

Whats on the 5 Breakfast team vision boards for 2025?

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

Who dances with the wind in her hair, A queen from Venda with rhythm to spare? Her voice moves mountains, her beats shake the ground, Guess the star with a soulful sound."

JIMMY CARTER DIES

CHRISTMAS CHAOS - THE CASE OF THE MISSING MISTLETOE EP5

Episode 4: The Final Showdown: In a climactic race against time, the group uses the mistletoe to neutralize the relic's power, thwarting the cult's plans and restoring the spirit of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CHAOS - THE CASE OF THE MISSING MISTLETOE EP3

CHRISTMAS CHAOS - THE CASE OF THE MISSING MISTLETOE EP 2

Episode 2: The Secret in the Shadows: The group encounters eerie signs and hears mysterious laughter, heightening their suspicions and fear.

SLEGS AFRIKAANS

DIE KERSFEES UITGAWE | THE CHRISTMAS EDITION – FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS RELATED WORDS

5 BREAKFAST SECRET SANTA

Who bought who a gift for Christmas?

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

Who’s the warrior with unyielding might, A vigilante by day, and protector by night? A leader who preached with power and poise, Can you name this star with an unmatched voice?

WILL IT YANO - CHRISTMAS EDITION

CHRISTMAS CHAOS - THE CASE OF THE MISSING MISTLETOE EP 1

Episode 1: The Disappearance: The mistletoe goes missing, setting off suspicions and leading to the discovery of strange behavior by a neighbor, Mr. Du Toit. Set during the lively preparations for a Christmas Eve party in a South African town, "Christmas Chaos: The Case of the Missing Mistletoe" is a festive radio drama infused with mystery, humour, and suspense. When the mistletoe—a critical symbol of the party's spirit—suddenly vanishes, tensions rise as Marli, Nick, Thabo, and Xoli band together to investigate the disappearance. What begins as a light-hearted quest for a misplaced decoration spirals into an unexpected and perilous adventure. Thabo's dramatic theories about Christmas conspiracies take on a sinister tone as the group uncovers a hidden relic with ties to an ancient legend. Their discoveries reveal that the mistletoe is not just an ornament but a key to countering the relic's dark powers, sought by a dangerous cult.

5 BREAKFAST SECRET SANTA

NICK HAMMANS LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Anyone else doing late christmas shopping like Nick Hamman?

STELLENBOOSCH UNIVERSITY CHOIRS SA NATIONAL ANTHEM RENDITION

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

Who speaks with a voice that stirs the soul, From student uprisings to a party’s stronghold? Now whispers of departure echo loud and clear, Can you name the leader who’s shifting his gear?

MARLI'S MONDAY MOTIVATION: TYLON

5 BREAKFAST CHRISTMAS PLAY

Following on the success of previous play, the 5breakfast team will endeavour to deliver a Christmas Play. But what is it all about? Who are the characters? What mischief will the team undo or get up to this time? Send us your suggestions.

GESS THE CELEBRITY

Who danced through shadows with elegance and grace, Crafting schemes in Horizon Deep’s complex space? Her cunning wit and a piercing stare, Can you name the star who left her mark there?"

THABOS SUMMER OF BAKING

5 BREAKFAST BIG QUIZ OF 2024 (DAY 05)

With the year very much in the rearview mirror, We embark on a quiz to see how much of the breaking news and show antics we remember?

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY POP QUIZ (20 DEC 2024)

Get ready to test your memories, every day of the week Nick shares details of fascinating facts and event from history, and now we’re testing the 5 breakfast team’s ability to retain that information. From celebrity birthdays to legendary music mo- ments and major world events, these questions will challenge and entertain. Let’s see who will be crowned this weeks On This Day Pop Quiz Champ!

THIS DAY IN HISTORY X GUESS THE CELEBRITY (20 DEC 2024)

"Who dances on the track like a gazelle in flight, With dreams that blaze through the Olympic night? From township roots to a nation’s roar, Can you name this sprinter who broke every score?"

5 BREAKFAST BIG QUIZ OF 2024 (DAY 04)

With the year very much in the rearview mirror, We embark on a quiz to see how much of the breaking news and show antics we remember?

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

Who speaks with the fire of a thousand flames, A leader of causes, a shaker of names? With recent whispers of personal strife, Can you guess who stirs both politics and life?

5 BREAKFAST BIG QUIZ OF 2024 (DAY 03)

With the year very much in the rearview mirror, We embark on a quiz to see how much of the breaking news and show antics we remember?

SLEGS AFRIKAANS: ALLISON EDWINA SOLOMONS

SECRET WORD

Who has the secret word today and what is it?

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU!

Thabo shares some jaw dropping news with the team in a game of fill in the missing words from the headlines.

ROSS BRANCH ON 5 BREAKFAST

Ross Branch (born 6 May 1986) is a motorcycle racer from Botswana and Af- rica’s first World Rally-Raid Champion. Known as the "Kalahari Ferrari," Ross has built a career defined by resilience and record-breaking achievements, in- spiring riders globally.

5 BREAKFAST BIG QUIZ OF 2024 2

With the year very much in the rearview mirror, We embark on a quiz to see how much of the breaking news and show antics we remember?

5 BREAKFAST BIG QUIZ OF 2024

With the year very much in the rearview mirror, We embark on a quiz to see how much of the breaking news and show antics we remember?

RE_FRESH - DJ FRESH

DJ Fresh (SA) releases his brand new EP ‘RE:Fresh’ and collaborates with Shona SA, Kyle Deutsch and LindAlive on lead single “Mama (Thabiso)”

GAME ON – WOZA WEEKEND - MICHAEL BENDER

Xoli Zondo in conversation with Michael Bender about the Iber Cup.

MASTERCHEF SA CELEBRITY - DANIE DU TOIT

Celebrity MasterChef features 12 well-known South African high-flyers, respected for their achievements in many different fields. The golden thread bringing them together in the MasterChef Kitchen is their shared love for food and enjoyment of cooking, but also their commitment to their chosen charity.

I BET YOU CANT FIND - THE LOVE TRIANGLE

WHOS GOT THE SECRET WORD

Who has the secret word today?

PAP AND POLITICS: PROFESSOR MAMOKGETHI PHAKENG

Thabo Baloyi chats to former University of Cape Town Vice Chancellor, Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng. Prof Phakeng, the first black woman to obtain a PHD in Mathematics, weighs in on the state of education in South Africa and why she thinks she is such a firm favourite among Gen Zs

I BET YOU CANT FIND - RECEIVED A HILARIOUSLY INAPPROPRIATE SECRET SANTA GIFT -

Nick Hamman is looking for people that has received hilariously inappropriate secret santa gifts.

YOUNG AFRICAN CHANGEMAKERS CHALLENGE - LIVING AND LEARNING LABS (NELISWA NYANDENI)

The Living and Learning Laboratories are innovative, non-traditional learning environments designed to foster meaningful and impactful educational experiences through hands-on, experiential learning. These labs integrate sustainable indigenous practices, applying a heritage based approach to help restore and celebrate cultural identity.

HOW MUCH DID THE MOST STREAMED SONGS EARN X TIME PERSON OF THE YEAR-L1lmtrM_01-01

The highly anticipated “Spotify Wrapped 2024” has taken social media by storm, with millions of users proudly revealing snapshots of their personal listening habits.How much did the most streamed songs earn?

SECRET WORD

Who has the secret word?

WILL IT YANO - UPPER-CUT SANTA

SLEGS AFRIKAANS - MONDELING

This week Marli has set an Afrikaans exam for the team. They must deliver an unprepared Afrikaans Mondeling.

I BET YOU CANT FIND - ORDERED SOMETHING ONLINE AND RECEIVED SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that has ordered something online and received something completely different. 

SECRET WORD

Who has the secret word.

SLEEP DIVORCE

There is a rise of couples sleeping apart (sleep divorce)

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU!

Thabo shares some jaw dropping news in a game of fill in the missing word.

I BET YOU CANT FIND - CAN MAKE REALISTIC ANIMAL SOUNDS

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that can make really realistic animal sounds.

SOMEONE DOESNT KNOW STAN X GUESS THE CELEBRITY

"Who stands at the crease with courage unmatched, his bat a sword in a battle well patched? Leading his team with pride in green and gold, this warrior’s story is one to be told. Can you guess this cricketing star?"

MONEY MONDAYS: JANU-WORRY

Xoli Zondo, The money Babies and Thuli Magubane talk Janu-Worry.

I BET YOU CANT FIND - DECALRED DEAD

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that was declared dead.

BENNI McCARTHY AT 5FM (4 DEC)

Xoli Zondo chats to South African football superstar Benni McCarthy

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS HEIST - 5 BREAKFAST (3 DEC)

Festive Adventure Radio Drama: The Great Christmas Heist Overview: Set during the festive season in South Africa, The Great Christmas Heist takes place in a small coastal town. Nick, Thabo, Xoli, and Marli are a group of friends who stumble upon a peculiar holiday mystery - a missing Christmas artifact known as the "Star of Umhlanga." This artifact is crucial for the town's annual Christmas parade. Their choices (made by listeners) will determine whether they save Christmas or plunge it into chaos. Characters: Nick - The Overachieving, Overly-Dramatic Leader Xoli - The Sassy Investigator Who Always Knows Best Marli - The Quiet Chaos Magnet Thabo - The Inventive Yet Chaotic Schemer Extras: Tyson - Mayor Zondi