5 Breakfast

Society & Culture 2021

Everyone’s favourite radio breakfast this side of… ANYWHERE! This show has more energy, more laughs, and more delight than any other. It's what South Africa needs to get their day going. It’s better than coffee!Its roaring, memorable radio every single day: the biggest news, hottest debates, craziest scandals, and the weirdest and most wonderful of South Africa, plus the kind of original creative radio that you just don’t get anywhere else. It’s one of a kind in the best way.

HACKED SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT - ETHAN KEIFFER [IN -STUDIO] (16 APRIL 2025)

Nick Chats to Fashion and Lifestyle Content Creator, Ethan Keiffer about his ongoing ordeal of having his Instagram account hacked.

10:18

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP – TOP 3 FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS - DAY 03

13:07

I BET YOU CANT FIND - HAD A BIG LIFE LESSON

12:41

SLEGS AFRIKAANS (16 APRIL 2025)

SOUTH AFRICAN WORDS ADDED TO THE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY: Yoh, Gatvol, The Hell-in, Tjoekie, Seshweshwe/Shweshwe, Makarapa, Zol, Moggy, Sharp sharp

08:44

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP – TOP 3 FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY 02

15:44

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU (15 APRIL 2025)

Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

08:56

I BET YOU CANT FIND - FIND SOMEONE WHO HAD THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA

Anybody can get hacked on Instagram? According to recent data, it's happened to 85% of Instagram users at one time or another.

10:57

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD IN SPACE - KATY PERRY (15 APRIL 2025)

Katy Perry sang a rendition of Louis Armstrong's 'What A Wonderful World' as the Blue Origin rocket descended back to Earth after flying an all-female crew into space on Monday.

08:28

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (15 APRIL 2025)

"Who is this modern-day Midas whose every touch turns franchises to gold? A physical phenomenon who redefined 'generational talent' before his prom night. From Ohio's hardwood to Hollywood's bright lights, can you name this 6'9" business empire disguised as an athlete?"

04:55

MARLI'S MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY - ZOE PRINSLOO

Marli speaks to 23-year-old Zoe Prinsloo about her love of the environment, how the organisation "Save a Fishie" started, and why she believes young people should be motivated to take care of the environment.

02:50

5 BREAKFAST - MONEY MONDAYS - TRADE WARS AND TARIFFS

Xoli Zondo and Thuli Magubane talk about what trade wars and tariffs are.

11:18

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP – TOP 3 FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Who has made it to the top 3?

14:45

5 BREAKFAST - I BET YOU CANT FIND - THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN SA

09:10

5 BREAKFAST - GUESS THE CELEBRITY (14 APRIL 2025)

Who is this genre-bending sorceress who turns rap spells into trap gospel? A lyrical contortionist bending syllables like warm taffy, whose flow switches faster than a Tesla's acceleration. From underground cipher queen to major label alchemist, can you name this bass-dropping, boundary-breaking wordsmith?

05:06

GAME ON – WOZA WEEKEND - MPHUMI NYANDENI (ON HER FINAL INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL)

Xoli chats to Noko Matlou And Mphumi Nyandeni, about playing the final Banyana Banyana matches.

08:56

I BET YOU CANT FIND - PEOPLE WHO ARE ON THEIR PERIOD RIGHT NOW

Nick Hamman is looking for someone who is on their period.

16:22

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP – THE ROAR BEFORE THE STORM- FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY 5

09:50

5 BREAKFAST ON THIS DAY QUIZ

The 5 Breakfast team battles it out in a game to see who remembers what happened on the show this week.

08:35

WILL IT YANO - MBALULA - ITS JUST A MOVIE (THAT THING)

Will Ministers Mbalula yano?

02:52

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (11 APRIL 2025)

Who is this political whiz-kid who went from Parliament's backbench to commanding a coastal chessboard where mountains meet the sea? A man whose name sounds like three separate GPS destinations but who's dead set on one clear route for his kingdom of vineyards and vibrant streets. Can you name this bowtie-wearing, budget crunching maestro turning municipal meetings into must-watch drama?

07:22

PAP AND POLITICS: SACP'S DR ALEX MASHILO ON THE 32ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE PARTY'S SLAIN LEADER CHRIS HANI

This week, Thabo chats to the SACP’s Dr Alex Mashilo about the 32nd anniversary of the party’s slain leader Chris Hani. They also touch on the tensions within the GNU amid reports of the Democratic Alliance (DA) possibly leaving

16:24

FRANCIOS VAN COKE ON 5 BREAKFAST

Francios Van Coke is on 5 Breakfast to discuss his book.

04:42

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP – THE ROAR BEFORE THE STORM- FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY 4

13:00

I BET YOU CANT FIND - BROKE THE WORST THING

What is the worst thing you have broken?

11:28

WHAT IS A SOCIAL STORY (10 APRIL 2025)

Social Stories are a social learning tool that supports the safe and meaningful ex- change of information between parents, professionals, and people with autism of all ages. The people who develop Social Stories are referred to as Authors, and they work on behalf of a child, adolescent, or adult with autism, the Audience.

05:23

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (10 APRIL 2025)

04:18

THULASIZWE SCHOOL FOR AUTISM - MRS. LERATO MOLOSI (Educational Psychologist, GDE Johannesburg West)

05:17

I BET YOU CANT FIND - SOMEONE WHO CAN DONATE TO THULASIZWE

14:14

THULASIZWE SCHOOL FOR AUTISM - MS. SIBONGILE DAPHNE NKOSI (SPECIALIST EDUCATOR & DE- PARTMENTAL HEAD)

07:14

THULASIZWE SCHOOL FOR AUTISM - MS. FLORENCE DZEDZEMANE, PRINCIPAL OF THULASIZWE SCHOOL

06:31

FRIENDS OF DANIEL – AUTISM AWARENESS - MS. KHURSHIDA SAYED AND MASTER DANIEL AJUIED FROM FRIENDS OF DANIEL

Khurshida is a Retired Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Senior Trauma and Emergency Nurse, now full-time Autism mum. Daniel is her Autistic son.

08:26

SLEGS AFRIKAANS (09 APRIL 2025)

02:12

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (09 APRIL 2025)

05:52

MARLIS MONDAY MOTIVATION - THESHAYA NAIDOO

05:43

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU (08 APRIL 2025)

09:17

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP – THE ROAR BEFORE THE STORM: TOP 5 FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY 2

13:29

THABOS AI PICTURE (08 APRIL 2025)

09:55

I BET YOU CANT FIND - SOMEONE WHO IS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE (08 APRIL 2025)

10:33

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (08 APRIL 2025)

03:35

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP – THE ROAR BEFORE THE STORM: TOP 5 FINALISTS ANNOUNCEMENTS DAY 1

Alright, South Africa! It's time to fire up the energy and roll out the red carpet for our first finalists.

15:07

MONEY MONDAYS - BLACKLISTED (07 APRIL 2025)

Xoli Zondo, Thuli Magubane and the money babies look at what being blacklisted is. 

09:39

I BET YOU CANT FIND - BIRTH STORIES (07 APRIL 2025)

09:41

GUESS THE CELEBGRITY (07 APRIL 2025)

This composer is South Africa's original viral sensation - except his 'viral' moment came before the internet existed, and spread through movie theatres worldwide. The man who proved African vocals could be the backbone of a billion-dollar franchise. Who is this musical monarch who still makes grown adults tear up at the sound of a Zulu chant? Can you guess who is this celebrity?

08:26

THABO X XOLI ZONDO SOCIALS COMPETITION CHECK-IN

04:38

GUESS THE CELEBRITY

"While others slept, his voice would creep Through car radios, the night to keep From seven till ten, his kingdom grew A nation of listeners who somehow knew This night owl's reign had just begun When clock hands struck the setting sun" Can you guess who is this celebrity?

04:38

SPEEDSTA ON 5 HIP HOP NIGHTS!

Before DJ Speedsta kicks off the breakfast party with his Bangers and Mash Mix this morning we chat to him about what we can expect on 5 Hip Hop Night this Sunday.

04:14

GAME ON – WOZA WEEKEND - BIANCA HAW

Xoli chats to Mountain Bike Rider Bianca Haw.

06:43

DOES ROGER GOODE KNOW THE CAPE?

Roger is our homie and we heard that he is hosting a really important guest on the Roger Good Breakfast show on Monday. We want to make sure that he puts his best foot forward; so, we've put together a quiz to help get his Cape Town street cred up to par before the big interview on Monday.

11:35

I BET YOU CANT FIND - THE BIGGEST LIE IN SA?

10:47

PAP AND POLITICS - THE TABLING OF THE BUDGET - KARABO KHAKHAU (DA SPOKESPERSON) 03 APRIL 2025

Thabo chats to DA Spokesperson about Budget and the DA’s decision to take the matter to court. What does this mean for the future of the GNU?

11:36

AUTISM AWARENESS - LARYKE KLUINHANS (OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND NATIONAL TRAINING COORDINATOR AT AUTISM SOUTH AFRICA) (03 APRIL 2025)

A conversation drawing in both Laryke’s lived experience as someone on the spectrum as well as her professional view as an occupational therapist, looking at:  What is autism is? What is meant by the spectrum? What's the range and gradient of the spectrum? How and when does diagnosis happen? Common challenges faced by people living with Autism?

09:44

I BET YOU CANT FIND - SOMEONE LIVING ON THE SPECTRUM (03 APRIL 2025)

08:11

LITTLE MR AND SOUTH AFRICA - LUTHANDO NKOSI (03 APRIL 2025)

 Profiling little Mr and Ms Africa contestant Luthando Nkosi.

06:35

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP 03 APRIL 2025

05:09

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (03 APRIL 2025)

They say he's got the 'Midas touch' - except instead of gold, everything turns into records and milestones! From that unforgettable century celebration to becoming the standard bearer for a new generation, can you name this cricket alchemist who's rewriting the rulebook. Who is this celebrity?

06:17

WE STAND WITH CWECWE (02 APRIL 2025)

04:33

SLEGS AFRIKAANS (02 APRIL 2025)

Musician Elandré shares his favourite Afrikaans word for 'Slegs Afrikaans'. His favourite Afrikaans word is 'aanklank', that roughly translates to 'resonate'.

08:43

INTERVIEW - YOUNGR (02 APRIL 2025)

06:06

I BET YOU CANT FIND - SOMEONE WITH FALSE TEETH

10:52

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP- THE CALM BEFORE THE ROAR (02 APRIL 2025)

07:05

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (02 APRIL 2025)

07:29

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU (01 APRIL 2025)

Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

08:55

AROUND THE WORLD IN A PLATE - AUSTRALIA

We catch up with Nick to see how his challenge to eat a meal from every country in the world is going. Today he shares something from Down Under.

05:40

I BET YOU CANT FIND - WISHING YOU COULD UNSEE SOMETHING (01 APRIL 2025)

Nick Hamman is looking for people that have seen something they wish they could unsee.

08:02

BUDGET SHOWDOWN - THE VAT THAT SHOOCK THE HOUSE POEM (01 APRIL 2025)

Nick Hamman wrote a poem for all that is happening right now.

05:05

HAPPY APRIL FOOS 2025 (01 APRIL 2025)

06:06

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (01 APRIL 2025)

Who is this radiant queen whose fairy tale got a platinum upgrade? From Miss SA crown to power-couple renown, she's mastered the art of turning life chapters into headline gold. Can you name this media darling whose love story reads like a modern-day royal romance?

04:12

BUZZ WORD (31 MARCH)

02:42

XOLI'S MONEY MONDAY (31 MARCH)

11:16

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP - VOTING WEEK UPDATE (31 MARCH)

04:26

I BET YOU CAN'T FIND (31 MARCH)

09:26

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (31 MARCH)

09:26

MARLI'S MONDAY MOTIVATION (31 MARCH)

05:19

GAME ON - WOZA WEEKEND - MONALEPELO

Monapelo’s remarkable achievements this year include winning a gold medal in her age group at the South African Tumbling Championships in September 2024. She also excelled at the Ekurhuleni Tumbling and Trampoline Gymnastics Championships, clinching gold in Level 5 Trampoline and Level 6 Tumbling. Monapelo Mojapelo was named the Amayanga-Yanga athlete of the year at the prestigious Gauteng Sport Awards in 2024.

07:11

I BET YOU CANT FIND - GOING COMMANDO (28 MARCH 2025)

13:02

5 BREAKFAST ON THIS DAY POP QUIZ (28 MARCH 2025)

09:40

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (28 MARCH 2025)

He spoke in tongues of steel strings and pounding feet, a scholar of the streets who gave voice to the voiceless. From underground shebeens to world stages, his music mapped forbidden journeys and secret handshakes that became national treasures. Can you name this bridge-builder whose melodies still scatter the darkness like morning light over the Drakensberg. Who is this celebrity?

04:55

PAP AND POLITICS - THE SASSA GOLD CARD SWAP (PASEKA LETSATSI - SASSA SPOKESPERSON)

Thabo Baloyi chats to SASSA Spokesperson about the SASSA GOLD CARD SWAP

07:31

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY - NEW ANCHOR MIKE V (27 MARCH 2025)

5 Weekend Breakfast has a new host, Mike V!

04:57

I BET YOU CANT FIND - THE PERSON WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THE SHORTEST ENCOUNTER (27 MARCH 2025)

Nick Hamman is looking for someone that has experienced the shortest....encounter.

12:07

THABOS SONG FOR OPRAH (27 MARCH 2025)

Thabo wrote a song for his favourite....Oprah.

03:21

THE CRINGIEST THING ON THE INTERNET RIGHT NOW WE THANK YOU ELON MUSK (27 MARCH 2025)

An Elon Musk superfan has created a music video filmed on the back of a Tesla Cybertruck that celebrates the billionaire’s “master plan to save our lives. Alessandra Basher, who describes herself as a stay-at-home mom who “dreams” of becoming a stand-up comedian, has been mocked online for the video branded the “most cringe thing on the internet right now.”

05:11

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (27 MARCH 2025)

She's been both a reality TV disruptor and a political lightning rod, a fashion risktaker and a linguistic trendsetter. From viral Instagram rants to historic Grammy wins, her journey reads like a modern fairy tale - if Cinderella came from the projects with a razor-sharp tongue. Can you name this unapologetic truth-teller who turned her life into art, Who is this celebrity?

06:16

THE 5 BREAKFAST HUMAN ORCHESTRA (26 MARCH 2025)

11:42

I BET YOU CAN'T FIND - GOOD POLICE STORIES (26 MARCH 2025)

Nick Hamman is looking for people with good stories about the South African Police.

09:25

SLEGS AFRIKAANS - INGE BECKMAN - GEESTESOOG

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.

02:05

MUDDY IPAD HELPS SOLVE MURDER (26 MARCH 2025)

An iPad covered in mud and discovered after more than five years in the Thames has provided a crucial piece of evidence leading to the convictions of three men in a murder plot, London police said..

03:39

SIBLINGS COMING HOME (26 MARCH 2025)

Do you remember how you were as a child when your parents came home with your siblings?

02:45

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (26 MARCH 2025)

This actor-director-producer-activist once played a man who couldn't lie, but his real talent is making us believe every character he portrays. From Syrian prisons to Italian villas, from corporate boardrooms to space stations - his passport must be as thick as his IMDB page. Who is this perennial 'Sexiest Man Alive' who somehow gets more distinguished with each passing year?

06:26

I BET YOU CANT FIND - 5 BREAKFAST HUMAN ORCHESTRA

Nick Hamman is looking for the 5 Breakfast Human Orchestra.

13:03

NAURYZ CELEBRATIONS IN KAZAKHSTAN (25 MARCH 2025)

Nick Hamman is remembers a story of the Nauryz celebrations in Kazakhstan.

03:32

THE VEGETABLE ORCHESTRA (25 MARCH 25)-01

The Vegetable Orchestra’s Guinness World Record. Unique Musical Concept – The Vegetable Orchestra, an 11-member group from Vienna, Austria, plays instruments entirely carved from fresh vegetables, including carrot recorders, cucumberphones, radish bass flutes, and leek violins. Unconventional Sounds – Their instruments produce distinctive, often animal-like or abstract sounds, offering a musical experience unlike traditional instruments.

05:53

HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU (25 MARCH 2025)

Presented by Thabo, this segment delivers a humorous and unique take on the weird, wacky, and risqué news of the day. It adds a playful twist to current events, making news consumption entertaining.

07:34

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (25MARCH25)

From casting spells to casting shadows, Her magic evolved from wands to words. 'Look at Her Now' - the girl who was 'Good For You', Became the woman who needed 'Nobody' to prove her worth. Can you guess who this celebrity is?

04:44

I BET YOU CANT FIND (25 MARCH 2025)

Nick Hamman is looking for people that know someone who is living a double life.

09:20

MONEY MONDAYS - DEBT REVIEW (THULI MAGUBANE)

08:05

5 YEARS SINCE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN

March 23 marked five years since South Africa entered one of the strictest Covid-19 lockdowns in the world

08:24

WAR CRY CHAPIONSHIP - PARKTOWN BOYS HIGH (24 MARCH 2025)

Nick chats to a school that has entered the war cry championship.

05:26

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (24 MARCH 2025)

Who is this radiant queen, a woman whose crown is not just a symbol of beauty but a beacon of change? With a voice that champions equality and a presence that commands the global stage, she’s a symbol of grace, strength, and unyielding purpose. From the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape to the world’s brightest spotlight, can you guess this iconic figure, whose name is whispered in the halls of empowerment?

06:02

5FM WAR CRY CHAMPIONSHIP - WESTVILLE BOYS HIGH (21 MARCH 2025)

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