5 Lunch

Society & Culture 2021

With Zanele Potelwa and Yanga MjoliEasy listening vibes with news hot off the press and interactive chats about everything that matters to you. Whether you’re in the office, on campus or on the go, this is where you grab lunch!

5L SO5N - EVIL MONDAY

State of 5 Nations:   This week's theme is Villainous Monologues.     STATE OF 5 Nation topic: - The greatest plot yet!, Changing Friday to Monday?

03:09

5L BLACK CARD CHRONICALS

If your boss gave you their black card, how would you use it? 

03:34

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION - ANDREW KOJI

Nadia Romanos chats to UK actor, Andrew Koji, about joining the cast of Gangs of London Season 3 - now streaming on Showmax. Gangs of London tells the story of London being torn apart by the turbulent power struggles of its international gangs and the sudden power vacuum that's created when the head of London's most powerful crime family is assassinated. Koji portrays an unnamed assassin at the heart of the unfolding mystery across the series.  Returning cast members include Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísu, Joe Cole, Michelle Fairley, Lucian Msamati, Brian Vernel, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Narges Rashidi, Asif Raza Mir, Orli and Eri Shuka, Jahz Armando, and Fady Elsayed. Koji is best known for his lead role as Bruce Lee–inspired martial artist on the show Warrior, which was shot in South Africa, as well as Peaky Blinders, American Gods, the G. I. Joe prequel Snake Eyes.

04:50

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Nadia has the pick of this week's new releases.

09:32

5L SPEEDSTA

Lula and Nadia welcome DJ Speedsta to the 5FM family.

07:44

5L HARDEST LESSONS

LuNadTics tell us about the hardest lessons they learnt from their parents.

09:48

5L SO5N - EXAM CHEATER

State of 5 Nations:  This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is Villainous Monologues.  STATE OF 5 Nation topic: -Cheating on an exam

05:11

5L DIDN'T HEAR IT FROM ME

This is where the LuNadTics spill the tea. Click to listen.

14:16

5L SO5N BURST YOUR BUBBLE

State of 5 Nations:  This is an improvised speech competition,   How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is Villainous monologues STATE OF 5 Nation topic: -Bursting someone's bubble

04:19

5L FRIENDTOWN

What is your friendship visitation threshold?

04:21

5L STEREO-TYPICAL

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living?

05:27

ZEE NXUMALO

Today we have a chart-topping artist who can be dubbed as the voice of a generation. when she’s not sitting at number one in the charts she is changing gears on the biggest stages wearing the coolest fashion. Lunadtiks please welcome the platinum-selling Zee Nxumalo 

15:29

5L HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

Human Rights Day: Interview with Kayan Leung (Head of Strategic Litigation Programme at Lawyers for Human Rights )  today is Human Rights Day and even though it is a public holiday it is also a reminder that we as humans have Rights that should be observed and not infringed upon. commemorate this day 5 Lunch has invited Keyan Keung who is the head of  Strategic Litigation programmes at Lawyers for Human Rights.

17:29

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Nadia Romanos spoke to the cast of new local Netflix series, "GO!”, including Thandolwethu Zondi (Siya ‘Bolt’ Gumede), Thandeka Dawn King and Mamodibe Ramodibe. The series follows a young sprinter, Siya ‘Bolt’ Gumede, who is given a life-changing scholarship to a prestigious school in Johannesburg. While racing toward his dreams of athletic success, he must also outrun the trauma and painful memories that haunt him, learning that the real race is not only on the track but also within himself.

12:36

5L SOUTH AFRICA'S NATIONAL FOOD

When you google what is South Africa’s national dish, they say is Bobotie and we disagree!   So we have officially appointed ourselves as the  South African cuisine commission  Topic: and what we want to know is, What dish do you believe should be the official South African cuisine?

06:39

5L SO5N - SCHOOL UNIFORMS

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   This week's theme is Social Media Speeches.   STATE OF 5 Nation topic: -School debate about wearing school uniform

03:22

5L DEATH WARNING

Would you choose to know when you will die if the information was available to you?

06:05

5L CULTURE SHOCK

LuNadTics tap in about the time they had a complete culture shock.

05:50

5L SCHOOLED

Can this LuNadTic answer 10 questions in 60 seconds to walk away with the cash?

04:43

5L SO5N - RESIGNATION

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   This week's theme is Social Media Speeches.   STATE OF 5 Nation topic: -Resignation from a job you have worked 5 years in

05:08

5L PICK UP LINES

What is your never fail pick up line?

09:03

5L YOU DIDN'T HEAR IT FROM ME

This is the part of the show where the LuNadTics spill the tea

05:55

5L SO5N - WON THE LOTTERY

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   This week's theme is Social Media Speeches.    You just found out you won the Lottery and you have to share the news with the family

06:33

5L EXPOSED BY CHILD

 A four-year-old boy in Wisconsin called the cops on his mom after he found out that she had eaten his Ice cream . Has a child ever exposed you? 

04:25

5L THINGS YOU DO FOR LOVE

Crazy financial things LuNadTics have done for love.

04:47

5L SO5N - DIPLOMATIC TWEETERS

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is Social Media Speeches.   STATE OF 5 Nation topic: -You are the president and are explaining why your ambassador got expelled from the US

04:26

5L IN THIS ECONOMY

LuNadTics tell us what they've had to give up in these trying times.

07:16

5L YOU MESSED UP

Can Leah help this listener fix a major office mistake?

09:28

5L WRONG SONG

Leah's favourite late night feature comes to daytime radio.

06:41

5L WHAT WOULD YOU BAN

If you could ban one thing in South Africa - what would you choose?

08:54

5L SO5N - CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. If you believe that public speaking is your thing, then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: His week's theme is infomercial advertising every day. Scenario’s? STATE OF 5 Nation topic: Cat got your tongue

04:24

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Nadia chats to stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt about their new movie - Electric State.

09:23

5L WHAT WOULD YOUR PET SAY

If your pet could speak - what would they say to you?

05:07

5L SO5N - LOST SOCK SOCIETY

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,  How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. if you believe that public speaking is your thin,g then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: His week's theme is infomercial advertising every day. Scenario’s?  Lost Sock Tracker

06:34

5L GYM CHRONICLES

Gym Chronicles: What is the wildest interaction you have had with someone at the gym. 

10:33

5L SO5N LUNCH PROTECTION

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is infomercial advertising every day. Scenario’s?   Topic: Lunch Protection Service 

03:47

5L HIGH SCHOOL SCANDAL

LuNadTics remember their favourite high school scandals.

07:58

5L DIDN'T HEAR IT FROM ME

This LuNadTics spills the tea about a naughty teacher.

07:25

5L SO5N - SOCIAL INVESTIGATION

 State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is infomercial advertising every day. Scenario’s?   Topic:  Social Media Investigation Unit

05:15

5L FAMILY DISAGREEMENTS

Is there something that you and your family just don’t agree on?

05:21

5L SO5N - INFOMERCIAL BREAK UP

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is infomercial advertising every day. Scenario’s?   Topic:  Breaking up with someone after a long relationship

05:41

5L FUN FACTS ABOUT RANDOM SUBJECTS

LuNadTics share fun facts about a random topic.

10:39

5L SO5N ED SHEERAN LOVE

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   How it works: This week, we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition. If you believe that public speaking is your thing, then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: High School Love Letter  Famous Musician (Ed Shareen) high school love letter

04:23

5L BEST BODY PART

A 36 year old man named Shafeek Hashim , turned his bald head into advertising space and he is constin 50000 indian rupee’s per ad which is about R10300.  Topic: that got us thinking about body parts being assets and what i wanna know is which body part do you trust enough to make you that type of money ?

05:49

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Nadia has the pick of the new releases on the box and at the movies.

09:20

5L SO5N - CEO LOVE

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works This week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. STATE OF 5 Nation topic: -CEO’s high school love letter

06:08

5L THINGS YOU SHOULD BE PAID EXTRA FOR

Pubity reported that Tokyo based marketing firm Piaa Inc. is introducing a policy that  non-amoking employees an additional six days of paid leave  to compensate for the time lost during colleagues smoke break. What office habit do you feel that you  should be rewarded for tolerating?

05:05

5L SCHOOLED

Can this LuNadTic answer 10 questions in 60 seconds and walk away with the cash?

03:44

5L MEAT LOVERS' MARKET

Are you a vegetarian or vegan who turned back to meat?

03:42

5L SO5N - SECURITY LOVE

State of 5 Nation This is an improvised speech competition, how it works This week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. Theme : High school love letter Topic: Security Guards at work

05:52

5L NOT FOR LOVE

Have you ever been in a relationship, knowing that you are using the person for clout? Or they are providing a form of support that isn’t just love!?

04:34

5L YOU DIDN'T HEAR IT FROM ME

This is he part of the show where LuNadTics spill the tea - but you didn't hear it from me.

05:36

5L NAKED IN PUBLIC

Megan Thee Stallion at the Oscars and The Grammys have seen a lot of skin. What would the circumstances need to be (How much money, how comfortable would you need to be) to go out in public showing A LOT of skin? Topic: Going out into public naked: Nude beaches? Places you could be naked in?

09:45

5L SO5N - LOVE YOUR CASHIER

State of 5 Nation This is an improvised speech competition, how it works This week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: Love letter in high school Topic: The Grocery store cashier

05:11

5L IN LAYMEN'S TERMS

In the wake of the Academy Awards, Nadia explains some  of the ins and outs of movie production - in laymen's terms

04:41

5L STEREO-TYPICAL

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living, based on his 3 clues?

05:10

5L SO5N - PETROL LOVER

  State of 5 Nation: This is an improvised speech competition, Write a high school love letter to the person who put petrol in your car today!

05:24

5L NOT YOURS TO BREAK

Have you ever damaged something that belonged to someone else? How did you handle it?

10:04

5L SOCIAL MEDIA SNITCH

How has social media snitched on you?

02:24

5L MARS BABY

The producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter at the helm of the new charge of R&B and alternative pop. Growing up in CPT, USA and now residing in JHB, the twenty-six year-old’s rhetoric on love, hate and the things that exist in between is uniquely compelling. Mars Baby has collaborated with artists including Shekhinah, Zoocci Coke Dope, Filah Lah Lah and lordkez and been recognized by Apple Music as an Artist to Watch.

12:24

5L SO5N - COP RAP BATTLE

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works This week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: Career rap  Topic: Cop

03:04

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Nadia picks the weekend winners at the movies and on the box.

14:25

5L COHABIT BAD HABITS

Housemate chronicles:  What was the biggest problem you had when you lived with someone?

04:24

5L SO5N UBER BATTLES

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,  how it works:  This week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: Career rap  Topic: E - hailing driving 

06:43

5L SIBLING RIVALRY

Sibling Rivalry Chronicles The team were discussing how sometimes family blood is not thick enough to love everyone unconditionally and that sometimes you end up not liking siblings,  Why did you and your sibling become rivals? and have you mended things?

14:19

5L SO5N - CASHIER RAP GAME

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works This week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: Career rap  Topic: Cashier ( battle of the bags) 

04:39

5L DIDN'T HEAR IT FROM ME

It's time for LuNadTics to spill the tea.

09:01

5L SO5N - THE MECHANICS

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works This week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL: Career rap  Topic: Mechanics (Spanner in the works) 

04:22

5L SHARE YOUR WINS

 So Asap Rocky was found not guilty of his assault charges, and was funny and wholesome about the video shared on social media when he got the verdict in court, he was approached by one of the attorneys and he moved her away and jumped over a small border to hug Rihanna, this got me thinking about good news.  Topic: When you receive good news who is the first person you tell and Who is the person you always want to tell last and why?

07:27

5L STEREO-TYPICAL

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living?

07:43

5L S05N - RAP BATTLE CHEF

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works this week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is Career rap  Topic: Chef knives out (Chefs Battle) 

05:44

5L PUBLIC FIGHTS

Do you wait until you get home? Or do you do it right there in front of everyone?

04:43

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Nadia has the pick of your weekend's viewing.

08:51

5L SO5N - FAREWELL

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works this week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL Corporate Communication Topic: Farewell message for your best friend's partner, who you didn't like?

05:17

5L SCHOOLED

Can this LuNadTic answer 10 questions correctly in 60 seconds and win the cash?

03:29

5L TOW TRUCK CHRONICALS

What did your tow truck driver do that one time?

06:56

5L SO5N - NEW CAR

Corporate communication: Your colleague has a new car, but you may or may not be a little envious.

10:34

5L GLAD YOU DIDN'T GET IT

That thing you didn't get, but now you're happy about it!

09:28

5L YOU DIDN'T HEAR IT FROM ME

Time for the LuNadTics to spill the tea.

10:17

5L RANDOM CASH DROP

A rare square 37-carat emerald owned by the Aga Khan fetched nearly $9 million (about R163 million) at an auction in Geneva on Tuesday, 12 November, making it the world’s most expensive green stone.   What random item would you spend a large amount of money on? 

03:46

5L SO5N - INDIVIDUAL BILLS

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works this week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: RL Corporate Communication Topic: explaining to your friends you are only paying for what you ordered instead of splitting the bill 

05:43

5L YOUR PARTNER SUCKS

What it that one thing you just cant do with your partner because they Suck at it no matter how much they try ?

05:47

5L SO5N - FORMAL CHICKEN

Lula and Nadia write a fromal email apologising for not taking the chicken out of the freezer in time.

05:53

5L BETTER CALL 5 LUNCH VALENTINE CALLBACK

Lula and Nadia call Aiden back to find out how the Valentine date with David went.

08:02

5L ALL EYES ON YOU

Did you stumble when all eyes were on you?

06:02

5L TRESOR

Today we have one of the most prolific musicians, in the industry and like the meaning of his name, He is a treasure that, we have cherished since we heard him for the first time 10 years ago.  He is a king of melodies and after a 3-year hiatus, he is here to share his latest music!, Lunadticks please welcome Tresor !!

11:17

5L BETTER CALL 5 LUNCH - VALENTINES DAY

Aiden called 5 Lunch to assist with her valentine. Did she succeed? Hit play and find out!

06:54

5L SO5N - BAD GIFTERS ANONYMOUS

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   how it works this week we will give it a little twist by doing an on-the-spot speech competition, if you believe that public speaking is your thing then this one is for you. This week's theme is: 5 Lunch’s Survival Guide to Life  STATE OF 5 Nation topic: Bad gifter anonymous  Execution:

04:20

5L CELEBRITY VALENTINE

So the Write of Boondocks shared a story about how the Famous Usher was actually based on him. He shares how his ex-wife risked it all for Usher when he popped up at a restaurant while they were having dinner.  Topic: Which celebrity are you willing to risk it all for?

09:29

5L SO5N - LEG DAY

Are you a serial leg day skipper at the gym?

04:27

5L WORLD RADIO DAY

It's World Radio Day and the LuNadTics are doing their best to be on the radio!

06:33

5L LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION

Nadia has the pic of this weekend's new releases on the big screen and on the box.

09:54

5L BETTER CALL 5 LUNCH VALENTINE

Need a hand getting your Valentine's Day to pop? Better call 5 Lunch!

03:51

5L SO5N BRAGGERS ANONYMOUS

State of 5 Nation  This week's theme is: 5 lunch’s Survival Guide to Life  Topic: Being Part of an Unlikely Support Group:  STATE OF 5 Nation topic: Braggers anonymous

06:15

5L FAMILY INTERFERENCE

Has your family ever interfered in your relationship? LuNadTics weigh in.

08:13

5L YOU DIDN'T HEAR IT FROM ME

Time to spill the tea with the LuNadTics.

05:24

5L LAYMEN'S TERMS

Laymen's terms:  The Land Expropriation Bill Part 3 Update:  Afriforum, Refugees and South African Sanctions Nadia breaks it down - in laymen's terms!

04:28

5L HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS

LuNadTics share their High School Reunion chronicles.

06:10

5L - SUPERBOWL HYPE

Kendrick Lemar just delivered one of the most Iconic Superbowl half time performances and this got us thinking, Which local sport deserves a half-performance and who do you want to see perform

03:59

5L SO5N - COMPLIMENTS

State of 5 Nation  This is an improvised speech competition,   This week's theme is: 5 lunch’s Survival guide to life  Topic: Being Part of an Unlikely Support Group:  STATE OF 5 Nation topic: -Over Complimenter Anonymous

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