5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - OUTGROWING PEOPLE

If your life was a book what is this current chapter called?

QOTD - CURRENT LIFE'S CHAPTER

If your life was a book what is this current chapter called?

YB5 SSP 05 MAY

Student Sponsorship Programme SSP's Sokhululeka Sibiya features in this youth month edition of YB5, sharing how SSP aims to give brilliant students access to quality education and opportunities

QOTD - REMOVE THE IRRITANT

You get to permanently delete one minor annoyance from the world, what is it?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - THE FRIENDZONE

The friendzone doesn't exist!

QOTD - UNVERSITY OF ADULTING

If you could add a topic/subject to this adulting course, what would you add?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - THEORETICAL VS PRACTICAL EDUCATION

The education system should focus more on practical skills and less on theoretical knowledge.

QOTD - FUTURE FORTUNE TELLER

You are transported 10 years into the future, you have access to the internet for 10 minutes, what are you searching?

QOTD - PARENTS ARE ALWAYS RIGHT

What a phrase your parents said growing up, and now it’s cemented into your memory?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - STRAIGHT TALKER

Calling yourself a "Straight talker" is often just an excuse for being rude.

YB5 WITH LRS

In this episode of Young Blood 5, Dr Salomé Teuteberg from the Labour Research Service joins Yonaka in conversation about the organisation's interesting use of AI tools and advocating for care work to be valued.

QOTD - JUDGING BY THE COVER

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - TRUE INCOMPATIBLE LOVE

You can love someone deeply and still not be compatible.

MYSTIC MORNINGS PSYCHIC MEDIUM

QOTD - UNDERRATED TV SERIES

What tv series is criminally underrated?

QOTD - LOVE LANGUAGES

What's your personal love-language: your real way of showing it?

YB5 SASLAW 22 MAY

We are still looking into worker's rights this month on YB5, as Yonaka speaks to Sean Snyman, the National President of the South African Society for Labour Law about the importance of providing access to justice for the South African labour force.

QOTD - WORDS THAT STICK

QOTD - What is something you wish you could unhear from someone you dated / an ex?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - TERTIARY EDUCATION WOES

University is the new pyramid scheme — you’re paying to network, not to learn

QOTD - STOP IT I LIKE IT

What is your, "I know it's bad, but I'm not stopping it habit"?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - ARGUMENTS

The more you argue with someone, the more you love them.

5MM CHALLENGE ACCEPTED ROLLER DERBY

On this week's challenge accepted, the team try contact sports on roller skates! Roller Derby! How will they fare in the challenge?

YB5 LOVE LIFE 15 MAY

"The New loveLife Trust, also known as “loveLife”, is a South African non-profit youth organisation that was established in 1999 as a joint initiative of leading South African non-governmental organisations, private foundations and the South African government. With the passage of time the vision of the organisation has evolved to not only focus on HIV but to become “a leader in Youth Health Promotion” where Health, in line with the World Health Organisation (WHO), is defined as a “state of complete physical, mental and social well-being”. The organisation positions its programmes not only for risk reduction and active lifestyles but also as the generator of empowered young people with a better future. We are POWERING THE FUTURE!" extracted from LoveLife website : https://lovelife.org.za/corporate-overview/

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - DO YOU LOVE KIDS

Not liking kids makes you a bad person

QOTD - DON'T COMPROMISE

What’s a belief or value you’ll never compromise on?

QOTD - YONAKA'S DATE Q&A

Yonaka is going on a date this Saturday and the dates she has gone on recently have not been hitting the right spot in terms of conversation. What questions should she be asking on a date?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - NO OFFENCE

Being offended doesn’t mean you’re right.

QOTD - UNLEARN

What is something you had to unlearn in your life?

5MM CHALLENGE ACCEPTED FENCING

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY

Main character energy” just narcissism!

YB5 with Hlanganisa Community Fund 08 May

This week on YB5, Chiedza Chagutah from Hlanganisa Community Fund shares how the organisation brings access to justice in society, adding to the greater discourse of GBV-F and how as individuals we can mitigate the impact of climate change.

QOTD - FRIENDSHIP REQUIREMENTS

What are the non-negotiables for someone to earn a spot in your circle?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - FRIENDSHIPS

Not all friendships are meant to last forever, and that’s okay.

QOTD - PERSONALITY SOFTWARE UPDATE

If you could instantly install a personality trait into yourself, like a software update, what would you choose? Maybe it’s confidence, patience, being more outgoing, or learning to say no without guilt. No hard work, no therapy, just boom, it’s part of you. What trait are you downloading into your personality today?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - WEEKENDS ARE OVERRATED

Weekends are overrated because the Sunday scaries ruin the whole weekend.

QOTD - GROWN UP PURCHASES

What's the first "big people" purchase that made you feel like an adult? 

5MM - CRAIG LUCAS INTERVIEW

5MM CHALLENGE ACCEPTED DRUMMIES

On this episode, the team joins the St. Dominics drummies team, The Majorettes. Are they up for the Challenge?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - DEUCES!

All relationships should come with a post exit interview!

QOTD - LAZY DAY

What is something you refuse to do on a public holiday?

YB5 YB5 MES 01 MAY

MES (Mould Empower Serve) is aiding vulnerable members of society and teaching young people to give back to society. Yonaka speaks to Suzan Chauke from the organization about how the organization is gearing up to spread hope to the homeless population this winter.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - LESSONS LEARNT

What is a lesson you had to learn the hard way?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - WHY SO DRAMATIC

Most people who say that they hate drama are the drama themselves and are usually causing it.

QOTD - STUCK IN YOUR HEAD

What's one phrase you heard once that you haven't forgotten?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - MONEY DOES NOT BUY YOU LOVE

Money does not buy you love?

QOTD - LIFE IS A SERIES

A reality tv show about your life has been created, what’s it called & what kind of reality show is it? Is there a lot of drama, challenges, puzzles, partying?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA

Pineapple on pizza isn’t the problem, it’s bacon & banana

YB5 Women for Change 24 April

In this episode of YB5, Yonaka speaks to Bulelwa Adonis, the Spokesperson of the organization about the call to declare GBV-F a National Disaster and how this pandemic affects everyone.

QOTD - SCHOOL RATINGS

Write a school report card for yourself for the first quarter of the year “could apply herself more, too chatty in class, not achieving to her full potential, excelling in maths, etc”.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - TO BE LOVED

You don't need to be beautiful to be loved!

QOTD - WEIRD THINGS YOUR FAMILY DID

What’s something your family does or did growing up that other people might find unusual, but was totally normal to you?

QOTD - DESCRIBE YOURSELF AS A DRINK

Describe yourself as a drink, and what extra’s would you add?

5MM CHALLENGE ACCEPTED POTTERY

On this episode of Challenge Accepted, the team tackle the soothing skill of pottery. How will they fare?

YB5 Afrika Tikkun 17 April

Afrika Tikkun was born at a time of tentative hope and palpable transformation. As we commemorate 30 years of our freedom and democracy as a South African nation, at Afrika Tikkun we are equally proud to celebrate 30 years of our unwavering commitment to nurturing young lives and empowering communities. Over the past three decades, like the evolution of our fledgling democracy, the lives of young people and communities have been markedly transformed. Our mission, of investing in the potential of children and youth from underprivileged backgrounds, is synonymous with the democratic ethos of equality and Ubuntu. As we reflect on three decades of service, impact and partnerships, we are inspired to continue our work with renewed vigour and hope for the next 30 years and beyond.

YB5 10 April Vuyolethu's Haven

Vuyolethu’s Haven, established in 2023, is a non-profit organisation (NPO) dedicated to providing comprehensive education and training for parents, caregivers and teachers to ensure they are well-equipped to support and nurture the development of autistic children. We understand the unique challenges faced by these children and their families, and our mission is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where they can thrive. With a team of experienced professionals and a range of specialised programs, Vuyolethu’s Haven aims to improve the quality of life for children with autism and empower them to reach their full potential

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - THE EX FACTOR

If you break up and get back together your anniversary counter needs to start from scratch

QOTD - THROW IT AWAY!

Is there something in your house / home / room that you just can't bring yourself to throw away for whatever reason?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - PAY BACK

You should pay your parents back for anything other than basic human rights!

QOTD - STAY SOFT

What does soft life mean to you?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - GROUP CHATS

Group chats are unnecessary, if you need to talk to me you can talk to me directly!

QOTD - HAVE YOU TRIED...

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - MEAL TIME

Going to a restaurant just before the doors close is not rude!

QOTD - WHERE ARE YOU FROM

Where are you from? Tell us the whole story, where were you born, versus where did you grow up, versus where do you say you are from?

QOTD - COOL THINGS ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN

If people from outside your hometown were to visit. What would be the best attraction to show them?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - GHOSTING

In some instances, ghosting someone is actually okay. Not everybody deserves closure.

QOTD - WORDS AND PHRASES THAT SHOULD STOP

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - CAMPING IS NOT A HOLIDAY

QOTD - SELF ICKS

what is the one ick that you give yourself?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTIVITY

Working and studying from home makes you lazy and non productive.

QOTD - OVERNIGHT MILLIONAIRE

So you win the lotto, but you still need to work, what are the things that change? (your responsibilities don't change, but what does?)

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - YOUR FAVOURITE SITCOMS

Friends, The Office and How I Met your mother are not funny, they are actually problematic!

QOTD - YOUR MOST LIKEABLE QUALITY

What’s your most likeable quality?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - GREETINGS

You don't need to greet everyone in the office, this isn’t church!

QOTD - ODD GREEEN FLAGS

What is a green flag that is oddly specific? - what makes someone attractive (the little things).

5MM CHALLENGE ACCEPTED - BOXING

Gloves on! This week on Challenge Accepted, the Mid Mornings team take on boxing. How will they do?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - IQ MATTERS

IQ matters more than people want to admit when it comes to success.

QOTD - DIGITAL NOMAD

If you had the choice of working remote in any country, which one would it be and why?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - BEING TOO KIND

Being too kind will get you taken advantage of.

QOTD - MONEY SPLURGER

What's the thing you've spent money on, big or small that brings you the most joy?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY AGREEING TO DISAGREEING

Are you the type to say "Lets agree to disagree" during an argument?

5MM QOD - INVISIBILITY CLOAK

If you had an invisibility cloak, how would you use it?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - MEET THE FAM

You should always meet your partner's family - even if you're not planning on marrying.

5MM QOD - STUPID MONEY

What's that one item you spent stupid money on? Did you regret it?

5MM WOULD YOU RATHER - 5 MILLY

Would you rather have 5 million bucks or have the perfect body?

5MM QOD - RICH PEOPLE'S LAUGH

5MM CINIMIN SATURDAYS

Steph chats to Kyle and Austin about their new show on 5FM

5MM QOD - BEST PLACE TO MEET

⁠QOTD: what is the best place to meet a partner AND what is the worst place to meet one?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - BOERIES VS HOTDOGS

Hotdogs are better than boerewors rolls.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - HOLIDAYS ARE NOT FOR RELAXING

Going on holiday and just relaxing seems like a waste of time!

5MM QOD - EXCUSES EXCUSES

QOTD: what is your go to excuse for getting out of things? Like what is the one phrase you use often to get out of events or things you just dont want to do?

5MM QOD - CHILDHOOD LUXURY

What is one thing you saw as a luxury when you were a kid that is a basic thing now.

5MM UNPOPULAR OPINION - PHOTOS RUIN IT

Taking photos of literally everything ruins the moment for you and everyone around you. Just live! You don’t need to document everything

5MM QOD - TV SERIES TO LIVE IN

QOTD: If you had to live in a TV series which one would it be and why?

5MM CHALLENGE ACCEPTED - ARCHERY

Steph, Yonaka and Mike learn how to fire arrows in this edition of Challenge Accepted.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - COFFEE IS DISGUSTING

Coffee is disgusting and we need to stop pretending like it isn't.

5MM LET'S TALK ABOUT THAT - LONELINESS

Sharni Ngakane has her Masters in Clinical Psychology from WITS, and has completed her training in Clinical Psychology. Sharni deals with trauma, and is devoted to creating change in the spaces of; gender based violence, transformation, mental health, as well as child welfare through research practice and advancements in legislation. Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as significant mental health issues, with more people struggling with connection in the digital age.

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - DON'T FOLLOW YOUR PASSION

Follow your passion is bad career advice.

5MM QOD - LOTTO TICKET DILEMMA

You send a family member, friend or loved one to go and buy a lotto ticket. You win R20 Million in the lotto, with your money, but you didn't buy the ticket. What are you buying them?

5MM UNPOPPYWOPPY - UNDERWHELMING FOOD

Italian food is underwhelming and should't be anyone's favourite.

5MM QOD - STUCK ON THE SPACE STATION

QOTD: who would you not mind being stuck on the space station with for 9 months?