5B PAP AND POLITICS: - KAIZER KGANYAGO (NATIONAL PROSECUTING AUTHORITY SPOKESPERSON) 21 MAY 26

This week, Thabo speaks to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago about the extortion and money laundering case in Mpumalanga case involving taxi boss Joe Sibanyoni. The prosecutor in the case was a no show in court on Monday for the accused's bail application, prompting the magistrate to strike the case off the court's roll.

5B WORDLE GETS A TV SHOW (21 MAY 26)

how did we go from “five-letter word before coffee” to “prime-time television”?

5B GUESS THE CELEBRITY (21 MAY 26)

She could be mistaken for a silent-film starlet who escaped the cinema screen, or a cabaret singer drawn by moonlight and mischief. Instead, she became one of animation’s earliest glamour icons; a cartoon woman with more attitude than most real celebrities of her era.”

5B ON THIS DAY (21 MAY 26)

What happened on this day in history?

5B I BET YOU CAN'T FIND - THABO'S COMMUNITY - CODE 10 DRIVERS (21 MAY 26)

5B SLEGS AFRIKAANS_20 MAY

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.

5B BET YOU CANT FIND_20 MAY

5B ON THIS DAY_20 MAY

What happened on this day in history?

5B GUESS THE CELEBRITY_20 MAY

She is perfume over pressure, elegance balanced above scrutiny.  Her world is built from reflections; some admired, some distorted.  Between image and identity, she learned how to turn visibility into power.

5B REACH FOR A DREAM INTERVIEW_20 MAY

GUEST: JULIA SOTIRIANAKOS IS THE CEO OF THE REACH FOR A  DREAM FOUNDATION    + This morning on 5 Breakfast, we’re talking fuzzy slippers, big dreams, and  one of South Africa’s most heartwarming annual campaigns.  + Slipper Day is back on 29 May 2026, and for the past 15 years, Reach For A  Dream has been bringing South Africans together to support children living  with serious and life-threatening illnesses.  + Since 1988, the foundation has fulfilled nearly 30,000 dreams — from chil dren meeting their heroes, to flying in planes, to stepping into their dream ca reers for a day. And this year, the goal is massive: R15 million to help con tinue making those moments happen.  + Joining us this morning is the CEO of Reach For A Dream, Julia Sotiria nakos, to talk about the power of dreaming, the impact these moments have  on children and families, and why something as simple as wearing slippers  can help change lives. 

5B HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU_19 MAY

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

5B BET YOU CANT FIND_19 MAY

5B ON THIS DAY_19 MAY

What happened on this day in history?

5B GUESS THE CELEBRITY_19 MAY

He is applause wrapped around anxiety, a monologue balancing on a fault line.  His humour does not escape reality it interrogates it.  Between theatre and truth, he built a desk that became a confessional for the absurd.

5B MONEY MONDAYS (18 MAY)

Hosted by Xoli and our resident Financial Expert, this segment delves into financial matters, offering tips, advice, and discussions on managing personal finances. It provides practical information tailored to the audience's needs.    GUEST: THULI MAGUBANE FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF MINT FRESH ADVISORY SERVICES    TOPIC:   + AUCTIONS    + It’s Monday, which means it’s time to stretch your money mindset on Money Mondays with Xoli Zondo and Thuli Magubane.  + This week, we’re unpacking the world of auctions; those fast-paced spaces where houses, cars, furniture and even luxury items can be sold to the highest bidder. But how do auctions actually work, and why do banks sometimes auction people’s cars and homes? 

5B I BET YOU CANT FIND (18 MAY)

5B GUESS THE CELEBRITY (18 MAY)

He is thunder with a clipboard, a storm disguised as structure.  Where others motivate, he engineers.  Where others shout, he studies.  Between madness and mastery, he built something too powerful to ignore.

5B ON THIS DAY (18 MAY)

What happened on this day in history? 

5B AFRICA TOUR - CÔTE D'IVOIRE - THE VILLAGE HAS ITS OWN OPERATING SYSTEM AND WHEN THE VILLAGE STARTS SPEAKING IN MUSIC

Once formally welcomed into the village, this episode moves deeper into the living culture of the Senufo people in northern Côte d’Ivoire, where tradition is not performed for visitors but protected through protocol, elders, sacred spaces, and customs that give the community its structure and meaning. Alongside these traditions comes a powerful lesson in everyday innovation, from traditional food storage and preservation systems to community knowledge passed down through generations. The journey then shifts into music — local greetings, translated conversations, village songs, rhythms, and traditional instruments that transform the experience from something you hear about into something you feel. More than a travel story, this episode is a reminder that culture is not something left behind by progress; sometimes it is the very rhythm carrying communities forward.

5B AFRICA TOUR - CÔTE D'IVOIRE - THE VILLAGE DOESN’T JUST OPEN - IT RECEIVES YOU

In this episode, my journey through Côte d’Ivoire takes me into one of the most intimate experiences of the tour so far: a traditional village connected to the Senufo people in the country’s north, where you quickly realise that you do not simply arrive and wander in like your GPS has diplomatic immunity. Here, there is a process — a greeting, permission, and respect. You’ll hear children singing, the sounds of village life unfolding naturally, and the formal conversation where entry is respectfully requested before anything else can begin. What might seem like a small moment reveals something much deeper: this is not culture as decoration, but culture as a living system. And once permission is granted, hospitality follows in the most human way possible with a traditional welcome drink, because whether you are in South Africa or Côte d’Ivoire, some truths travel well — when people truly welcome you, something is placed into your hand, and you receive it with respect. Before the tour, before the music, before the explanations, this episode captures the threshold moment where the village doesn’t just open — it receives you.