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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.

5B GUESS THE CELEBRITY (22 MAY 26)

In one life, he leads a monastery where pain is studied without panic. In another, he works in a laboratory trying to bend time by fractions. In another, he is a folk hero who teaches a nation how far belief can travel. In this one, he did all three without ever needing to raise his voice.

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5b THE PROBLEM IS THABO PARALLEL PARKING (22 MAY 26)

When the team discovers that Thabo Baloyi has a Code 10 licence, things quickly spiral into suspicion, chaos, and one very important question: can he actually parallel park? From heavy-duty vehicle credentials to a live parking-lot showdown, this episode puts Thabo’s driving skills — and the safety of nearby cones — to the ultimate test.

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5B GAME ON – WOZA WEEKEND (22 MAY 26)

A sports-focused segment hosted by Xoli, featuring interviews with athletes or coaches and pre-views of weekend sporting events. It’s an energizing lead-up to the weekend for sports enthusiasts.

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5B ON THIS DAY (22 MAY 26)

What happened on this day in history

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5B ON THIS DAY QUIZ (22 MAY 26)

The team battles it out on a quiz to see who remembers what happened this week.

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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.

06:48

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

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

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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.”

07:38

5B ON THIS DAY (21 MAY 26)

What happened on this day in history?

03:30

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

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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.

13:00

5B BET YOU CANT FIND_20 MAY

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5B ON THIS DAY_20 MAY

What happened on this day in history?

03:29

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.

09:02

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. 

07:53

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

07:54

5B BET YOU CANT FIND_19 MAY

12:51

5B ON THIS DAY_19 MAY

What happened on this day in history?

03:47

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.

08:34

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? 

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