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MARLI'S MONDAY MOTIVATION: JMAES VAN BILJON (01 SEPTEMBER 2025)-02

A dear friend of the show and our favourite little motivational speaker, 8-year-old James van Biljon from Johannesburg, shares some inspirational words of wisdom with the 5Nation. James might still be quite young, but he is definitely wise beyond his years and has a gift to uplift the 5Nation with his motivational words of encouragement. Since it's 1 September 2025, not only does it mean a new season is upon us, it also means the end of 2025 is slowly creeping up on us, and James encourages us to make the most of the last bit of the year and end off strong!

WHEN A JOKE GETS A SEARCH WARRANT - ANTON TAYLOR (01 SEPTEMBER 2025)

Hawks vs. Hashtags: When a Joke Gets a Search Warrant” Who did what, and why does it matter? TikTok comedian Anton Taylor posted a satirical skit (29 March) as a fake Czech crime boss claiming he “bribed” Police Minister Senzo Mchunu with a BMW and three sex workers to attack KZN police boss Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Mchunu laid charges. The Hawks arrived with a warrant, seized Taylor’s phone, and even secured a cell-tracking order. The docket went to prosecutors... who declined to prosecute. Meanwhile, Mchunu’s on special leave while a judicial commission probes separate allegations against him; Firoz Cachalia is standing in. Why it matters: This isn’t just about a spicy skit, it’s about state power colliding with free speech in the social media era. What’s the tea? + The raid happened in June, while Taylor was overseas, he wakes up to 10 missed calls, Hawks at his door, and an affidavit framing his post as “crimes against the state” (even “terrorism” language tossed around). +  A Hawks spokesperson later cites a Cybercrimes Act angle: “damaging the dignity of a person on social media without consent.” +  Taylor’s phone was held for two weeks. He says a Hawks captain told him the minister was personally offended and “couldn’t let it slide.” + Outcome? The NPA said nah, “no reasonable prospect” of winning a case. + Parliament’s Police Committee chair Ian Cameron called it abuse of power, “North Korea-esque.” Taylor’s pinned the video and told politicians who’ve taken jokes on the chin to stand up. What’s being questioned or exposed? + Power vs. parody: Can a politician weaponize elite crime units over a meme? + Lawfare & chilling effect: Using the Hawks and Cybercrimes laws on satire risks scaring creators, journos, and campus media into silence. +  Priorities check: While SA fights violent crime, do we spend hundreds of thousands chasing a joke? +  Political backdrop: This all lands while Mchunu himself faces a commission of iinquiry, adding big “conflict of interest” energy.

LEGAL LIABILITY FOR CONTENT CREATORS/INFLUENCERS WITH RORKE WILSOM (LAWYER)

South African DJ and influencer Cyan Boujee, plus others like Peachy Sprin- kles and Ghost Hlubi, promoted a Russian programme called Alabuga Start. On Insta, it looked like a legit “work-study” opportunity. In reality? Reports say young African women were flown to Russia, had their passports taken, and ended up assembling drones in military factories for the Ukraine war. That’s not just a dodgy brand deal, that’s influencers accidentally platforming what could be human trafficking. WHAT’S THE TEA? Women recruited thought they’d be in hospitality or study programmes. In- stead, they got surveillance, long shifts, chemical burns, and barely any pay. Some as young as 15 worked alongside them. South Africa’s Department of International Relations even had to rescue one woman after she realised she’d been trapped. Meanwhile, the Russian Embassy insists it’s all “un- founded allegations.” And the influencers? They quietly deleted their promo posts once the backlash hit. WHAT’S BEING QUESTIONED OR EXPOSED? This is about more than one bad collab. It’s exposing how: Influence = responsibility. An Insta ad isn’t just vibes when people’s lives are at stake. Power imbalance. Exploiting high youth unemployment makes scams easier to sell. Trust & regulation. If influencers can hype up something linked to human trafficking, what’s the real line between “sponno” and scam? WHY SHOULD OUR LISTENERS CARE? Because Gen Z knows the hustle economy is real, jobs are scarce, and “op- portunities abroad” can feel like a golden ticket. But this story shows how desperation can be weaponised. Also, if influencers we follow can mislead us, knowingly or not, how do we check the receipts before buying into their hype? This isn’t just about Russia. It’s about digital trust, brand responsibility, and your safety.

MONEY MONDAYS - HIDDEN COSTS OF RENTINGG YOUR DREAM PLACE

t’s Monday, and you know what that means, time to get your money right with Money Mondays with Xoli Zondo! Last week, we unpacked the hidden costs of buying your dream home... but what about renting? Today we flip the script and ask: what are the hidden costs of renting your dream place, both as a tenant and as an owner? From deposits and maintenance surprises to levies and management fees, there’s a lot more to renting than just paying the monthly rent. That’s why Xoli and our financial expert Thuli Magubane are here to break it all down, and of course, we’ll hear from our Money Babies on what they think too. So before you sign that lease, stick around, this conversation could save you from some serious financial headaches.

FAKE NEWS (01 SEPTEMBER 2025)

Leah and the team present the news that wasn't.

GUESS THE CELEBRITY (01 SEPTEMBER 2025)

They swung into the world as co-stars but landed as soulmates, one, a chameleon of screens from Disney sets to Emmy stages; the other, a nimble Brit who turned webs into wings. Hint Legend: • Disney: her early acting career beginnings • webs: his role as the superhero that defined him

ON THIS DAY (01 SEPTEMBER 2025)

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