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Fast-paced, in-the-know, opinionated, trendy, mischievous and more than just a tad tongue in cheek, 5 Drive is the most fun you can have with your pants on – we get you home in style!
PARENTS WHO HAVE SOCIAL MEDIA ARE
They’re liking posts from three years ago, leaving comments in ALL CAPS, and misusing trending audio. The 5 Drive team is unpacking the ultimate digital hazard: parents on social media. Zanele, Nick, and the crew debate whether parents online are a wholesome addition to our feeds or an absolute, inescapable vibe killer.
DDTB - THE CAPE TOWN MARATHON
Running the Mother City! The 5 Drive team dives into the sweat, spirit, and spectacle of the Cape Town Marathon on DDTB.
TTC - THE BADDEST TRAFFIC
It's Tuesday Traffic Challenge with Nick!
GETTING MATCHING TATTOOS WITH YOUR PERSON
The 5 Drive team is opening up the floor to one of the biggest relationship gambles out there: getting matching ink with your partner. From cute, subtle symbols to bold names permanently stamped on skin, things get wild when listeners call in with their funniest, sweetest, and most regretful couple's tattoo stories.
CAN YOU GUESS THE AFRICAN COUNTRY DESCRIBED
We are testing SA’s geography skills in 'Can you guess the African country described?' Play along with the callers and see how many clues it takes for you to guess the right nation.
DELIBERATING ON THE USAGE OF WATER WITH CHANNEL AFRICA
From localized outages to broader continental shortages, our relationship with water has hit a critical tipping point. The crew links up with Channel Africa to look past the policy talk and unpack the real, everyday reality of water preservation.
DDTB - TOP 5 SPORTING MOMENTS
In this edition of Don't Drop the Ball (DDTB), the 5 Drive team takes on the impossible task of ranking the top 5 most iconic, unforgettable sporting moments in history.
GABRIELLE UNION BURIES ASHES OF FATHER IN SOUTH AFRICA
Hollywood royalty finds a deep, spiritual home in Mzansi. The 5 Drive team discusses global superstar Gabrielle Union’s incredibly moving journey to South Africa, where she laid her late father’s ashes to rest. The crew unpacks the deep emotional significance behind her choice, the beauty of ancestral connection, and why our beautiful country continues to hold a profound place in her heart.
WHEN DO WE GIVE OUT Q ON BRAIN BUSTER
In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.
ZEE NXUMALO ON DREAMS WHILE YOU'RE STILL ALIVE
Amapiano prodigy and chart-topping star Zee Nxumalo joins the 5 Drive team for a powerful, eye-opening chat about manifestation and grabbing your dreams while you’re still alive to witness them. Fresh off her massive streaming milestones, Zee drops gems on her meteoric rise, staying grounded, and why being a little "delusional" about your goals is the ultimate superpower.
DDTB - 5DRIVE LEAGUE FEEDBACK
The 5Drive League drama unfolds on DDTB! The team reviews the latest round of matches, responds to fiery listener feedback, and reacts to the shifting leaderboard.
THE PLUG IN MY LIFE
We all have that one irreplaceable person in our circle who just gets things done. 🔌✨ Whether it’s the friend who always scores the VVIP event tickets, the colleague who fixes every IT crisis, or the family member who knows the absolute best spot for late-night street food—they are the ultimate "plug." In this segment, the 5 Drive team celebrates the people who make life smoother, cheaper, and way more exciting.
ZEE NXUMALO SPEAKS ON BEING SUPER AVOIDANT
Zee Nxumalo joins the 5 Drive team for a powerful, eye-opening chat about manifestation and grabbing your dreams while you’re still alive to witness them. Fresh off her massive streaming milestones, Zee drops gems on her meteoric rise, staying grounded, and why being a little "delusional" about your goals is the ultimate superpower.
RACHEL KOLISI WILL BE BACK STRONGER
The 5 Drive team rallies around Mzansi's favorite first lady of rugby as she navigates a massive season of personal transition.
WE SHOULD NOT KISS AS A GREETING
The awkward cheek graze, the accidental lip-lock, or the air-kiss that missed entirely—why are we still kissing as a greeting? The 5 Drive team unpacks the ultimate social minefield and debates why it’s time to officially retire the kiss hello in favor of personal space.
DDTB - MBEKEZELI MBOKAZI PLAYING WITH LIONEL MESSI
From South Africa straight to the pitch with the GOAT! The 5 Drive team catches up with football talent Mbekezeli Mbokazi for this edition of DDTB.
CHARMING ACCENTS THAT GET OUR ATTENTION
A simple "hello" hits completely differently depending on where it comes from. The 5 Drive team dives into the ultimate auditory attraction: accents! From the smooth, melodic rolls of the French to the sharp charm of the British, the crew breaks down the accents that instantly turn heads, melt hearts, and leave us completely weak at the knees.
LEARNING SWAHILI FROM KENYAN HOSTS
When South African energy meets Kenyan hosting royalty, a language lesson turns into pure radio chaos. The team gets a crash course in Swahili live on air, and let’s just say some accents are easier to pick up than others.
NATION FM FROM KENYA PLAYS BRAIN BUSTER
In this game, contestants are given a letter and have 30 seconds to name an actor, a flavour, a job, a movie title, a country, a noun, and something found in nature, all starting with that letter. The contestant who shouts the most correct answers within the time limit wins, making for a fast-paced and fun test of quick thinking and creativity.
DDTB - THE LAST TIME ARSENAL WON THE PREMIER LEAGUE
The team takes a nostalgic, hilarious trip down memory lane to look back at the world the last time Arsenal won the league. How old were you? What were you wearing? And what technology didn't even exist yet?
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