5 Mid Mornings
5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!
YB5 with Revolutionize SA
Advocate Mary Taylor walks us through the police station and into the courtroom for survivors who reach out to the organisation. We also learn that some courts are starting to specialize in GBV cases and prioritize survivors' ability to be protected by the law.
QOTD - YOU GHOST...YOU PAY
The Story: After being "ghosted" following three expensive dates, a man decided he wasn't going to take the "silent treatment" lying down. He sent the woman an actual invoice for his half of the dinners and drinks, totaling about R2,500. He claimed that since she "terminated the trial period without notice," she should reimburse the investment. She shared the invoice online to mock him, but surprisingly, a lot of people are siding with the guy. If someone ghosts you after you've paid for multiple dates, do they owe you a refund? Is sending an invoice for a "failed" romance a genius move or the most desperate thing you’ve ever heard?
5MM - UNPOPPYWOPPY - COMFORTABLE CANCELLING PLANS
People are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things I’m all for people advocating for their needs and taking care of themselves. But people are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things. Not feeling like leaving the house, not wanting to drive ten minutes, deciding last minute that it’s too much. That’s inconsiderate, especially when you made the plans. Part of caring about people is sometimes mildly inconveniencing yourself. Emergencies, real responsibilities, or genuine changes are understandable. Cancelling last minute with no apology because you just don’t feel like it isn’t. This is about a growing pattern, not one isolated situation.
YB5 with You Matter Foundation Africa
You Matter Foundation AfricaAs the academic year begins, many young South Africans are without school supplies and You Matter Foundation Africa's Founder and Executive Director, Mpuseng Mosupye joins us for a conversation about the School Supply Drive. We also learn about the resources it takes for the organisation to help those in need.
QOTD - TIPPING
A group of popular local restaurants has officially banned tipping. Instead, they’ve raised their prices by 20% and pay their staff a much higher flat "living wage." The owners say it removes the "awkwardness" at the end of a meal, but some regular customers are complaining because they feel they've lost the power to "reward good service" or "punish bad service." Would you rather pay a higher, "all-inclusive" price for your meal and never have to tip again, or do you prefer having the power to decide how much the service was worth?
QOTD - SMARTPHONE-FREE CHILDHOOD
A massive movement took off in late 2025 where entire neighborhoods of parents signed a "Community Pact" to not give their children smartphones until they turn 16. It wasn't just a solo parenting choice; they did it as a group so that no single kid felt like the "odd one out." It has sparked a massive debate between parents who think it’s a beautiful way to save childhood and those who think it’s "digital desertion" that leaves kids unprepared for the real world. Is a "Smartphone-Free Childhood" a gift of mental health and freedom, or is it actually a disadvantage to keep kids away from the tools of the modern world until they are 16?
QOTD - BEING TOO NICE
A woman recently went viral for dumping her "perfect" partner for a bizarre reason: he was too nice. She realized that because he never disagreed with her or challenged her, she had lost all respect for his opinion. She called him a "human mirror"—he just reflected whatever she wanted, which eventually drove her crazy because she felt like she was dating herself. Is there actually such a thing as being too nice? Do you believe that being "too nice" can actually be a turn-off, and is it enough of a reason to break up with someone?
YB5 With I Matter NPO
Natalie Abrahams, Founder and director at I Matter NPO speaks to us about what survivors of GBV can expect when they reach out to the organisation for psychosocial support. Natalie also shares what it takes to raise GBV awareness in communities and what young people need in the fight against GBV.
5MM - UNPOPPYWOPPY - NO EXIT INTERVIEW REQUIRED
You don't owe a long-term friend a "breakup talk" or an explanation if you want to end the friendship. If the relationship has become draining or you’ve just grown apart, "ghosting" or slowly fading out is perfectly acceptable. You don't need to give an "exit interview" for a friendship that has naturally expired.
QOTD - WEIRD LAZY DISHES
A world-renowned Michelin-star chef admitted in a recent interview that after cooking gourmet truffles and wagyu beef all day, his favorite dinner is actually crushed-up crackers in a bowl of cold milk. This has sparked a global "Confess Your Meal" trend where people are admitting to the low-effort, slightly "shameful" food combinations they eat when they are alone and tired. What is the "lazy" or "weird" meal you make for yourself when you’re home alone that you would absolutely never serve to a guest?
QOTD - PHONES DURING DINNER
A high-end restaurant group in New York and London has officially started a "Phone-Lock" policy. When you arrive, your phone is placed in a small timed safe at the center of the table. If you want to unlock it before the bill is paid, you have to pay a "distraction surcharge" of 15% on top of your meal. The owners say it’s the only way to get people to actually talk to each other again. If you were at dinner with your partner or friends, would you be willing to lock your phone away for two hours for a discount? Or is having your phone on the table a "basic right" in 2026?
QOTD - AWKWARDLY ENTERTAINING DATES
A 2026 dating report has highlighted a trend called "Love-Loreing." Instead of looking for "The One," a huge number of people are going on dates purely "for the plot." They admit that even when they know a date is going to be a disaster, they stay until the end just so they have a funny or ridiculous story to tell their friends in the group chat the next morning. Would you ever stay in a weird or awkward situation (a date, a party, a job) just so you'd have a great story to tell your friends later? If you have ever done that, what happened?
YB5 with Khulisa Social Solutions
Khulisa Social SolutionsSpeaking to the Founder & Managing Director of Khulisa, Lesley Ann van Selm, we find out more about the organisation's programmes, Rock 'n Rhyme as well as the People Puppet Programme for ECDs. Storytelling and Dialogues are also highlighted as a valuable tool for social change.
5MM - UNPOPPYWOPPY - SPLITTING THE INHERITANCE?
Inheritance should not be split equally between siblings. If one child stayed behind to care for the parents in their old age while the others moved away and only visited on holidays, the "caregiver" child should get everything. Blood shouldn't guarantee you a payday if you weren't there for the work.
QOTD - CREATURES OF HABIT
A man in the UK recently went viral after his coworkers realized he has eaten the exact same thing for lunch, a plain ham sandwich, an apple, and a small bag of chips... every single work day for 30 years. When asked why, he simply said, "It’s one less decision I have to make." While some called it a "superpower" for saving time and money, others found it absolutely "criminal" to live a life without variety. Are you a "Creature of Habit" who could eat the same meal every day to save time, or do you need a different flavor every single day to be happy?
5MM - UNPOPPYWOPPY - SPLITTING THE EXPENSIVE BILL
Splitting the bill evenly when one person had three cocktails and a steak, and the other had water and a side salad, is a form of "social robbery." The phrase "let's just split it" is almost always used by the person who spent the most money to avoid paying their fair share. Is it about the "vibe" and the friendship, or is it about basic fairness and not being taken for a ride?
QOTD - DEAD CONVERSATIONS
A social psychology study released this month identified a new phenomenon called "Friendship Debt." It’s the paralyzing guilt we feel when we haven't replied to a friend's message for so long that it feels "too late" to reply now. The study found the average person has at least three "dead" conversations on WhatsApp with people they actually like, but are too embarrassed to restart. Who is the person you’ve been "meaning to text back" for months, and how many "dead conversations" do you have currently in your whatsapp?
YB5 with EPIC Foundation
Speaking to the Founder of Epic Foundation, Alta McMaster is a survivor herself, and she brings us into the world of the organisation. We learn about the Comfort Care Project and how it brings dignity to survivors. Alta also shares information about how people can become volunteers at Epic Foundation.
QOTD - EXPENSIVE INVITES
A new global study on the "Cost of Friendship" found that in 2026, the average person now spends roughly 20% of their monthly salary just to attend a single wedding. Between the "perfect" outfit for the photos, the gift, and the travel, being a bridesmaid or groomsman has become a "financial hurdle." The study found that 1 in 4 people have actually turned down an invitation to a close friend's wedding simply because they couldn't afford to be a guest. Have you ever had to say "no" to a friend’s wedding or a big celebration because it was just too expensive to attend? Or, what’s the most you’ve ever spent just to be a guest?
5MM - UNPOPPYWOPPY - UNINSPIRING FOOD ORDERS
Ordering something boring at a nice restaurant is an absolute waste of a menu. If you’re going to pay restaurant prices, ordering the one thing you can make at home, or is super basic, is actually a "crime." Is it a reliable "safe bet," or is it an indicator of being a boring person?
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