5 Mid Mornings

Jaksot

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  BORN TO PLAY_PASS THE PRESENTS 13.10.2026 16min

  It’s 5FM’s birthday month, and we’re passing the presents to listeners! A selected entrant joins us on air to discover their prize, with registration open on the 5FM app and website. Can you guess what she got?
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  5MM CULTURE SHIFT - WHY DO WE NEED COMPANY TO GET THINGS DONE 13.10.2026 20min

  From library study groups to “study with me” videos and virtual working sessions, we explore how company shapes our productivity. Do you focus better alone, or does having someone around keep you accountable?
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  5MM GOOD LUCK, CLASS OF 2026 13.10.2026 7min

  As matrics begin their final exams, Karabo reflects on the nerves, friendships and excitement of finishing school. The team shares encouragement and an audio message to help learners take it one paper at a time.
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  5MM REAL TALK NO FILTER - SAY WHAT THE TEACHER CAN'T 13.10.2026 10min

  A student has used AI to write essays six times, and his mom’s explanation is: “He’s an Aquarius.” Karabo, Yonaka and listeners imagine the most unhinged, radio-friendly responses the teacher can’t give. What would your response be?
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  5MM 90-DAY CHALLENGE - THE CHECK-IN 13.10.2026 13min

  Yonaka committed to cooking more, while Karabo set a goal to lose 5kg. They share their progress, the habits they’ve maintained and the setbacks they’re working through — and invite listeners to check in too. Yonaka makes a surprising confession...
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  5MM MATRIC POOL PARTY - FROM AN ON-AIR CALL TO A SCHOOL VISIT 12.10.2026 8min

  A call from De La Salle Holy Cross College’s head boy, Christopher, landed the team an invitation to their matric pool party. We revisit Friday’s celebrations, with Yonaka on the decks, swimming, dancing and TikTok lessons for Karabo.
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  5MM BORN TO PLAY - PASS THE PRESENTS WINNER (12 OCT 26) 12.10.2026 5min

  It’s 5FM’s birthday, but listeners are getting the presents! Today, one listener unwraps a merchandise hamper containing a power bank, T-shirt and bucket hat, with entries open on the 5FM app and website. You could win big prizes so tune in to find out how!
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  5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - THE UNPAID SOFT DRINK 12.10.2026 14min

  Karabo forgot to pay for a soft drink at a new friend’s birthday party, and an unanswered apology voice note sent her into an overthinking spiral. She calls her friend to clear the air — and you won’t believe how it ended…
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  5MM GUESS THE DJ - BORN TO PARTY EDITION (01 OCT 26) 11.10.2026 10min
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  5MM BORN TO PARTY - Ponahalo Mojapelo 09.10.2026 18min

  t’s 5FM’s birthday month, and this week we’re celebrating being Born to Party! Joining us is someone who brings both the sound and the style — DJ, model and creative Ponahalo Mojapelo! We’re talking about her journey behind the decks, what makes a great party and how she keeps a dance floor moving. Ponahalo, welcome to 5 Mid Mornings. 
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  5MM CULTURE SHIFT - THIRD SPACES 09.10.2026 14min
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  5MM KARABO GOES TO A MATRIC POOL PARTY 09.10.2026 7min
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  5MM MATRIC 2026, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MARK THE END OF YOUR SCHOOL YEARS 08.10.2026 12min

  Yesterday we asked listeners how they celebrated the end of their high school careers. Now, we’re handing the conversation over to the Class of 2026 as they prepare to close the chapter on uniforms, school bells, homework and seeing their friends every day. We want to hear how matrics are making their final school moments count, from grade-wide celebrations and memories with friends to school traditions, souvenirs and new ways of marking the end of their school years.
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  5MM CULTURE SHIFT - BUYING SECOND HAND THINGS (08 OCT 26) 08.10.2026 15min

  From Hand-Me-Downs to Second-Hand Finds Growing up, getting clothes from an older sibling or a couch from a relative wasn’t always something you were excited about. Sometimes you just wanted something new — something that was yours first.But call that same jacket “vintage” or that couch a “thrift find”, and suddenly there’s a story to tell. “Thanks, I thrifted it” can sound like a brag, especially when you’ve found something unique for a fraction of the original price.So what changes how we feel about owning something someone else owned? Is it saving money, finding pieces nobody else has, reducing waste — or simply getting to choose it yourself?And where do you draw the line? You might happily buy a second-hand car, dining table or designer handbag, but hesitate when it comes to shoes, a mattress or kitchen appliances. What would you proudly buy second hand, and what must be brand new?
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  5MM BORN TO PLAY (08 OCT 26) 08.10.2026 6min
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  5MM CYNTHIA ERIVO’S HONEST CONVERSATION WITH SUNNY HOSTIN 08.10.2026 3min

  I don’t know if you’ve seen this but, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo called her friend and The View co-host Sunny Hostin after her comments about the Cornell sexual-assault allegations sparked backlash. Sunny, a former prosecutor, focused on her interpretation of New York law. Some viewers felt her remarks sounded like victim-blaming. Speaking on the Behind the Table podcast, Sunny maintained that she wasn’t defending the accused and wanted the law changed. According to Sunny, Cynthia called with a personal concern: the clip she’d watched didn’t reflect the woman she knew, whose career had included protecting women and children. Cynthia acknowledged that they’re both blunt, but encouraged Sunny to lead with empathy so people could better receive her explanation. Sunny said she followed that advice the next time she discussed the case. And that opens up a conversation about friendship: when your friend says something that lands badly, how do you handle it? Do you immediately defend them because you know their intentions, or do you pick up the phone and explain why people are upset? Knowing someone’s heart can help you understand them, but can you also help them see how their words affect other people? And if you’re the one receiving that call, would you appreciate the honesty — or feel like your friend should be backing you?
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  5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - ARE WE LOSING PROFESSIONALISM OR REDEFINING IT 1 08.10.2026 22min
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  5MM CULTURE SHIFT (07 OCT 26) 07.10.2026 23min
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  5MM BORN TO PLAY (07 OCT 26) 07.10.2026 3min
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  5MM WELLNESS WEDNESDAY - FINDING THE RIGHT KIND OF THERAPY 07.10.2026 15min