5 Drive
Join Zanele Potelwa & Nick Archibald weekdays from 3 PM to 6 PM for groundbreaking, youth-driven content that can't be found anywhere else. Always a step ahead, the team provides stimulating, exciting, and engaging radio that appeals to educated, young-at-heart South Africans who are positive about their country. Along with Producer Masego, Nick (traffic), Jude (sport), and Yanga (news), 5Drive supplies your afternoon eargasms.
Episodes
NTANDO RAMBANI ON WRITING A BOOK
NTANDO RAMBANI GETS EMOTIONAL ON AIR
ZANELE WINS WITH DISNEY
DDTB - FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE
SHOUT OUT TO THE SNITCHES ON WHO SAID THAT
YOU'RE NEVER LATE FOR ANYTHING
FASHION INDUSTRY TAKING IT TOO FAR
STR RUNNING A 5K RACE
NICK HAMMAN LOOKS BACK AT HIS LONG CAREER
The team takes a nostalgic look back at Nick Hamman's extensive and memorable journey in radio broadcasting.
CELEBRATING NICK HAMMAN AND HIS NOMINATION
We pulled off the ultimate surprise for 5 Breakfast Host, Nick Hamman! To celebrate his huge nomination, we secretly reached out to his parents, family, childhood besties, and radio colleagues to gather special voice notes for him. We played them live on air, and it turned into such a wholesome, emotional moment in the studio.
DDTB - LEGAL PROCEEDS FOR FIFA PRESIDENT
The team weighs in on the news surrounding legal proceedings facing the FIFA President.
THE BEST YEAH IN A SONG
The 5 Drive team opens up the phones and social channels to listen to top contender tracks featuring iconic, vocal "yeahs" ranging from rock anthems and pop hits to R&B classics.
VOTING FOR THE BEST YEAH IN A SONG P2
The 5 Drive team opens up the phones and social channels to listen to top contender tracks featuring iconic, vocal "yeahs"—ranging from rock anthems and pop hits to R&B classics.
PRISON BREAK 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.
COMPLETING THE WORK BEFORE MOVING
The team tackles the often-overlooked stress of life transitions and moving home or office.
THE IMPACT MOVIES HAD ON US
The team takes a deep dive into cinema history and personal pop-culture memories to discuss the films that shaped their childhoods and adult lives.
ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN WAS EMO
The team look back at the surprisingly dark, emotional themes and melancholic tones of childhood animated movies, jokingly breaking down how unexpectedly "emo" and heavy the film actually was for a kid's movie.
FEELING AT HOME WITH WHO YOU ARE
The team dives into a conversation about self-acceptance, identity, and personal confidence. They explore what it truly means to be comfortable in your own skin, sharing lighthearted anecdotes and listener perspectives on embracing who you are without pretense.
DDTB - TEAM MANAGER HAS NO RECEIPTS
The team highlights a hilarious and bizarre situation involving a team manager who found themselves in hot water after failing to produce receipts or proof for claims made.
THE 5K RUN + TICKETS TO TEEKS
An exciting giveaway, offering 5FM listeners the chance to score tickets to see acclaimed New Zealand soul singer TEEKS live in concert.
DDTB - HUGO BROOS SPEAKS ON NEW NATIONAL COACH
The team reacts to controversial comments made by outgoing Bafana Bafana manager Hugo Broos regarding his potential successor, Pitso Mosimane.
LEARNING THROUGH LANGUAGE OR MUSIC
In this thought-provoking and engaging segment on 5 Drive, the team explores the fascinating cognitive connection between how we process language and music.
TTC - THE TRAFFIC IS SO BAD
It's Tuesday Traffic Challenge with Nick!
ANOTHER WINNER FOR TICKETS TO SEE TEEKS
An exciting giveaway, offering 5FM listeners the chance to score tickets to see acclaimed New Zealand soul singer TEEKS live in concert.
LANGUAGE OR MUSIC STILL CONTINUES
In this thought-provoking and engaging segment on 5 Drive, the team explores the fascinating cognitive connection between how we process language and music.
3RD WINNER FOR TICKETS TO SEE TEEKS
An exciting giveaway, offering 5FM listeners the chance to score tickets to see acclaimed New Zealand soul singer TEEKS live in concert.
YOU PLAYED YOURSELF DAWG
In this funny and highly relatable segment of 5 Drive, the hosts dive into stories of betrayal, gullibility, and getting tricked. The team shares their own cringey moments of being duped—whether by smooth-talking exes, sneaky scams, or crafty friends—and opens up the lines for listeners to confess the last time they truly got played.
MEN DO NOT HAVE SKIN CARE ROUTINES
In this hilarious and debate-sparking segment on 5 Drive, the team tackles the world of men's grooming and skincare. We debate whether men actually follow proper skincare routines or if washing their face with 3-in-1 body wash counts as self-care, leading to funny personal confessions and entertaining reactions from listeners on air.
LAST TIME YOU GOT PLAYED BY SOMEONE
In this funny and highly relatable segment of 5 Drive, the hosts dive into stories of betrayal, gullibility, and getting tricked. The team shares their own cringey moments of being duped—whether by smooth-talking exes, sneaky scams, or crafty friends—and opens up the lines for listeners to confess the last time they truly got played.
TEEKS ANSWERS THE GREAT DIVIDE QUESTION
In this exclusive feature on 5 Drive, acclaimed soul artist TEEKS joins the team to tackle "The Great Divide Question." We sit down with the singer to discuss his music, personal perspectives, and the core themes behind his songwriting, giving fans an intimate look into his personality, artistic process, and what drives his soulful sound.
DDTB - A TREND IN THIS WEEKS TOP 5 SPORTING MOMENTS
THEY HAVE A BOX OF TOMATOES
5D THE FOOD SAGA [21 AUG]
5D - DON'T DROP THE BALL [21 AUG]
The team tests their speed, trivia knowledge, and reaction times under pressure.
5D STR - AWARDS SAGA [21 AUG]
Storytelling Relay: The Awards Saga! You write it, we act it out. Our listeners are calling the shots and writing the script—now it’s up to the 5 Drive team to bring all the glitz, glam, and red-carpet drama to life in real-time!
5D - LORD KEZ ON 5DRIVE [21 AUG]
In this studio interview on 5 Drive, the team catches up with talented South African R&B and alternative musician Lordkez. The feature covers her latest musical projects, creative process, upcoming performances, and personal insights in a lively, warm conversation with the 5FM hosts.
5D - WHO SAID THAT [21 AUG]
AMA QAMATA SPEAKS ON FIGHT LIKE A GIRL PART 3
Stepping behind the camera and stepping into the ring! The 5 Drive team wraps up their chat with star and co-producer Ama Qamata as she breaks down the intense final chapter of bringing Fight Like A Girl to life.
SONGS THAT EXPRESS OUR FEELINGS
When words fail, music speaks! The 5 Drive team breaks down those powerful tracks that express our deepest emotions better than we ever could ourselves.
WE THOUGHT IT WAS SPELT THIS WAY
Turns out the silent letters caught us all slipping!
AMA QAMATA SPEAKS ON FIGHT LIKE A GIRL PART 1
Stepping into the ring with power and purpose! The 5 Drive team sits down with star and co-producer Ama Qamata for Part 1 as she opens up about her transformative journey in Fight Like A Girl.
DDTB - PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS
The 5 Drive team lays it all on the line with their official Premier League predictions for the season on Don't Drop The Ball.
AMA QAMATA SPEAKS ON FIGHT LIKE A GIRL PART 2
Pushing past the physical limits! The 5 Drive team continues their deep dive with star and co-producer Ama Qamata in Part 2, exploring the grueling boxing training and emotional intensity behind Fight Like A Girl.
DEVELOPING FEELINGS THROUGH THIS SONG
That one song on loop, and suddenly you're in your feelings!
JUST DO THE THING ON BRAIN BUSTER
High stakes and fast answers! The 5 Drive team puts callers to the test in a high-pressure round of Brain Buster where smart thinking is the only way to stay out of "jail."
SOCIAL COMMENTARY VS. COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT
Art with a message or pure popcorn entertainment? The 5 Drive team dives deep into the battle between hard-hitting social commentary and feel-good commercial movies in modern culture.
DDTB - THE CMA MAKES A VOTE
Drama in the ultra-marathon world!
TOOK YOU 32 SECONDS TO SAY I LOVE YOU
The 5 Drive team dissects the hilarious, awkward, and high-pressure moment of dropping the "I love you" bomb in record time.
LOVE, FAMILY AND TRUST ISSUES
The 5 Drive team unpacks the complex overlap of love, family dynamics, and breaking through deep-seated trust issues with the people closest to you.
DDTB - BANYANA BANYANA BEAT NIGERIA
Pure tactical brilliance and ultimate bragging rights! The 5 Drive team celebrates a massive victory on Don't Drop The Ball as Banyana Banyana show up and outclass Nigeria.
REASONS WHY 5 DRIVE DOESN'T SURVIVE THE WAR
The 5 Drive team hilarously breaks down all the reasons why the crew wouldn't last a single day in a war zone!
DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT ME
The 5 Drive team gets real about the wild, funny, and flat-out wrong assumptions people constantly make about them.
TTC - SUCH A DANGEROUS DRIVER
It's Tuesday traffic Challenge with Nick!
WHEN YOU FALL JUST GET UP
It’s not about how hard you fall, but how quickly you get back up!
NEVER BACK DOWN FROM A CHALLENGE
Fearless attitudes and zero hesitation! The 5 Drive team dives into those high-stakes moments when walking away wasn't an option and backing down was out of the question.
STR - MASEGO AT THE BASADI IN MUSIC AWARDS
SHE SIGNED A CONTRACT BUT IGNORED IT
The 5 Drive team dives into the wildest stories of skipped fine print, ignored terms, and major legal dynamic regret.
DDTB - PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACK NEXT WEEK
The 5 Drive crew breaks down what to expect as the Premier League season kicks off.
BUILDING THE BINGO CARD FOR THE SAMAs
Unpredictable award speeches, fashion risks, and viral stage moments!
DARING ZANELE ON ADLIBBING AT THE SAMAs
Stage lights, zero script, and pure instinct! The 5 Drive team catches up with Daring Zanele as she reveals what it takes to ad-lib live on stage at South Africa's biggest music night—the SAMAs.
LIFE IS COMING FROM YOU NOT AT YOU
Shift your perspective, change your reality!
DEALING WITH NOISES FROM MY NEIGHBOUR
Loud music, stomping footsteps, or strange midnight thuds? The 5 Drive team tackles the ultimate nightmare of noisy neighbors and how to handle them without starting an all-out war!
THAT'S REALLY NICE ON BRAIN BUSTER
High stakes and fast answers! The 5 Drive team puts callers to the test in a high-pressure round of Brain Buster where smart thinking is the only way to stay out of "jail."
DDTB - SA PLAYERS AND THE TRANSFER WINDOW
Big moves, contract negotiations, and international interest! The 5 Drive team breaks down the transfer window buzz surrounding South Africa's top players on Don't Drop The Ball.
THE BEST PLACE FOR FOREVER LOVE
Where do you go when you’re looking for the real deal? The crew and listeners reveal the absolute best spots to find true, long-lasting love!
IT IS A SMALL LIE BUT STILL A LIE
White lies, harmless fibs, or red flags? The 5 Drive team tackles those "harmless" little lies people tell and why a small lie is still a lie at the end of the day
DDTB - PITSO MOSIMANE CAREER JOURNEY
The 5 Drive crew revisits the incredible career journey of Pitso Mosimane.
TEACHING NICK HOW TO RUN THE MARATHON
From novice pacing to pre-race panic, the 5 Drive crew attempts the ultimate endurance challenge teaching Nick how to run a marathon.
LET'S BE HONEST THEY ARE NOT LISTENING
Pretending to pay attention is an art form—and the 5 Drive crew is calling it out.
ALL YOU HAVE IS YOURSELF ON BRAIN BUSTER
High stakes and fast answers! The 5 Drive team puts callers to the test in a high-pressure round of Brain Buster where smart thinking is the only way to stay out of "jail."
DDTB - WAFCON QUALIFICATIONS
All eyes on the Women's Africa Cup of Nations! The 5 Drive team brings you everything you need to know about the WAFCON qualifications and group stage action on Don't Drop The Ball.
NICK IS IN THE 18 AREA WITH THE TRAFFIC
It's Tuesday Traffic Challenge with Nick.
YOU MISSED YOUR APPOINTMENT
Tune in as the team and 5FM listeners share their worst (and funniest) missed appointment horror stories!
GET THROUGH IT TOGETHER
Life comes with its fair share of hurdles, but you don't have to tackle them alone.
LET'S DATE YANGA FEATURE
Tune in to hear who shot their shot and if sparks flew.
THE TYPE OF MAN YOU LOOK FOR
The 5 Drive team dives into modern dating standards and what really makes someone "the whole package."
STAY OUT OF JAIL ON BRAIN BUSTER
High stakes and fast answers! The 5 Drive team puts callers to the test in a high-pressure round of Brain Buster where smart thinking is the only way to stay out of "jail."
ALONE TIME WITHIN A RELATIONSHIP
Can taking time for yourself actually make your relationship stronger? The 5 Drive, the team opens up the floor to talk about setting boundaries, needing personal space, and why having solo time isn't a red flag—it's essential.
IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT IT DOWN
The 5 Drive, the team dives into the ultimate obsessions—from unputdownable books and binge-worthy tech to habits and games that keep you hooked.
DDTB - MOTO GP THIS PAST WEEKEND
High speeds, sharp turns, and big track drama! In this edition of Don't Drop The Ball (DDTB), the 5 Drive team recaps all the adrenaline-fueled action from the latest MotoGP race weekend.
