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
WOULD YOU PLEAD GUILTY FOR THIS CASE
DDTB - SAFA IN FOR A BIG PAY DAY
ZANELE CALLS HER MOTHER ABOUT THE CAR SITUATION
CONCLUDING THE WORD OF THE DAY
USING OUR PARENTS VEHICLES WITHOUT PERMISSION
TTC - TRAFFIC LIKE OOOOH
5D - DON'T DROP THE BALL WITH JUDE
5D - Rise Against Hunger
5D - THE GREAT DIVIDE
5D - WHO SAID THAT WITH YANJA MJOLI
5D - HIT OR MISS FT HARRY BABY
5D - STORY TELLING RELAY
ANNOUNCING OUR WINNER FOR 5DRIVE SHOOT OUT
DDTB - TOP 5 SPORTING MOMENTS THIS WEEK
PRANKING PEOPLE WITH MADIBAS VOICE
THE CHANGE THEY CAME BACK WITH
LETTING OUR AFRICAN ARTISTS EVOLVE THEIR SOUND OR NOT
LOOKING FORWARD TO TYLA'S ALBUM
DEALING WITH RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN SA
BARTERING OUR COUNTRY FOR
FINAL 5 DRIVE SHOOT OUT
DDTB - 2007 PICTURE OF LIONEL MESSI
LIQUIDEEP FULL INTERVIEW
The wait is officially over! SA house royalty Liquideep joined the 5 Drive team to talk about their massive comeback and pull back the curtain on their brand-new track. If you missed the live drop on air, tap play to catch up on the exclusive chat, the inspiration behind the new music, and what’s next for the legendary duo.
LIQUIDEEP PERFORMS NEW SONG LIVE
The wait is officially over! SA house royalty Liquideep joined the 5 Drive team to talk about their massive comeback and pull back the curtain on their brand-new track. If you missed the live drop on air, tap play to catch up on the exclusive chat, the inspiration behind the new music, and what’s next for the legendary duo.
DDTB - POLOKWANE CITY RECEIVES MONEY FROM FIFA
LIQUIDEEP MAKES A COMEBACK WITH A NEW SONG
The wait is officially over! SA house royalty Liquideep joined the 5 Drive team to talk about their massive comeback and pull back the curtain on their brand-new track. If you missed the live drop on air, tap play to catch up on the exclusive chat, the inspiration behind the new music, and what’s next for the legendary duo.
PARENTS ARE EMBARRASING WHEN THEY DO THIS
ARE YOU STAYING ON THE PLANE OR NOT
DDTB - 2027 COMMRADES MARATHON UNDER THREAT
CELEBRITIES WITH THE SPIRIT OF MANDELA
TTC GONE KANJE ON THE ROADS
YOU ARE THE WINNER BY DEFAULT
DDTB TOP 5 SPORTING MOMENTS THIS PAST WEEKEND
Get ready to relive the ultimate adrenaline rush as the 5 Drive sports desk locks in the definitive countdown!
SHOULD BAFANA BAFANA'S BONUSES BE TAXED
When Bafana Bafana brings pride to the nation on the global stage, they also bring home some massive paydays—like the multimillion-rand bonuses promised for their historic runs. But as soon as the celebrations wind down, a massive national debate always sparks up: should our national sports heroes actually have their hard-earned bonuses taxed by SARS (South African Revenue Service)?
THERE ISN'T AN US ANYMORE
When Bafana Bafana brings pride to the nation on the global stage, they also bring home some massive paydays—like the multimillion-rand bonuses promised for their historic runs. But as soon as the celebrations wind down, a massive national debate always sparks up: should our national sports heroes actually have their hard-earned bonuses taxed by SARS (South African Revenue Service)?
PROFESSIONALS IN THE FAMILY THAT GET USED
Having a specialized degree or a technical trade is a massive achievement—until Sunday lunch rolls around and your relatives realize they can get your professional services for the grand price of absolutely free. In this highly relatable segment, the 5 Drive team tackles the universal struggle of the "family tax." Whether you are a doctor who constantly receives WhatsApp photos of questionab
RISING AGAINST HUNGER ON MANDELA MONTH
In this powerful and community-focused segment, the 5 Drive team highlights 5FM’s massive annual partnership with Rise Against Hunger Africa for Mandela Month, rallying the 5 Nation to turn compassion into physical, life-changing action.
COMMENTATORS ARE BACK ON THE 5DRIVE SHOOT OUT
The legendary 5 Drive Shoot-Out has always been a high-pressure, fast-paced trivia showdown, but the chaos officially steps up a gear when the backseat drivers return. In this highly entertaining segment, the "commentators"—whether it is the opinionated host crew, previous contestants, or highly animated listeners—are officially back on the sidelines to analyze, mock, and narrate every
SCANDALS FROM ROYAL FAMILIES
When you think your family drama is bad, just remember that royal families have been airing their highly scandalous, chaotic, and incredibly expensive laundry for centuries. The 5 Drive team dives deep into the glittering, dramatic, and often utterly bizarre world of global royalty. While we tend to think of kings, queens, princes, and princesses as the epitome of poise and proper behavior, histor
I WOULD SUCJ AT THIS REALITY TV SHOW
We all like to sit on the couch and judge reality TV contestants, but let’s be honest—most of us wouldn't last five minutes if the cameras started rolling.The crew breaks down the specific reality TV formats that would absolutely break them:
WE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO BRING FOOD
Why are we forced to pay extortionate prices for basic snacks when we could just bring our own, far superior food from home? In this highly passionate and deeply relatable segment, the 5 Drive team takes a stand against one of the most frustrating rules in modern society: the strict "no outside food or drink allowed" policy. Whether you are heading to the cinema, stepping into a sports stadium, bo
CREDO V DANIELS ON WHO SAID THAT
Yanga shares her top stories.
HAVE YOU GUYS NEVER DONE IT
That mind-blowing moment you realize a fully grown adult has somehow gone their entire life without doing something completely basic that everyone else takes for granted.
TRUSTING OURSELVES WITH ABSOLUTE POWER
They say power corrupts, but honestly? Most of us can’t even be trusted with the aux cord, let alone actual, unchecked authority. In this hilarious segment, the 5 Drive crew tackles a deeply relatable question: if you were handed absolute power over something even something small could you actually trust yourself to act right? The team dives into the chaotic reality of human nature, sharing
THE VILJOEN GAME THAT COMES WITH 400K
In this highly entertaining and incredibly topical segment, the 5 Drive team weighs in on the massive social media storm surrounding disbarred South African lawyer and reality TV star Peet Viljoen (husband of Real Housewives of Pretoriastar Mel Viljoen).
CLEAN SWEEP 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.
DDTB - 2027 MOTO GP LINE UP
The 5 Drive team tackles a massive "Don't Drop the Ball" (DDTB) breakdown of the newly announced, blockbuster rider transfers locked in for the 2027 MotoGP grid.
STR A KISS WITH A SHIFT
Ready to write a story together? Welcome back to Storytelling Relay (STR), where the 5 Drive crew sets up an intriguing premise and hands the reins over to the listeners to build an unpredictable masterpiece one line at a time.
GAMES WE HATED PLAYING WHEN WE WERE YOUNG
Childhood is supposed to be the golden era of fun and games, but let’s be honest—some of those playground classics were low-key stressful, if not outright traumatic. In this highly nostalgic segment, the 5 Drive team takes a trip down memory lane to vent about the games they absolutely hated playing as kids.
WE FOUND THE MEMORY STICK AND THIS IS WHAT IT HAS
In this hilarious segment, the 5 Drive crew goes full digital detective. After stumbling upon a lost memory stick, they decided to plug it in and expose its contents live on-air.
THE SCAMMING IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Everyone wants to make it big, but in the entertainment world, the line between an "exclusive opportunity" and a total hustle is dangerously thin.
FIRST WOMAN CHAMPION ON THE 5 DRIVE SHOOT OUT
History has officially been made on the airwaves, and the boys’ club has officially been dismantled! In this high-stakes episode, the 5 Drive team celebrates a massive milestone: crowning the first-ever female champion of the legendary 5 Drive Shoot-Out.
DDTB - SCOUTS AT WORLD CUP GAMES
In this fast-paced sports edition of Don't Drop the Ball (DDTB), the 5 Drive team dives deep into the high-stakes world of international football scouting during the World Cup.
THE BAD SERVICE THAT TURNED ME INTO KAREN
In this highly relatable segment, the 5 Drive crew confesses the exact moments they lost their cool and let their inner "Karen" take over.
A GOOD TIME TO SPEAK ON THE MOVIE IS
We all have that one friend who wants to give a play-by-play analysis of the film while it is actively playing. Absolute jail time. In this hilarious segment, the 5 Drive crew tackles one of the biggest social etiquette dilemmas of our time: when is it actually acceptable to talk during a movie?
TTC - BE THE ROAD THAT I NEED
Tuesday Traffic Challenge with Nick.
DDTB - DONALD TRUMP CALLS FIFA OUT
Whether you think Trump was just looking out for his team or that this is the ultimate proof that politics has completely taken over sports, this DDTB segment is a wild ride. Press play and get the crew's hilarious take on the biggest scandal of the tournament!
THE PRESSURE HEIGHTENS ON THE 5DRIVE SHOOT OUT
When the clock is ticking, your brain turns to mush, and thousands of people are listening—suddenly, the simplest questions feel like quantum physics. In this intense segment, the heat is officially turned up to the max on the 5 Drive Shoot-Out. With the stakes higher than ever and the leaderboard constantly shifting, the pressure of the ticking clock starts taking its toll.
DDTB - TOP 5 SPORTING MOMENTS
The 5 Drive team is back with another edition of DDTB and this time, they are tackling the world of sports. From jaw-dropping victories to historic underdog runs, the team counts down the top 5 absolute greatest sporting moments.
EXPOSE THEM ANONYMOUSLY TO THE STATE
In this hilarious and slightly devious segment, the 5 Drive team dives into the world of anonymous reporting and whistleblowing.
TOP 5 NEWS WORTHY MOMENTS
The team filters through the noise of the global and local news cycles to bring listeners the absolute weirdest, wildest, and most talked-about headlines of the moment.
INVESTINGATING WHO SHE KISSED AT THE DURBAN JULY
Relatable, scandalous, and hilarious post-event gossip. The team is on a mission to play detective and crack the case of a mystery Durban July kiss that has everyone talking.
NELSON MANDELA BOOKING A NAILS APPOINTMENTY
In this specific segment, the team delivers a brilliant prank call—attempting to book a nail salon appointment using a spot-on (and incredibly polite) impersonation of the late, great global icon Nelson Mandela.
HOW LONG IS TOO WHEN WE'RE KISSING
At what exact second does a romantic, passionate moment cross the line and become a slightly awkward, "are we still doing this?" endurance test? In this highly entertaining segment, the 5 Drive team tackles one of the most unspoken rules of romance: the duration of a kiss.
RISE AGAINST HUNGER WITH NICOLE MUCHABAIWA
In this inspiring and heartfelt segment, the 5 Drive team sits down with Nicole Muchabaiwa—an incredible young leader, the Vice President of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) at Parktown High School for Girls, and a passionate advocate for social change.
DDTB SPRINGBOK TICKETS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE
WE LOST HER BUT WE'RE STILL LOOKING
GETTING TO KNOW TASTE CHAMPAGNE
In this segment, the 5 Drive team sits down to get up close and personal with 5FM’s very own Taste Champagne (Cweze Nompozolo)—the host bringing you those ultimate weekend late-night vibes on Taste the Weekend.
WHAT'S IN THE COMMENTS
RHYMING AFTER THE 5 DRIVE SHOOT OUT
DJ SPEEDSTA ANSWERS THE PHONE
I LIKE MY MEAT MEDIUM TO RARE
In South Africa, how you choose to have your meat cooked isn't just a dinner preference it’s a personality test and, quite frankly, a potential dating dealbreaker. In this hilarious segment, the 5 Drive team tackles the ultimate culinary debate: how do you actually like your steak?
TRYING TO LOCATE WHERE ZANELE IS
When one of your main squad members goes off the grid, the show cannot go on until you find out exactly where they are. In this clip from the 5 Drive team, the hunt is officially on. The team jumps on-air to track down Zanele's exact location, turning a simple missing-in-action moment into a hilarious, highly relatable rescue mission.
NINA HASTIE INTERVIEW PART 2
We are back with Part 2 of our exclusive sit-down with the phenomenal Nina Hastie. The 5 Drive team pushes the boundaries even further as Nina opens up about the comedy grind, life lessons, and some absolutely wild stories she didn't get to share in Part 1.
NINA HASTIE INTERVIEW PART 1
The absolutely brilliant, hilarious, and completely unfiltered Nina Hastie joins the 5 Drive team for Part 1 of an exclusive interview. We’re diving into everything from her latest comedy projects and behind-the-scenes stories to her thoughts on navigating life in the public eye.
THE WORLD CUP STORY
Do you remember where you were when the world turned its eyes to South Africa? We’re diving deep into The World Cup Story—the magic, the energy, and the moments that defined a nation. Join the 5 Drive team as we relive the highs of the tournament that changed everything. Whether you were in the stadiums or screaming at the screen from home, this one’s for you.
DDTB - BAFANA BAFANA COME BACK HOME
Bafana Bafana is heading home, and you know the 5 Drive crew has plenty to say about it. In this edition of DDTB, we weigh in on the team's latest performance, the fan reactions greeting them at the airport, and what needs to happen next on the pitch. Fast, opinionated, and inherently local
MY ALTERNATIVE USERNAME FOR WHATSAPP
If you could rebrand yourself, what would your WhatsApp handle actually be? We’re ditching the status quo and coming up with the most honest, hilarious, and “alternative” usernames for WhatsApp. Forget the boring display names—the 5 Drive crew is giving you the refresh you didn’t know you needed.
LISTEN TO MY WORD OF THE DAY
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.
AN OPEN LINE TO THE LISTENERS AND IT WAS
Today, we handed the mic over to YOU, the listeners, with a completely open line—and let’s just say things got wild, unexpected, and absolutely hilarious.
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