5 Nights
5 Nights with Karabo Ntshweng delivers an energetic weeknight show blending youth lifestyle, art, fashion, cool research findings, and unbeatable music.
Episodes
5N WAR ROOM - INTERFERENCE
Travel infuencer comes under fire for speaking ill of the dead
5N TAZ SINGH
5N WTF - PARENTS' RULE
Jodell MC’d the Soweto Derby this weekend. Her dad was a massive Chiefs supporter growing up but now Jodell has found herself switching to Pirates. Callout: What is one rule you had growing up that you look forward to breaking or have broken?
5N WAR ROOM - THE INHERITANCE
Our mom has recently told us that she has updated her will since our dad walked out on us a few years ago. She has signed her whole estate over to our oldest brother. We expressed concerns because he has got a massive drinking problem, he has had for at least 10 years. He is much older than us, relies on his girlfriend to financially support him and we are concerned that he would squander any inhe
5N GET OUT AND VOTE
THe People’s Debrief join us in studio. If you are a young person or a voter or not young and not a voter or undecided on all accounts, listen up!
5N WTF EMAIL CATASTROPHE
Imagine getting fired just because you forwarded work emails to your personal email!
5N - HUNGER GAMES CROSSING
Nadia Romanos is in London covering the launch of the new Hunger Games movie
5N WHINE WEDNESDAYS
When you need to get something off your chest...
5N WAR ROOM - PROJECT PROBLEMS
The group project is due at 9AM tomorrow morning and one team member has just bailed, saying that his laptop is not working and so he can no longer fill in his bit on the Google Doc.
5N WTF - ALL THE GOSSIP
Musa Kawula posted about Sacha Feinberg-Ngomezulu cheating on his girlfriend, Sarah Langa. Turns out the photos were from 2024 or AI. What's the craziest rumour you have heard about yourself?
5N ON THE RADAR - LEAVING EARTH
How to Live on Earth is a documentary that challenges the idea of escaping to Mars and instead explores how humanity can build a thriving future by working with nature rather than against it.
5N WAR ROOM - WHOSE BISCUIT IS IT ANYWAY?
A listener writes: I’m not in a financial position to contribute regularly to the groceries but my parents are very understanding. The other day, I had a friend over and we were eating biscuits as we normally would. My brother walked in and got upset with us because, “How could we not know that those are his biscuits?”
5N REAL ONES
Mpumalanga Teens Sbahle Motau & Hlelo Sibanyoni Win R50,000 and National Title With Smart Cane for Blind People. Out of 80 companies, they won the Junior Achievement South Africa Award for the National Company of the Year competition.
5N WTF - TIME TO VACATE
Would you still want to live with your parents even if you had your own kids?
5N TAZ SINGH
Taz Singh is a medium and media personality who is in to do readings.
5N WAR ROOM - ON YOUR OWN
Can she help her friend even though her friend doesn't want her help?
5N WTF - ROOF IS ON FIRE
Who's roof was on fire?
5N WAR ROOM - TAKE-AWAY
At school, we’ve been doing house plays this term. We would stay quite late at least twice a week if not more to rehearse, so would all chip in to get some food. This one girl, we realised seemed to always manage to skip paying her share but would actually end up eating the most. When we confronted her, she said it wasn’t made clear at the beginning she would have to chip in ever
5N WTF SOCIAL MEDIA DRAMA
Jodell and Kirsten chat about what taking a break from social media could do for someone. Jodell loves being online and works online. Kirsten is thinking of taking a break.
5N WAR ROOM - ZOEY
Can you relate to Zoey's workplace story?
5N ON THE RADAR - 20s
Don’t compare your chapter 2 to someone else’s chapter 10. A nap or snack will fix most things. I know you’re tired but take your make up off. Everything is cringe until it’s successful. Don’t be afraid to be seen trying.
5N WTF - WATER ISSUES
At least 100 Rhodes University students are sick with gastro at the moment. Could be spread throughout Makhanda, not just the university. Calls to be careful with the tap water and rather rely on water from dining halls. Kirsten was in Makhanda in the middle of this year and can attest to the fact that the drinking water is widely claimed as unsafe. Kirsten is also a major advoca
5N WAR ROOM - ROOMMATES FROM HELL
Caitlin has some questions about her roommates...
5N REAL ONES - JOZI TO CT
Paki Lawu is raising money for prostate cancer awareness by doing this incredible physical feat
5N ON THE RADAR - FLEXIBLE LEARNING
If we designed school now, instead of 100 years ago, what would it look like? Coding, video editing, entrepreneurship, block chain, personal finance, digital design, digital content creation. Log physical workouts to gain access to eSports arena. Flexible learning spaces Spaces to take a pause.
5N ON THE RADAR
We are speaking less! The average number of words spoken per day fell 28% between 2005 - 2019 based on a recent study in the US. Audio samples, collected randomly as people went about their daily lives, revealed that while the average person uttered about 16,600 words per day back in 2005, that figure had plummeted to below 12,000 words in 2019. Why?
5N TAZ Singh
Taz Singh is a medium, life coach and media personality. She does some readings.
5N WAR ROOM - DIBS
From a listener: So, my friend and I were out on Saturday night. We’re vibing out, having a good time when this really hot guy walks past us. We both do the “Oh, he cute” silent look to each other and then carry on. Later on in the night, he comes up to my friend and starts chatting to her, little flirting and Instagrams exchanged. And then, later still, he comes up to me, chats
5N WTF BACK WITH THE EX
Jodell found a way to slide back in with her ex this weekend. How did you slide back in with your ex? What was the opening?
5N WTF - MEGYN KELLY
Megyn Kelly, an American TV presenter has remarked about the Cornell University case that Jane Doe wanted attention because she wasn’t attractive and that she was so excited to be getting all this male attention that she must have said yes again and again and again. Margaret Cho: "Talking about the desirability of a survivor of an assault is so inappropriate. It's not about how we look. Sexu
5N WAR ROOM MO MONEY MO PROBLEMS
What rules do you follow when lending people money?
5N WHINE WEDNESDAY
Time for the weekly Wednesday Rant on 5 Nights.
5N WTF - RENT A CHILD
The loneliness pandemic is rife - amongst all generations. Particularly the elderly feel it hard. In China, a “loneliness economy" is emerging. Wang Yingwei employs a team of 4 scooter drivers who are paid hourly to be “temporary children”. They go to the elderly’s houses to help with basic chores, deliver groceries and just hang out with them. Many of their cli
5N ON THE RADAR - WEIRDLY SPECIFIC
Goodreads has introduced half and quarter stars And we are here for the specificity! How were we supposed to cope with only being able to give 3 stars? 3 and a half feels that much better!
5N WAR ROOM - WORK HUSBAND SAGA
Her boyfriend got mad because she has a “work-husband”. He knows that she made this friend at work and yeah, they are tight and people in the office refer to them as work-wife and work-husband. Is it harmless?
5N BLAST THAT F-BOMB LOUD AND PROUD
It’s gotten to the point where it feels like every second word could be a swear word. It just feels so good! Apparently there’s research around swearing being good, including increasing your pain tolerance. It does also short circuit your brain into survival mode though. Despite historical allegations, apparently swearing can actually help increase your vocabulary! But, we&
5N ON THE RADAR - TIMED IN THE TOILET
At a tourist site in China, they have installed digital timers on top ofthe stores. It displays a green “empty” or a red timer showing howlong you have been in.This is supposedly to cope with a higher amount of tourists at thisparticular site. Despite surveillance not being the reason, users andpeople on the internet are saying it does feel like it.One person asked, “Why not just
5N WAR ROOM - SUPPORT THE PARENTS
She wants to move out of home which would mean more freedom but would also mean giving her parents less money at the end of the month...
5N JODELL & KIRSTEN'S HIT SONG
Jodell and Kirsten have covered a famous pop song. Will it get your support?
5N DONATE BLOOD NOW
Donate blood to save a life this season
5N WTF - DITCH THE DRINKS
Selma Blair, an actress best known for her role as Vivian Kingston inLegally Blonde, has been arrested for assault of at least two crewmembers.She has pleaded not guilty because, although she did do it, she saidshe had taken medication and had alcohol and the mix made heraggressive.But, she does have a history of alcohol issues. In her 2022 memoir,she wrote about having bitten certain celebrities
5N WTF - THE AUDACITY
Should Kirsten have shared more of her food with this guy?
5N WAR ROOM - TUMI RETURNS
Is Tumi's girlfriend cheating?
5N THIRSTY THURSDAY - KEEP IT SOBER
Are you having a sober October?
5N WAR ROOM - TUMI'S BABY GIRL
Tumi is concerned about what he found in his best friend's phone.
5N WTF - LIFE LESSONS
Is this an example of harsh parenting or teaching essential life lessons?
5N WTF - PLEASE VOTE
Go out and vote in these November elections. Please!
5N WAR ROOM - SAME JOB DIFFERENT PAY
Should she tell her friend they offered her more cash?
5N WAR ROOM - EGG ON CAR
Was her mom right to egg the car?
5N WTF - NEW FAMILY MEMBERS
The time you found out about that sibling you never knew you had ...
5N REAL ONES - EB THE KID
EB the kid hits 200 000 followers on youtube.
5N WTF - ADULTING
Things young you would never believe you're excited about as an adult.
5N WAR ROOM - BREAK UP
Jodell shares a break up story.
5N WTF - BAT IN MOUTH
Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and realising there’s a BAT… inside your mouth! A Virginia woman had exactly that terrifying experience — thankfully, the bat tested negative for rabies. What’s the strangest animal encounter you’ve ever had?
5N WAR ROOM - LOBOLA
After 14 years, four children and years of financial support, he questions why he should still pay lobola. Her family says tradition still matters. Who’s right?
5N TROPICA ISLAND OF TREASURE - ANKE
At 26, Swellendam-born pharmacist Anke Coetzer is living a lifelong dream as she takes on Tropika Island Of Treasure. A lover of running, music, singing and cooking, she’s ready for the island challenge!
5N REAL ONES - LIEFDE IS ROOI
Enrico Hartzenberg’s Liefde Is Rooi has already sold out two Ster-Kinekor cinemas ahead of its 24 September release. A big win for South African independent cinema!
5N ON THE RADAR - SPAM CALLS
South Africa’s national Opt-Out Registry is set to give consumers more control over unwanted marketing calls. You’ll be able to block specific companies or opt out of direct marketing altogether — with penalties of up to R1 million or 10% of turnover for businesses that ignore the rules.
5N ON THE RADAR - STUDENT JOBS
Katya gives advice on how to go about making money as a student and balance it with your studies.
WTF MONDAY
5N WAR ROOM
Ryan wonders whether he was right to leave his friend at the jol. Jayden defends himself and the jury makes the decision.
5N TROPICA ISLAND OF TREASURE - Sesi Mbatha
Sesi is ready to take on Tropicka Island of Treasure - the premiere is so soon!
5N Road To Tropica: Meet Shaun
Caption: From swimming Robben Island to Blouberg to taking on HYROX, Shaun is no stranger to pushing limits. Now he’s bringing that competitive spirit to Tropika Island of Treasure!
5N WAR ROOM - Stay-at-home mum or back to teaching?
She left teaching to escape burnout and found peace at home. Now she wants her career back — but her confidence is gone and the gap on her CV is growing. Would you stay home or return to the classroom?
5N WTF -Ex: Handle With Care
Most people block and move on. She allegedly made a laminated 32-page warning manual for her ex’s new girlfriend. If your ex came with a warning label, what would it say?
5N Road To Tropica: Thando’s second shot
After missing out at a previous audition, Thando took one more chance — and this time, he made it to Tropika Island of Treasure.
5N Real Ones: Koki’s Head Girl campaign goes viral
From a school TikTok to over a million views! Koki’s Mean Girls-inspired Head Girl campaign has South Africans asking: Where do we vote?
5N WAR ROOM - MUM VS DAD'S GIRLFRIEND
Her son gets sick every time he visits his dad, so she demands his girlfriend leave the house — but does she have the right to decide who is around her child?
5N WTF - TOE LICKER STALKER
A woman woke up to a stranger in her bedroom licking her toes. The disturbing incident was the latest escalation in a stalking case — but what drives someone to become this obsessed?
5N WTF - WTF - Groove has rules!
Sound set Sunday reminded us that beautiful people really can get you into trouble! From inviting 10 extra friends to the 5FM table to finishing drinks that weren’t yours, it got us thinking: does groove need a rule book? What’s one unwritten rule everyone needs to follow on a night out?
5N WAR ROOM- You gave me the key 🔑
A woman showed up at her friend’s house drunk, couldn’t get hold of her, and used a spare key she’d previously been given to let herself in. Her friend was home — and absolutely furious. Was having the key enough permission to enter, or should she have waited for confirmation first? Who was wrong here?
5N Road To Tropica_ Meet Iana Strydom
From surviving a lion attack to conquering the great outdoors, 27-year-old Iana Strydom is bringing athleticism, adventure and serious competitive energy to Tropika Island of Treasure. Hiking, running, cycling, padel and more — she’s ready to push her limits. But creepy crawlies in the pool? That’s where she draws the line!
5N On The Radar_ Is your banking app safe?
Banking scams are rising, with criminals using social engineering and AI to target South Africans. We speak to Josh from Josh Talks Finance about protecting your money and your phone.
5N War-Room_ Who should get the inhlawulo
A R22,000 inhlawulo payment has sparked a family feud. Should the money go towards the child, or should the grandmother get a share for helping raise her daughter?
5N WTF - Can forgiveness follow rape
A survivor met face-to-face with the man who raped her. Their Cape Town meeting raises difficult questions about accountability, trauma and forgiveness.
5N On The Radar_ Behind the viral fame
SABC1’s new series Go Viral goes beyond the likes and followers to uncover the real stories behind South Africa’s digital stars.
5N War-Room_ Desperate for a way out
22-year-old facing unemployment and family pressure is considering selling sexual content online to gain financial independence — but fears the decision could follow them for years.
5N WTF - Half of housebreaking victims don’t report it
Stats SA says more than half of households affected by housebreaking in 2025/26 did not report it to police, with many believing nothing would be done.
5N On The Radar_ Is LinkedIn Selling Ghost Jobs_
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into LinkedIn over allegations that the platform may be profiting from misleading or fake job listings known as “ghost jobs”. The investigation questions whether job seekers are paying for Premium subscriptions under the impression that listings represent genuine, active opportunities, despite claims that many postings may
5N War-Room_ The Roommate Secret
She thought she had done everything right. After previous bad roommate experiences, she made one boundary crystal clear: she only wanted to live with another woman. Months into the arrangement, she accidentally discovered her roommate was transgender — something that had never been disclosed before they moved in. Now she feels blindsided and guilty for feeling uncomfortable at all.
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