5 Mid Mornings
5 Mid Mornings is a daily radio show podcast hosted by Stephanie Be on South Africa's 5FM. The programme blends current affairs, news updates and commentary with lighter entertainment segments. Each episode gives listeners a fresh take on the day's talking points, interviews and pop culture. It is aimed at a young, connected audience looking for both information and fun.
Episodes
5MM CONCERT TICKET PRICES - OLIVIA DEAN (02 NOV 26)
We have another big pop star coming to South Africa! We’ve had some exciting international acts heading our way, and Olivia Dean is joining the list in January 2027! Now, the excitement has come with a conversation about ticket prices. Some fans are ready to secure their spot, while others are wondering whether they can justify the expense.
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER (02 NOVEMBER 26)
Should friends tell you who else is coming when they invite you out, or is it up to you to ask? And has an unexpected guest ever completely changed the outing for you?
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - HAS SOMETHING YOU POSTED EVER BROUGHT YOU A WORK OPPORTUNITY (02 NOVEMBER 26)
Your CV used to introduce your skills, but now a video, portfolio or project you post online could get you noticed before you even apply. From showcasing your photography to sharing a campaign you created, is showing what you can do becoming as important as listing your experience? Has something you posted ever brought you a work opportunity?
5MM THE BIRTHDAY MONTH RECAP (02 NOV 26)
We’ve officially stepped into November, but before we move on, we need to give October its moment! It was 5FM’s birthday month, and between the giveaways, the guests, the honest conversations and organising a party while we were live on air, we kept ourselves busy!
5MM NAME THAT NIGHTMARE (29 OCT 26)
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - DOING THINGS BY YOURSELF (29 OCTOBER 26)
5MM NAME THAT NIGHTMARE (28 OCT 26)
You’ve watched the scary movies… but can you name them from the sound alone? It’s Name That Nightmare on 5 Mid Mornings with Karabo! You’ll face another listener over three horror-movie clips. Know the answer? Shout your name and name the movie! Get the most right, and the prize is yours.Ready to put your horror knowledge to the test? Name Th
5MM WELLNESS WEDNESDAY (28 OCT 26)
For Wellness Wednesday, Yonaka is exploring music therapy! We know a song can change the mood of your morning, bring back a memory or help you express something you can’t quite put intowords. But what happens when music becomes part of a therapy session?
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - SHIRLEY MASHIGO A QUALIFIED COUNSELLOR ADVISES NDUMI ON HER SITUATION
Yesterday, Ndumi sent 5 Mid Mornings a voice note asking for advice about a situation she’s navigating. You shared your thoughts, and today we’re bringing a professional perspective into the conversation. Shirley Mashigo, a qualified counsellor, to help unpack the situation and offer guidance for Ndumi and anyone going through something similar.
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - GIFTS OR MONEY
When did choosing someone a gift become sending them money or asking for a wish list? Cash and vouchers take away the guesswork, but do they also take away the surprise and personal touch? Would you rather receive a surprise gift or exactly what you asked for? Would you rather receive a gift or money on a special occasion? And when someone sends money, does it feel thoughtful or lik
5MM REAL TALK NO FILTER - EMPOWAHER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT (27 OCT 26)
We talk a lot about empowering young women, but what does it take to turn someone’s potential into an actual opportunity? The EmpowaHer Leadership Summit is bringing together 200 emerging women leaders, aged 18 to 35, from South Africa and across the continent. Taking place in Johannesburg from 29 to 31 October under the theme “The Future Is Female”, it f
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - PREDICTIVE AI
5MM NAME THAT NIGHTMARE (27 OCT 26)
You’ve watched the scary movies… but can you name them from the sound alone? It’s Name That Nightmare on 5 Mid Mornings with Karabo! You’ll face another listener over three horror-movie clips. Know the answer? Shout your name and name the movie! Get the most right, and the prize is yours.Ready to put your horror knowledge to the test? Name Th
5MM NAME THAT NIGHTMARE (26 OCT 26)
You’ve watched the scary movies… but can you name them from the sound alone? It’s Name That Nightmare on 5 Mid Mornings with Karabo! You’ll face another listener over three horror-movie clips. Know the answer? Shout your name and name the movie! Get the most right, and the prize is yours.Name That Nightmare. Hear it, name it, and win!
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - A LISTENERS SITUATION (26 OCT 26)
Ndumi has come to us for a little advice, and I think we need to bring you into this conversation. What would you tell Ndumi? Maybe you’ve been in a similar situation, or you’ve had to help someone through it.
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN (26 OCT 26)
Do you celebrate Halloween, and did you grow up celebrating it, or have you only startedrecently? And when people say we’re copying American culture, do they have a point — or are they being party poopers?
5MM NEW MUSIC FRIDAY (23 OCT 26)
Thakzin’s new track “Maphorisa” features Moonchild Sanelly, Citizen Deep, Atmos Blaq, Mpho.Wav and more. It’s the first taste of his upcoming project COMMON GROUND, expected on 13 November. Plus, John Legend has released Muse, a 16-track album produced and co-written by Pharrell Williams, marking the pair’s first full album collaboration after more than 20 years of kn
5MM REAL TALK NO FILTER - LEANNE MANAS IS NOT LEAVING MORNING LIVE(23 OCT 26)
Imagine switching on your TV and hearing that Leanne Manas is leaving Morning Live! Rumours began circulating after a fake TikTok account impersonating the presenter claimed she had been forced to resign. Leanne set the record straight, confirming that she had not resigned and was simply enjoying a week off. The twist? She says she doesn't even have TikTok.
5MM BORN TO PLAY - PASS THE PRESENTS (23 OCT 26)
It’s time for 5FM’s Born To Play! You registered on the 5FM app or website, and now one of you gets a turn to find out what’s inside our present. Let’s see who’s playing with us!
5MM BORN TO PLAY GAME - GUESS THE PARTY SONG!
As 5FM celebrates its birthday, Yonaka’s music knowledge is put to the test. Five songs have been altered in different ways, from being sped up and reversed to having their sounds jumbled around. Can she guess each song and artist from the first version, or will she need the easier clue before the original is revealed?
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - DO PEOPLE STILL BELIEVE IN LUCKY NUMBERS OR RITUALS?
Do you have a lucky number, lucky item or a ritual you swear by whenever you enter a competition or need a little extra luck? And has it ever actually worked for you? We all know someone who has a lucky number, a lucky outfit or a little ritual they swear brings them good fortune. Maybe you always choose your birthday when entering the lottery, wear the same jersey whenever your favourite tea
5MM WELLNESS WEDNESDAY (21 OCT 26)
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER (21 OCT 26)
5MM CULTURE SHIFT (21 OCT 26)
5MM BORN TO PLAY - PASS THE PRESENTS (21 OCT 26)
5MM BORN TO PLAY - PASS THE PRESENT (20 OCT 26)
5MM THE 90 DAY CHALLENGE UPDATE (20 OCT 26)
5MM CULTURE SHIFT (20 OCT 26)
5MM SEASIDE GAME (20 OCT 26)
5MM REAL TALK NO FILTER (20 OCT 26)
Is it really on you to keep having such relationships in life? Anytime you think a situation is about the other person, that person is just showing up to hold up a mirror and show you who you are. If you’re in a relationship where you’re constantly taking a beating, absorbing the stress, and swallowing your pride—stop blaming them for a second. What is it about you th
5MM OH! SHIP EXPERIENCE (19 OCT 26)
Okay, so we've been talking about OH! Ship and the incredible opportunity you have to win a trip for two, but today I want to hear from the people who've actually experienced it! Because imagine being on a cruise ship for three days, surrounded by music, DJs, entertainment, good food and people who are all there to have a good time. It's basically a floating music festival! But I want to know what
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - TAKING VIDEOS AT CONCERTS
Concert culture has evolved, and one of the biggest debates is whether phones enhance or take away from the live music experience. These days, it's common to see concertgoers recording their favourite songs, taking pictures and sharing moments on social media. But has this changed the way we experience live music?For some, recording is part of the experience. Concert tickets can be expensive, and
5MM BORN TO PLAY - PASS THE PRESENT (19 OCT 26)
It’s time for 5FM’s Born To Play! You registered on the 5FM app or website, and now one of you gets a turn to find out what’s inside our present.
5MM Japan's New Clubbing Trend – Reading in Silence! (19 OCT 26)
Okay, this might just be the most unexpected clubbing trend I've heard of! In Tokyo, Japan, people are going to nightclubs, but instead of dancing, drinking and partying, they're sitting on the dance floor reading BOOKS! It's called a Book Rave, and on 26 September, a club called SPREAD hosted an event where they covered the dance floor with carpets, played chilled ambient music and invited people
5MM REAL TALK NO FILTER - IS THIS A RED FLAG OR IS IT JUST A HARMLESS WHITE LIE - HONEYMOON DEALS (19 OCT 26)
5MM NEW MUSIC FRIDAY WITH LANGA MAVUSO
It’s New Music Friday, and our next guest is celebrating release day with us! Johannesburg-born singer and songwriter Langa Mavuso has given us songs like “Sunday Blues,” “Mvula” and “Love Lost,” pairing that unmistakable voice with some very honest storytelling. Today, 16 October, he releases Therapy: The Other Side (Deluxe), expa
5MM REAL TALK NO FILTER
5MM CULTURE SHIFT (16 OCT 26)
5MM BORN TO PLAY - PASS THE PRESENTS (16 OCT 26)
YB5 - THE LEARNING TRUST [15 OCT]
5MM - MIKE V AT CURAPROX HOUSE OF MOUTH
5MM WHEN DID STAYING LATE STOP BEING A FLEX
5MM ERIC GARDINER SPEAKS ABOUT TAXI RANKED
5MM BORN TO PLAY - CARLAS WINNING MOMENT
5MM WELLNESS WEDNESDAY (14 OCT 26)
5MM KARABO'S DRESS SAGA
5MM SHADES ON FOR A GOOD CAUSE
BORN TO PLAY_PASS THE PRESENTS
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?
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - WHY DO WE NEED COMPANY TO GET THINGS DONE
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?
5MM GOOD LUCK, CLASS OF 2026
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.
5MM REAL TALK NO FILTER - SAY WHAT THE TEACHER CAN'T
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?
5MM 90-DAY CHALLENGE - THE CHECK-IN
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...
5MM MATRIC POOL PARTY - FROM AN ON-AIR CALL TO A SCHOOL VISIT
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.
5MM BORN TO PLAY - PASS THE PRESENTS WINNER (12 OCT 26)
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!
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - THE UNPAID SOFT DRINK
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…
5MM GUESS THE DJ - BORN TO PARTY EDITION (01 OCT 26)
5MM BORN TO PARTY - Ponahalo Mojapelo
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.
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - THIRD SPACES
5MM KARABO GOES TO A MATRIC POOL PARTY
5MM MATRIC 2026, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MARK THE END OF YOUR SCHOOL YEARS
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 schoo
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - BUYING SECOND HAND THINGS (08 OCT 26)
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,
5MM BORN TO PLAY (08 OCT 26)
5MM CYNTHIA ERIVO’S HONEST CONVERSATION WITH SUNNY HOSTIN
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 maintain
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - ARE WE LOSING PROFESSIONALISM OR REDEFINING IT 1
5MM CULTURE SHIFT (07 OCT 26)
5MM BORN TO PLAY (07 OCT 26)
5MM WELLNESS WEDNESDAY - FINDING THE RIGHT KIND OF THERAPY
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - SHOULD YOUR FRIENDSHIP CHANGE WHEN YOUR BEST FRIEND GETS A PARTNER
Friendships naturally change as people get older, move cities, start families and enter new relationships. But how much should a friendship change when your best friend gets a new partner? We hear a listener’s voice note and unpack where friendship, relationships and boundaries fit together.
5MM 90-DAY CHALLENGE
It’s back-to-school time, so we’re putting your teen movie knowledge to the test! These are the movies we grew up watching — the ones that had us believing high school would be filled with dramatic makeovers, massive house parties, cliques and somehow absolutely no actual schoolwork. We’re going to play you a clip featuring three scenes from three different teen movies, and
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - DID YOU END UP WORKING IN THE FIELD YOU STUDIED
It’s back-to-school today, and for matrics, we’re getting into that final stretch of the year. Final exams are around the corner, university applications are being finalised, and suddenly you’re expected to make some pretty big decisions about what comes next.At 17 or 18, you're basically being asked: “What do you want to do with the rest of your life?”And traditional
5MM THE GREEN ID BOOK FINALLY HAS AN EXPIRY DATE
If you’re still walking around with that little green ID book, this one is for you — because after years of hearing that it’s eventually going away, we finally have actual dates. Home Affairs has announced that it will stop producing green ID books on 31 March 2027. But don't panic and throw yours away just yet! If you already have one, it will remain valid for another year. From
5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - THE TEACHER YOU'LL NEVER FORGET
In celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Karabo and Yonaka give flowers to the teachers who left a lasting impression on our lives. Karabo gave her primary school teacher an appreciation call and tears were shed. Listeners share the teachers they’ll never forget and the moments, lessons and words that have stayed with them long after leaving the classroom.
5MM CULTURE SHIFT - ARE WE LIVING IN THE AGE OF QUIET QUITTING
Quiet quitting may have started as a workplace trend, but are we now quietly quitting friendships, relationships and other parts of our lives too? Karabo and Yonaka unpack whether slowly pulling away is a healthy way of protecting your peace — or whether we’re becoming more reluctant to have uncomfortable conversations.
5MM THE TEACHER YOU’LL NEVER FORGET - KARABO CALLS HER PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER
5MM INTERVIEW - DR SEANI RANANGA - DOES AI REALLY UNDERSTAND SOUTH AFRICA_
YOUNG BLOOD FIVE - LOYISO LINDANI FOUNDATION (02 OCTOBER 26)
5MM CULTURE SHIFT (01 OCT 26)
5MM THE 90 DAY CHALLENGE (01 OCT 26)
5MM REAL TALK - NO FILTER (01 OCT 26)
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