5 Breakfast

What happened on this day in history.

He built a kingdom where silence was considered suspicious, Then abandoned the public road for a private constellation, Yet his sharpest weapon was never noise, it was the question after it. He frightened rulebooks into early retirement, Made breakfast tables feel like scenes requiring parental guidance, And was eventually paid a small country’s fortune to orbit above censorship.

Technology leader Vukosi Sambo joins 5 Breakfast to discuss South Africa's AI future, from healthcare and local innovation to the future of work, responsible AI adoption, and why it's important for South Africa to build AI solutions that reflect local needs.

BUZZWORD:  CLOSE

Each day a buzzword is announced, and 5 questions are asked to a listener, all of which will contain the buzzword.

He came from Welsh steel country, carrying piano music in one hand and other people’s souls in the other. With barely a raised voice, he has played monsters, monarchs and men whose memories quietly betray them. Who is this knighted shape-shifter whose calm can feel more dangerous than shouting?

What happened on this day in history.

Jesse Clegg joins us to discuss Scatterlings, a project celebrating the enduring legacy of the late Johnny Clegg, whose groundbreaking music with Juluka and Savuka helped bridge cultures and became part of South Africa's cultural identity. Jesse reflects on reimagining Great Heart, performing alongside his father's voice, and introducing these timeless songs to a new generation of South African artists and listeners.

Nick Hamman asks listeners to share stories about the interests, hobbies, or personality traits they were teased for at school but chose to pursue anyway. From creative arts to broadcasting and entrepreneurship, the conversation celebrates embracing what makes you different.