5 Breakfast

5FM is once again partnering with Rise Against Hunger Africa for a special Mandela Day meal-packing event at the Sandton Convention Centre. Listeners are invited to register via the 5FM website, choose a timeslot, and spend 67 minutes helping package thousands of meals for communities in need, while 5 Mid Mornings, 5 Lunch and 5 Drive broadcast live from the event.

Nick Hamman quizzes Thabo Baloyi on the latest episodes of 5FM's podcasts, including Champions Blueprint and Pap & Politics. What starts as a discussion about Money Mondays quickly turns into a humorous moment as Thabo tries to recall recent interviews and podcast highlights.

BUZZWORD: | ONE

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

Today’s mystery celebrity could be a teen dance captain, an award-winning narrator or the youngest executive in a family dynasty. Strangely, every disguise fits: she has moved from accidental chart history to deliberate command of stages, screens and even piano keys. Her childhood has less resembled growing up than a carefully expanding franchise.”

The head coach or team captain of Team South Africa joins us ahead of the 2026 NFL Flag Africa Continental Championship in Kenya. We discuss the team's preparation, the growth of flag football in South Africa, and what representing the country on the continental stage means to the players.

Sibusiso Kotelo joins Nick Hamman to discuss his role as the iconic warrior who leads the pre-match atmosphere before Springboks Tests. He reflects on the pride and responsibility of representing South African culture, the viral hamstring injury he suffered while performing at Ellis Park, and the mindset that kept him going despite the pain.

Mr and Mrs Bass share the story of their son Sacha, who was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition Niemann-Pick Type A. To support the family's awareness and fundraising efforts, Nick Hamman announces that this year's Mandela Palooza will be dedicated to the cause, with South African artists coming together for a special Mandela Day concert.