5 Breakfast

The team battles it out to see who remembers what happened this week.

What happened on this day in history?

This morning on 5 Breakfast, we're joined by one of South Africa's most distinctive and celebrated voices. From her years fronting Freshlyground to her acclaimed work as a solo artist, actress, storyteller, and cultural advocate, Zolani Mahola has never been afraid to evolve. And now she's entering yet another bold new chapter.

She's just announced a major global partnership with Virgin Music Group and is preparing to release her brand-new single, "XhosaNostra"; a powerful Gqom-infused track that blends cultural identity, storytelling, and fearless experimentation. The song also features one of the final recordings from the late Bravo Le Roux and serves as the first taste of her forthcoming album, People Power.

This morning, we catch up with Zolani about this exciting new era, the music, the meaning behind the name, and what happens when one of South Africa's most recognisable artists decides to reinvent herself once again.

The social media conversation surrounding Thabo Baloyi and claims from some online users that he bears a striking resemblance to Ngwako Kgatla. Is it simply a coincidence, or is there really an uncanny resemblance?

She rose from the kind of soil that stains your shoes before it shapes your name. Now sequins, smoke and stadium lights chase a girl who once belonged to gravel roads and open sky. Who is this barefoot prophecy turned full-volume phenomenon?”

A look at what happened this day on history.