5 Drive

It’s Brain Buster time! Listeners get 30 seconds to name a Country, Animal, Celebrity, Food, Adjective, and Colour — all starting with the given letter. Can they beat the clock and win?

Jude dives into the growing conversation around the possibility of Formula 1 returning to South Africa. From the excitement among local fans to the economic impact, infrastructure challenges, and what it could mean for the future of motorsport on the continent.

In this segment, we dive into a fun but revealing question: If you could job shadow anyone for a day, who would it be — and why? From dream careers and unexpected choices to the real curiosity behind what people do every day, the conversation explores ambition, passion, and the behind-the-scenes realities of different professions.

In this segment, we dive into a fun but revealing question: If you could job shadow anyone for a day, who would it be — and why? From dream careers and unexpected choices to the real curiosity behind what people do every day, the conversation explores ambition, passion, and the behind-the-scenes realities of different professions.

The Drive Team kicks off a unique storytelling experiment where one sentence starts it all — and listeners take the story wherever their imagination goes. Each day, one listener gets the chance to add the next sentence, shaping the direction, tone, and genre of the story — whether it turns into romance, thriller, comedy, drama, horror, or something completely unexpected. Along the way, the Drive Team reacts, narrates, and brings the evolving story to life on air.

5FM is back on the road with the Balwin Run Series for 2026 — and this time, the stakes are bigger than ever! Lace up and run, walk, or jog your way toward the chance of winning a fully furnished apartment worth ONE MILLION RAND. In this segment, we break down everything you need to know about the series, the excitement around the races, and how you can be part of the movement. Plus, join 5FM’s Big Chief Tshepi and Nick Archibald at every race as they bring the vibe, the energy, and the motivation live from the ground.

The team asks a simple but passionate question: Which city offers the most inspiring run — ocean views, mountain trails, or pure city vibes? Nick checks in from Cape Town, soaking up the coastal energy and scenic routes, while Zanele represents the streets of Joburg, embracing the fast-paced urban rhythm and skyline runs. From personal experiences to what truly motivates runners, the conversation explores how different environments shape the way we move, think, and stay inspired on every run.

The team asks a simple but passionate question: Which city offers the most inspiring run — ocean views, mountain trails, or pure city vibes? Nick checks in from Cape Town, soaking up the coastal energy and scenic routes, while Zanele represents the streets of Joburg, embracing the fast-paced urban rhythm and skyline runs. From personal experiences to what truly motivates runners, the conversation explores how different environments shape the way we move, think, and stay inspired on every run.

Get ready for a fun, feel-good challenge as we witness the next generation of humming stars take centre stage! In this playful segment, young participants hum some of your favourite hits while the team — and listeners — try to guess the song. From surprisingly spot-on performances to hilarious wrong guesses, it’s a lighthearted game filled with music, laughter, and unexpected moments.

Would you cover for your sibling if they were cheating on their spouse? We dive into loyalty, family dynamics, and the tough moral questions that make us rethink what we’d do for those closest to us.