5 Mid Mornings

Today we're talking about tipping culture after Kristian from Johannesburg found himself in a tricky situation when a group of more than 10 people was served by a single waiter, leading to  disagreement over the tip.

“underconsumption core” a trend that's pushing back against constant online pressure to buy more. While social media often promotes the latest must-have products, more people are choosing to use what they already own, shop second-hand, and spend more intentionally. Have you ever bought something because of social media? Did it live up to the hype, or do you wish you'd saved your money? Share your experience with us.

Karabo Ntshweng reflects on how an entire culture has quietly disappeared.

Growing up, asking neighbours for help was normal... a cup of sugar, a lift, someone to watch your pets. No money, no apps. Just community.

Today, when people are stuck, the first thought is often e-hailing, delivery apps, or online communities instead of the neighbour next door.

It raises the question: have we stopped relying on our neighbours? And are we still comfortable asking them for help?

It’s payday timE and Thandi from Randburg just got her first salary!

She wrote into the show saying she’s excited, but also overwhelmed. She wants to enjoy her money without blowing it all in one weekend.

Listeners chimed in with advice too and we created the ultimate payday guide. 

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner have officially tied the knot!

The couple reportedly got married in an intimate ceremony on Sunday at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.

And can we just take a moment for Dua Lipa’s glow-up over the years?! She slayed this wedding, reportedly wearing a skirt suit for the big day. 

Today, we are chatting about the Bafana Bafana dilemma.

South Africa are set to depart for the World Cup today, a day later than planned due to visa issues. Some coaches and support staff are still waiting to leave. Have you ever heard anything more South African than that? 

Karabo's take? “Hai shame guys”… because we’ve all been there. A travel mix-up, a missed flight, or a booking mistake that instantly humbled you.

So we want to know: what’s the travel mistake you swore you’d never make again?

In a conversation about period poverty, Fundraising Manager Jo Da Silva explains how period poverty correlates with poverty. Pads, Power and Progress is the campaign driven by the organisation, in partnership with MENstruation Foundation and we find out more about it and how it is re-dignifying girls and women.

If you invited people to an event with everything already paid for, and they do not pitch - would you send them an invoice to pay you back?