5 Mid Mornings

A call from De La Salle Holy Cross College’s head boy, Christopher, landed the team an invitation to their matric pool party. We revisit Friday’s celebrations, with Yonaka on the decks, swimming, dancing and TikTok lessons for Karabo.

It’s 5FM’s birthday, but listeners are getting the presents! Today, one listener unwraps a merchandise hamper containing a power bank, T-shirt and bucket hat, with entries open on the 5FM app and website. You could win big prizes so tune in to find out how!

Karabo forgot to pay for a soft drink at a new friend’s birthday party, and an unanswered apology voice note sent her into an overthinking spiral. She calls her friend to clear the air — and you won’t believe how it ended…

t’s 5FM’s birthday month, and this week we’re celebrating being Born to Party! Joining us is someone who brings both the sound and the style — DJ, model and creative Ponahalo Mojapelo! We’re talking about her journey behind the decks, what makes a great party and how she keeps a dance floor moving. Ponahalo, welcome to 5 Mid Mornings. 

Yesterday we asked listeners how they celebrated the end of their high school careers. Now, we’re handing the conversation over to the Class of 2026 as they prepare to close the chapter on uniforms, school bells, homework and seeing their friends every day. We want to hear how matrics are making their final school moments count, from grade-wide celebrations and memories with friends to school traditions, souvenirs and new ways of marking the end of their school years.

From Hand-Me-Downs to Second-Hand Finds

Growing up, getting clothes from an older sibling or a couch from a relative wasn’t always something you were excited about. Sometimes you just wanted something new — something that was yours first.But call that same jacket “vintage” or that couch a “thrift find”, and suddenly there’s a story to tell. “Thanks, I thrifted it” can sound like a brag, especially when you’ve found something unique for a fraction of the original price.So what changes how we feel about owning something someone else owned? Is it saving money, finding pieces nobody else has, reducing waste — or simply getting to choose it yourself?And where do you draw the line? You might happily buy a second-hand car, dining table or designer handbag, but hesitate when it comes to shoes, a mattress or kitchen appliances.

What would you proudly buy second hand, and what must be brand new?