From running 100km in nearly 10 hours to raising funds for young rugby players, Lance Stevens is turning gratitude into action. Inspired by someone who once helped him attend a rugby tour, he's now helping the next generation chase the same opportunities

After facing consequences for a past social media incident, Unathi (Nobangela) reportedly cannot register at any higher education institution for five years.

She thought her pregnancy would bring two families together. Instead, her father chased away her baby's father's family and accused her of bringing shame to the family. With a baby on the way, who's in the wrong here?

The highs, the lows, the uncertainty, and the growth — Tannah's new single “Twenties” captures the reality of navigating young adulthood. A deeply personal track that reflects on self-discovery and embracing life's unpredictable journey.

As South Africa observes Child Protection Week, we're shining a light on the importance of keeping children safe, heard and protected.  Today, we chat to Ontshiametse, founder of #SafeHere, about advocating for children's rights, creating safer communities, and the role we all play in protecting young people.

Love brought them together, but faith may pull them apart.  A young woman faces a life-changing decision after her Muslim fiancé asks her to convert to Islam before marriage. Should love be enough, or is faith a non-negotiable part of who we are?

This Africa Month on 5 Nights  we celebrate African stories, culture and spirituality as we sit down with Bronwyn Saayman — a “white sangoma” who has spent over 18 years helping people through ancestral guidance and traditional healing. From breaking stereotypes to challenging perceptions, she joins us to share her unique journey and broaden our understanding of what it truly means to be a sangoma. 

Daily affirmations may not fix everything, but experts say they can help quiet negative thoughts, build resilience and support healing — one positive word at a time.

“She sacrificed for me… now her gambling is destroying our future  After years of carrying my family financially, I’m torn between gratitude and the pain of being trapped in my mother’s addiction. What would you do?”

Career or family?  A young couple with a 1-year-old is torn apart after the boyfriend gets a life-changing job offer that means relocating, while the girlfriend refuses to leave the business she’s building in East London. Should one sacrifice their career for the family?  #5Nights