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That unforgettable summer. The friends who became your world. The first adventures, the first heartbreaks… and that ONE song that takes you straight back. Inspired by FX’s The Shards, now streaming on Disney+, we want to hear about yours. Simply fill out the entry form and tell us which song defines your “Golden Era” along with the story behind it. You could win R5 000 cash, plus an additional R1 000 if you’re an active Disney+ subscriber. Your Golden Era. Relive it. Share it.

Johannesburg, Tuesday, 11 August 2026 – 5FM is celebrating a massive win as Boipelo Mooketsi, host of 5 After Hours and red-hot podcast, Vibe Check, officially took home the Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year award at the glitzy 2026 Basadi in Music Awards ceremony on Friday night, 7 August.

5FM has been nominated in the Best of Joburg Awards 2026. Amplify your voice by voting for 5FM under the categories: 1. Best Local Radio Station 2. Best Radio Show – 5 Breakfast 3. Best Local Radio Personality: Nick Hamman

5FM, South Africa’s favourite youth radio station and multimedia hub, is proud to announce that Nick Hamman, host of 5 Breakfast, has officially been nominated in the Media, Digital & Social category of the 2026 Forty Under 40 South Africa Awards. This is a prestigious national platform that recognises South Africa’s most influential young leaders under the age of 40.

Johannesburg, Thursday, 23 July 2026 – It’s official: SA Hip-Hop icon, Cassper Nyovest and Mzansi’s queen of the airwaves, 5FM’s very own Zanele Potelwa will host the 2026 South African Music Awards. The news was officially revealed on 5FM’s 5 Drive this afternoon. Mzansi woke up to the red-hot news that Cassper would be hosting the 2026 SAMAs, after he dropped the announcement on social media.

Join us on 17 July at the Sandton Convention Centre from 10:00 AM Event Date: Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 Time: 09:00 - 12:00 Venue: Sandton Convention Centre Event Date: Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 Time: 12:00 - 15:00 Venue: Sandton Convention Centre Event Date: Jul 17, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026 Time: 15:00 - 18:00 Venue: Sandton Convention Centre Every year on 18 July, people around the world come together to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela by giving back to their communities.

Mzansi knows that the best moments happen when everyone gathers around a bag of Simba. Now there’s another reason to bring the flavour to the hang out. Buy any 120g pack of Simba chips and stand a chance to WIN instant coupons and a Simba Worth Sharing Experience Kit, including a R5 000 cash prize.

It Starts with a meal. Every year on 18 July, people around the world come together to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela by giving back to their communities. The overarching objective of Mandela Day is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better and build a global movement for good.

Johannesburg, Monday, 22 June 2026 – 5FM is turning up the volume at the 2024 Basadi in Music Awards with not one but two powerhouse nominations, celebrating the women who keep South African youth radio sharp, fresh and unapologetically loud. Boipelo Mooketsi, host of 5 After Hours, has been nominated for Entertainment Radio Presenter of the Year, while Masego “Chresh” Tlhakanye, the creative engine behind 5 Drive, has been nominated for Entertainment Radio Producer of the Year.

Think you’ve got the sound of South Africa’s favourite breakfast show? 5 Breakfast with Nick Hamman is looking for a brand-new theme song, and it could be yours. Whether you’re a band, producer, singer-songwriter or bedroom beatmaker, we want to hear what you’ve got. Fill out the entry form, submit  a link to your original track  and your music could be featured on air, heard by thousands of listeners, and maybe even become the official soundtrack to 5 Breakfast. Show us what you’ve got.