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It’s 5FM’s birthday, and we’re passing the presents… to YOU! Unwrap your share of R50 000 in the biggest game of pass the presents Mzansi has ever seen! 5FM Born To Play kicks off — and you don’t want to sit this one out! Click the ENTER NOW button below to Register. Miss your turn and someone else could be unwrapping YOUR share. Competition closes 23 October! Ts & Cs apply. 5FM. Born To Play.

Johannesburg, Monday 5 October 2026 – 5FM, South Africa’s favourite youth radio station, is proud to announce that Nick Hamman, host of 5 Breakfast and co‑founder of Hammy Eats, has officially been named a 2026 Forty Under 40 South Africa winner in the Media (Digital and Social) category. Hamman received the award at the national ceremony held on Saturday, 3 October.

The Richfield Teacher Impact Awards, amplifived by 5FM Teachers do more than teach. They inspire confidence, unlock potential and shape the futures of generations to come. This October, in celebration of World Teachers’ Day, Richfield and 5FM are recognising the educators who make a lasting difference. Complete the entry  form below and nominate a high school teacher who has inspired or impacted your life. Selected educators will receive a R10 000 prize from Richfield, while You  receive R5 000.

Johannesburg, 17 September 2026 – The continent’s biggest pop-culture and gaming festival, Comic Con Africa, is back in Johannesburg this September, bringing four full days of pure fandom energy to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 24 to 27 September, 09:00 to 18:00 daily. More than 70,000 fans will assemble to celebrate everything from comics and cosplay to gaming, anime, tech, collectibles, film, series and the world’s most iconic characters and creators.

Johannesburg, Monday, 14 September 2026 – Ten years ago, walking from Johannesburg to Polokwane seemed like a perfectly reasonable way for 5FM’s Nick Hamman to take a radio show on the road. His feet may have disagreed, but there was something about getting out of the studio and meeting South Africans where they lived that stayed with him. There were stories everywhere. You just had to stop long enough to hear them.

Johannesburg, Thursday, 10 September 2026 – This Heritage Day, South Africans are firing up the spirit of unity as Big Save and 5FM team up for the return of the World’s Biggest Braai at Loftus Versfeld.

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.

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

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, 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.