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5 Mid Mornings
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Hosted by the vivacious Stephanie Be, get a different flavour on 5 Mid Mornings. Current affairs, updates, news, views and all things entertainment!
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5MM YOUNG BLOOD FIVE - MAMA MOSIMA GRACE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (13 AUGUST 26)
2d ago00:05:04Tap to summarizeThis Women's Month marks 1 month since the inception of the Mama Mosima Grace Educational Foundation and we spoke to the Founder, Sylverster Mashilo. The creation of the foundation is in honour of his mom's passing and as an organisation seeks to address some of the issues that women face in society.
Transcribe →5MM CULTURE SHIFT - ARE WE RETHINKING PARENTHOOD?
2d ago00:15:19Tap to summarizeFor previous generations, having children was often seen as a natural part of adulthood. You finished school, built a career, got married and started a family. But that timeline seems to be changing. A 2026 study published in the South African Medical Journal found that births recorded in South Africa’s public-sector healthcare facilities fell by 20% between 2021 and 2025. More South Africans are choosing to have children later in life, while others are questioning whether parenthood is something they want at all. My 20-year-old cousin recently told me she doesn’t plan on having children until she’s 40. And honestly, she’s not alone. The rising cost of housing, childcare and education, changing career priorities and evolving ideas about relationships are all influencing the way people think about starting a family. What’s the biggest factor influencing your decision about having children: money, your career, your relationship, or simply not wanting them?
Transcribe →5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - DO CELEBRITIES OWE US THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS (13 AUG 26)
2d ago00:16:05Tap to summarizeCelebrities have enormous platforms. Millions of us follow them, stream their music, watch their movies and pay attention to what they say. And if your favourite celebrity never comments on what’s happening in South Africa or around the world, does it change the way you see them?
Transcribe →5MM LATER UNEMPLOYMENT STATS ARE IN! (13 AUG 26)
2d ago00:03:42Tap to summarizeSouth Africa’s latest unemployment figures are out, and unfortunately, the picture has gotten worse. The official unemployment rate has risen to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 32.7% in the previous quarter. That means around 8.5 million South Africans are officially unemployed, while the number of employed people has fallen to 16.7 million. And it’s young people who continue to be the hardest hit.
Transcribe →5MM WHY WOMEN LIKE TRUE CRIME DOCUMENTARIES SO MUCH (13 AUG 26)
2d ago00:06:06Tap to summarizeAre you a big fan of true crime documentaries? Women make up the majority of true crime audiences, with some studies suggesting they account for around 80% of listeners and viewers. Psychologists believe this is partly because true crime helps women understand danger, recognize warning signs, and learn how to navigate potentially risky situations. But it's not all about fear—many women also find true crime oddly relaxing because, unlike real life, these stories usually have a clear beginning, middle, and end, offering a sense of closure and justice.
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5MM CULTURE SHIFT - IS SOBRIETY A PERMANENT SHIFT OR JUST ANOTHER WELLNESS TREND?
2d ago00:18:34Tap to summarizeGen Z appears to be changing the way it approaches alcohol, with more young people choosing sobriety, moderation or simply drinking less. The conversation also extends to millennials, many of whom are reassessing their relationship with drinking for reasons including health, fitness, finances, productivity and personal experiences. Is this a lasting cultural shift or just another wellness trend that will eventually fade. Listeners share why they choose not to drink, how growing up around alcohol has influenced their choices, and whether a life without alcohol is becoming the new normal.
Transcribe →5MM REAL TALK, NO FILTER - HANDLING MONEY WITH FRIENDS (12 AUG 26)
2d ago00:19:15Tap to summarizeWhen the bill arrives at the table, things can get awkward fast. The 5 Mid-Mornings team unpacks the different ways friendship groups handle paying when they go out, from splitting the bill equally and paying for what you ordered to taking turns covering the group. Listeners share their own rules, including how they deal with alcohol, expensive orders, tips and friends who don't pay them back.
Transcribe →5MM WELLNESS WEDNESDAY - DO YOU REALLY NEED TO EAT THREE MEALS A DAY?
2d ago00:09:09Tap to summarizeFor years, we were told not to skip breakfast and to eat three meals a day. But with the rise of intermittent fasting, intuitive eating and other approaches, more people are choosing eating patterns that work differently. 5 Breakfast chats to dietitian Fozzie about whether breakfast is essential, how to know if an eating pattern is right for you, the role of meal timing and when it might be worth seeing a dietitian.
Transcribe →5MM CAMPUS QUEEN - THE BIGGEST LESSON
2d ago00:08:36Tap to summarizeWhile tertiary institutions are places of higher learning, students are also navigating the early stages of adulthood as well. Yonaka goes to campus and asks fellow students what's the biggest lesson they've learnt while at varsity.
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5MM SOCCER QUEENS WEEKEND UPDATE (11 AUG 26)
4d ago00:03:32Tap to summarizeKarabo and Yonaka give updates on the soccer weekend.
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