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2026 Hot New Line-Up

Apr 01, 2026

5FM, SA’s favourite youth radio station, has officially unveiled its 2026 on-air line-up, introducing bold new voices, refreshed weekend energy and a deeper connection to the fast-moving world of South African youth culture.

Msaki & Jesse Clegg on 5 Drive

Mar 11, 2026

Powerhouse duo in the building Msaki and Jesse Clegg stopped by the #5Drive studio to chat about their 6-track EP Entropy, their friendship, and what the future holds. The team also put them to the test with a fun lyric game and things got interesting!

Up The Creek 2026

Mar 11, 2026

UP THE CREEK! Where Music Meets Magic Established in 1990, Up the Creek is South Africa’s second longest-running outdoor music festival, and it just keeps getting better! Set on the banks of the iconic Breede River near Swellendam, this four-day experience was all about great music, good food, chilled vibes, short queues, and serious gees With 5FM in the mix amplifying the energy and Nick Archibald bringing the hype as MC, this year’s festival was nothing short of unforgettable Grab your festie besties and relive the moments with us. Hit play, turn it up, and dive into the vibes!

How To Make A Killing Cast

Mar 05, 2026

185 views Mar 5, 2026 #HowToMakeAKilling #5Lunch What did the #HowToMakeAKilling cast think of South Africa? #5Lunch’s Nadia Romanos chatted to stars Glen Powell, Topher Grace and Jessica Henwick about the dark comedy, that was filmed in SA. How to Make a Killing follows Becket, a man who was disowned at birth by his insanely wealthy family, who decides to reclaim his inheritance, despite how many relatives stand in his way.

O-Week - University of Pretoria

Mar 05, 2026

This year’s O-Week theme, “Your Campus Adventure Starts Now,” celebrated the thrill, chaos and possibility of stepping into varsity life. From orientation jitters to late-night study sessions and unforgettable social moments, 5FM and Standard Bank showed up together to ampli5 and celebrate every chapter of the student journey. Wrapping it up, Lula Odiba and Nadia Romanos broadcasted live from the University of Pretoria, where the campus theme “Goal Check” encouraged students to reflect on their ambitions and the steps needed to achieve them. Standard Bank brought activations that went beyond entertainment, creating engaging moments that helped students think about their future, their goals and how to start building strong financial habits from day one. From interactive experiences to on-air moments that captured the pulse of campus life, the energy on the ground reflected exactly what O-Week is all about: new beginnings, big ambitions and the start of a lifelong adventure.

O-Week | University of the Free State

Feb 19, 2026

5FM x ‪@standardbanksa‬ pulled up to ‪@UFSWeb‬ and the vibes were unmatched! From wild Student Confessions to epic giveaways, music, and pure O-Week energy. They showed up BIG. If you missed it… here’s a look at how we took over The University of the Free State.