My colleague told me he was applying for a team leader role, but I applied without telling him — and got the job. Now he reports to me and barely speaks to me. Was I wrong for keeping my application a secret?
5N War-Room: I Secretly Applied and Got the Job My colleague told me he was applying for a team leader role, but I applied without telling him — and got the job. Now he reports to me and barely speaks to me. Was I wrong for keeping my application a secret?
Kuhle Adams is a SAFTA-nominated South African television presenter and live-event host with over a decade of experience. She is known for her confident, warm and engaging style, having hosted major platforms including the SAFTA Craft Awards, SAMA red carpets and The Expresso Show.
5N HerStory Uncovered: Meet Presenter Kuhle Adams Kuhle Adams is a SAFTA-nominated South African television presenter and live-event host with over a decade of experience. She is known for her confident, warm and engaging style, having hosted major platforms including the SAFTA Craft Awards, SAMA red carpets and The Expresso Show.
From the Samsung E250 to the latest iPhone, kids’ relationship with phones has changed dramatically. But why are children putting so much pressure on their parents for the latest devices? I went to a high school in Pretoria to find out what kids really think.
5N WTF - Kids & Their First Phones From the Samsung E250 to the latest iPhone, kids’ relationship with phones has changed dramatically. But why are children putting so much pressure on their parents for the latest devices? I went to a high school in Pretoria to find out what kids really think.
Neo Nontso turned her love for cooking into a thriving digital food brand. From sharing recipes online to launching her own spice range and cookbook, she has built a name as one of South Africa’s rising food personalities.
5N HerStory Uncovered_ From Family Kitchen to Food Empire Neo Nontso turned her love for cooking into a thriving digital food brand. From sharing recipes online to launching her own spice range and cookbook, she has built a name as one of South Africa’s rising food personalities.
She still loves her boyfriend, but after a year of asking him to improve his hygiene, nothing has changed. He rarely brushes his teeth, constantly smells of sweat and keeps his home extremely messy. Now she is questioning whether love is enough — or if it is finally time to walk away.
5N War-Room_ Love Or Hygiene_ She still loves her boyfriend, but after a year of asking him to improve his hygiene, nothing has changed. He rarely brushes his teeth, constantly smells of sweat and keeps his home extremely messy. Now she is questioning whether love is enough — or if it is finally time to walk away.
Emma, 10, was given days to live after being diagnosed with incurable leukaemia. Her family rushed to make her biggest dream come true — marrying her childhood sweetheart, Daniel, in a garden wedding surrounded by 100 loved ones. Emma died just 12 days later.
5N WTF - A Dream Wedding Emma, 10, was given days to live after being diagnosed with incurable leukaemia. Her family rushed to make her biggest dream come true — marrying her childhood sweetheart, Daniel, in a garden wedding surrounded by 100 loved ones. Emma died just 12 days later.
The Pathfinder Girls Programme is giving 52 Cape Flats schoolgirls a chance to thrive despite poverty, trauma and gang violence. Through tutoring, life skills, mental health support and mentorship, the programme is helping young women build confidence, improve their grades and discover their potenti
5N Real Ones_ Hope On The Cape Flats The Pathfinder Girls Programme is giving 52 Cape Flats schoolgirls a chance to thrive despite poverty, trauma and gang violence. Through tutoring, life skills, mental health support and mentorship, the programme is helping young women build confidence, improve their grades and discover their potenti
The internet claims women who date barbers are six times happier — but is there actually something about barbers that makes them better partners? From communication and listening to confidence and grooming, we put the theory to the test.
5N On The Radar- Women who date barbers ARE six times happier The internet claims women who date barbers are six times happier — but is there actually something about barbers that makes them better partners? From communication and listening to confidence and grooming, we put the theory to the test.
A woman took her baby daddy to court after he repeatedly threatened to stop paying their son’s school fees during arguments. They later reconciled, but a year later, he told her he was still embarrassed and disgusted by her decision. Despite her apology, he has stopped speaking to her for a week, le
5N War-Room_ Baby daddy feud resurfaces A woman took her baby daddy to court after he repeatedly threatened to stop paying their son’s school fees during arguments. They later reconciled, but a year later, he told her he was still embarrassed and disgusted by her decision. Despite her apology, he has stopped speaking to her for a week, le
Three years after introducing Best Afrobeats, the MTV VMAs have dropped the category — following Tyla’s back-to-back wins.
5N WTF - MTV VMAs Drop Best Afrobeats Category Three years after introducing Best Afrobeats, the MTV VMAs have dropped the category — following Tyla’s back-to-back wins.
A 16-year-old has been arrested over allegations involving child sexual abuse material and a violent online network. So, how can parents keep teenagers safe online? Cyber wellness expert Rianette shares practical tips for parents and caregivers.
5N On The Radar- Are your children really safe online? A 16-year-old has been arrested over allegations involving child sexual abuse material and a violent online network. So, how can parents keep teenagers safe online? Cyber wellness expert Rianette shares practical tips for parents and caregivers.
Nanette is a Durban-born R&B singer, songwriter and producer blending R&B, hip-hop and amapiano. Since her 2022 debut Bad Weather, she has earned a SAMA nomination and collaborated with artists including Kelvin Momo, Nasty C and Blxckie. Her 2025 EP Painfully Happy surpassed two million streams.
5N HerStory Uncovered_ Rising voice in African R&B Nanette is a Durban-born R&B singer, songwriter and producer blending R&B, hip-hop and amapiano. Since her 2022 debut Bad Weather, she has earned a SAMA nomination and collaborated with artists including Kelvin Momo, Nasty C and Blxckie. Her 2025 EP Painfully Happy surpassed two million streams.
More than 40,000 students may have received NSFAS funding they were not eligible for, with up to R5.1 billion potentially involved. The Public Protector is investigating alleged financial irregularities, poor administration and possible fraud across 76 tertiary institutions.
5N WTF NSFAS More than 40,000 students may have received NSFAS funding they were not eligible for, with up to R5.1 billion potentially involved. The Public Protector is investigating alleged financial irregularities, poor administration and possible fraud across 76 tertiary institutions.
She chose family life over financial independence. Is she living her dream, or putting herself at risk?
5N WAR ROOM - Stay-at-home wife_ Smart choice or risky move She chose family life over financial independence. Is she living her dream, or putting herself at risk?
Iviwe Poti shares her journey from live broadcasting to leading strategic communications in the automotive industry.
5N HerStory Uncovered_ From Broadcasting to Strategic Communications Iviwe Poti shares her journey from live broadcasting to leading strategic communications in the automotive industry.
Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36.
5N WTF - Hayden Panettiere dies at 36 Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes and Nashville, has died aged 36.
She carried their baby, but refused their request for an abortion. Now that the baby is born, who had the right to choose?
5N War-Room_ Who Gets to Decide She carried their baby, but refused their request for an abortion. Now that the baby is born, who had the right to choose?
From MTN-backed glamour and stability to sponsorship struggles and uncertainty — what changed when MTN pulled out of the SAMAs?
5N WTF - The SAMAs - Then vs Now From MTN-backed glamour and stability to sponsorship struggles and uncertainty — what changed when MTN pulled out of the SAMAs?
Puni Modiboa, License Holder of the Africa Choice Awards in South Africa, Executive Producer and Managing Director of Mmina Tshipi Integrated Marketing Communication, is driving the awards as a Pan-African celebration of entertainment, media and creative excellence
5n HerStory Uncovered_ Puni Modiboa - Championing African creative excellence Puni Modiboa, License Holder of the Africa Choice Awards in South Africa, Executive Producer and Managing Director of Mmina Tshipi Integrated Marketing Communication, is driving the awards as a Pan-African celebration of entertainment, media and creative excellence
He wants to leave his abusive husband, but financial dependence and their child keep him trapped.
5N War-Room_ Love or survival He wants to leave his abusive husband, but financial dependence and their child keep him trapped.
Diabetes topped South Africa’s leading natural causes of death in 2023. But how much is our everyday diet contributing? We ask a dietician.
5N WTF - Diabetes_ SA’s biggest killer Diabetes topped South Africa’s leading natural causes of death in 2023. But how much is our everyday diet contributing? We ask a dietician.
Amanda Moropa, founder of Moleb Media, brings over a decade of PR and communications experience, with work spanning corporate, lifestyle, public-sector and major G20 and B20 summits.
5N HerStory Uncovered_ Amanda Moropa_ PR powerhouse Amanda Moropa, founder of Moleb Media, brings over a decade of PR and communications experience, with work spanning corporate, lifestyle, public-sector and major G20 and B20 summits.
An officer says a colleague drinks one or two beers every day while on duty — yet remains one of the best officers they know. Would you expose him?
5N War-Room_ Drinking On Duty An officer says a colleague drinks one or two beers every day while on duty — yet remains one of the best officers they know. Would you expose him?
