Johannesburg - Wednesday, 10 September 2025 - The 5 Breakfast Heritage Tour is back for the 8th time, and it’s bigger, bolder, and more beautiful than ever. Themed “From Streetlights to Starlit Nights – Suzuki Guides The Way Home”, this epic road trip is a celebration of everything that makes South Africa home – the breathtaking landscapes, the indulgent flavours, the colourful languages, the foot-stomping beats, the captivating stories, the thrilling adventures and, of course, the beautiful people.
Nearly a decade after Nick Hamman first introduced this iconic tour as the ultimate love letter to South Africa, the 5 Breakfast team is hitting the road again, broadcasting from a variety of locations to remind us why we love this country.
The 2025 edition of the 5 Breakfast Heritage Tour officially kicked off at the Festival of Motoring at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Johannesburg, with 5FM broadcasting live from the event. On 8 September they officially hit the road, broadcasting live from Ponte Tower in Joburg, followed by a broadcast from the Cradle of Humankind on Tuesday and a visit to Suzuki Kyalami on Wednesday.
Between now and 27 September, the 5 Breakfast team will travel across the country, visiting iconic landmarks, uncovering hidden gems, and sharing the stories that make South Africa extraordinary. Along the way, the station will be hosting live broadcasts, Suzuki showcases and unforgettable experiences - creating memories that’ll last a lifetime.
And YOU can join in at any of 5 Breakfast’s Suzuki broadcasts, where you can meet the team, hear about their stories and upcoming plans, take some COOL pics and stand a chance to win some EPIC spot prizes!
Nick Hamman, Xoli Zondo, Thabo Baloyi, Marli van Eeden and the road trip team, in also tracing their own family roots, will be visiting the following locations, as well a few impromptu stops, along the way:
| Date | Province | Town/Area | Activity |
| 8 September | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Tour Kickoff – broadcast from Ponte Tower |
| 9 September | Gauteng / North West | Cradle of Humankind | Cradle broadcast |
| 10 September | Gauteng | Johannesburg / Pretoria | Suzuki Kyalami |
| 11 September | Limpopo | Waterberg / Polokwane | Bakone Malapa Open Air Museum |
| 12 September | Limpopo | Polokwane | Suzuki Polokwane |
| 14 September | Free State / North West | Vredefort Dome | Geological Heritage Site (UNESCO) |
| 15 September | Free State | Bloemfontein | Anglo-Boer War Museum & Memorial Marli’s Heritage - The Story of Van Eeden |
| 16 September | Free State | Bloemfontein | Naval Hill & Local Museums |
| 17 September | Free State | Bloemfontein | Suzuki Bloemfontein |
| 18 September | KZN | Durban | Midlands Meander & Mandela Capture Site | Zulu Heritage - The Story of Zondo |
| 19 September | KZN | Durban | Suzuki Durban South |
| 20 September | Eastern Cape | Mthatha | Wild Coast Drive |
| 21 September | Eastern Cape | Mthatha / Queenstown | Mandela Museum & Biko Centre |
| 22 September | Northern Cape | Kimberley | Big Hole & Diamond History |
| 23 September | Northern Cape / Western Cape | Beaufort West | Transit via Karoo & Three Sisters | Nick’s Heritage - The Story of Hamman |
| 24 September | Western Cape | Cape Town | Heritage Day: Robben Island |
| 25 September | Western Cape | Cape Town | Suzuki Kenilworth |
| 27 September | Western Cape | Louvain Guest Farm | Finale Event: Jimny Gathering and world record. |
The tour will culminate in a stunning world record at the Jimny gathering at Louvain Guest Farm in the Western Cape – “closing out” the tour by closing a record amount of Jimny doors at the same time.
Whether you’re just a proud South African or also love a good road trip, this is your chance to celebrate the beauty of our country… and to fall in love with home all over again.
5FM and Good Hope FM Business Manager, Masi Mdingane, says, “The 5 Breakfast Heritage Tour, in proud partnership with Suzuki, has become an annual calendar highlight for many South Africans. It’s a beautiful, adventure-filled showcase that never fails to blow away those who follow it, and those who join in along the way, with exactly how much this country and its people have to offer. It packs up a whole radio station, takes it on the road, gets up close and personal with the best of Mzansi, and shares all of its rich and diverse nuances across the airwaves, digital streams and the world.”
Media are also invited to join the team at any of their stops for interviews, live coverage, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access.
Stay tuned to 5FM, download the 5FM app for iOS and Android, visit www.5fm.co.za and follow the station on all social media. Jump in and share pics of you and the team, using @5FM, #5BHeritageTour and #TheWayHome.
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