WAFCON Glory and the Future of Women’s FootballNigerian sportscaster Dorcus Koki joined 5 Weekend Breakfast to break down the 2025 WAFCON final, from the winning moment to standout players and why supporting women’s football in Africa is more vital than ever.

TikTok Teen Joins the Show After Posting His Botched FadeLast week the team chatted about bad haircuts - and this week, the universe delivered. A South African teen who went viral on TikTok for his hilariously tragic trim joined 5 Weekend Breakfast to share the full story. 

I Was Stranded When the Taliban Took Over” From Taliban raids to rainy rescues and breakups abroad, listeners shared their wildest “I got stranded” stories on 5 Weekend Breakfast with Mike V.

A Surprise Birthday Shoutout for Pitso MosimaneAaron Masemola spoke to football legend Pitso Mosimane for what seemed like a conversation about youth development in South African football - but the real goal was to surprise him with a special 5 Weekend Breakfast birthday tribute. 

AI Sana: Making the News Easier to DigestA recent stat revealed that 41% of South Africans struggle to engage with the news - so on 5 Weekend Breakfast, Palesa Lemeke took on the challenge of making current affairs more palatable. With a fresh angle she reimagined how we talk about what’s happening

Mike V Books a Flight During a Pilot StrikeWith reports of a pilot strike making headlines, Mike V decided to book a flight to KZN just to see what would happen. Did he make it? Was it chaos? A hilarious real-world experiment in travel chaos, only on 5 Weekend Breakfast.

 Gwyneth Paltrow Stars in Astronomer Ad After Coldplay ScandalOn AI Sana, Palesa Lemeke talks Gwyneth Paltrow’s viral Astronomer campaign, sparked by a Coldplay kiss-cam controversy - turning drama into PR gold.

Listener favourite Odwa made a triumphant return to 5 Weekend Breakfast for a special chess-themed edition of Superfan. The same Odwa, who once proudly claimed victory over a 10-year-old and was crowned The Most NB Person in SA. A fun, full-circle moment with one of the show's most iconic callers.

Aaron Masemola interviewed former Kaizer Chiefs player Morgan Gould on The Locker Room to discuss the team’s current state, rebuilding strategies ahead of the new season, and key players to watch. Get exclusive insider insight on Kaizer Chiefs, South African football, and what fans can expect this s

Lehlogonolo joined The Most NB Person in SA on 5 Weekend Breakfast to celebrate South Africa’s RSA team victory at the 2025 Dance World Cup. He shared the thrill of winning and what makes South African dance culture so unique.

Aaron Masemola caught up with South African cricketer Chloe Tryon on 5 Weekend Breakfast ahead of the Women’s Cricket World Cup. They discussed the team’s mindset going into the tournament, what it means to represent the country on the global stage, and Chloe’s upcoming nomination for the Cricket SA

After realising a close friend had unfollowed him on Instagram, Mike V decided to call and ask him directly why he did it. What started as a petty moment turned into a bigger conversation on 5 Weekend Breakfast about friendship, boundaries, and whether social media still reflects real-life connectio

On 5 Weekend Breakfast, Palesa unpacked the wild true story of a woman who was arrested after sending a man 65,000 texts following their first date. From red flags to romantic delusion, the team broke down just how fast things can spiral - and whether she was manifesting or menacing.

On 5 Weekend Breakfast, the team asked: were you one of the many kids who somehow ended up on Nelson Mandela’s lap in a photo? Enter Mary - who called in not only with the picture, but the plot twist: Mandela was her neighbour! A wholesome, unexpected, and very South African story.

The 5 Weekend Breakfast team recapped Mike V’s ongoing journey into the esoteric, and this week, it was his turn. Using classic Barnum-style questions, Mike V attempted to convince listener Jordan that he might have psychic abilities. Did he pull it off, or was he exposed?

On 5 Weekend Breakfast, Palesa Lemeke reacted to Nasty C tattooing his girlfriend Sammie Heavens. The internet was convinced it was a portrait of Cyril Ramaphosa - but wat's the truth? The team weighed in on the ink, the love, and whether or not Nasty C nailed it.

5 Weekend Breakfast's Mike V continues his journey into the esoteric as he visits psychic medium Kwena, also known as the Spiritual Gangster. From energy readings to unexpected insights, Kwena left an impression - but did he do enough to convert Mike into a believer? 

This Sunday’s Most NB Person in SA on 5 Weekend Breakfast is Odwa - because sometimes, you’ve got to humble the youth. He proudly delivered an L to a 10-year-old girl in a chess match and has absolutely no regrets. A fun, unserious chat about competitive spirit, childhood confidence, and taking the

On 5 Weekend Breakfast, Palesa unpacked the wildest parenting win of the week: a baby who refused to stop crying... until their parents sang “NOKIA” by Drake. The team did a deep dive into kids’ songs today and how they’ve changed - cue the rise of baby tech tracks and viral lullabies.

Big Chief Tshepi Moji from 5 Early Mornings joined 5 Weekend Breakfast to take on The Caught Up Quiz— a rapid-fire round of everything that happened in the past week. Did he outscore his colleagues, or crumble under pressure? Only one way to find out. 

Mike V and the 5 Weekend Breakfast team took a chaotic walk down memory lane, chatting about the songs we had no business singing as kids - yet somehow knew every word. From Akon’s Smack That to Brenda Fassie’s Weekend Special, listeners shared their own “wait, what were we singing?” moments.  

The Earth spun faster this week, marking the shortest day in recorded history. But can you guess the actual difference? Mike V broke it down on 5 Weekend Breakfast, showing just how precise (and hilariously nit-picky) scientists get when tracking time - down to the microsecond. 

Ahead of the Springboks’ clash with Italy on Saturday, 12 July, Breyton Paulse joined 5 Weekend Breakfast. He broke down what it’s like inside a Bok’s mind on match day, gave behind-the-scenes insight into pre-game routines, and shared which young debutants are catching his eye. Plus, a special shou

Holly Rey joined Mike V on 5 Weekend Breakfast to talk about becoming the Southern Africa ambassador for the new Type 1 diabetes doll. As someone living with diabetes, she shared why this kind of representation matters - for kids, visibility, and shifting how we talk about chronic illness.