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STATE OF 5 NATION: Fake Experts spam call  Lula and Nadia both play the same “expert” and sell terrible advice with confidence as telemarketers.  Listeners decide who sounded more believable. You are not allowed to laugh. You must commit fully. Listeners vote for who sounded more convincing. Today we are selling: Funeral cover

STEREO TYPICAL: SOMATOLOGIST Stereo Typical is where we want to find out what you do for a living based on stereotypes people have based on your job. Send us a voice note with your stereotypes and we might just give you a call later

STATE OF 5 NATION: Fake Experts spam call Lula and Nadia both play the same “expert” and sell terrible advice with confidence as telemarketers. Listeners decide who sounded more believable. You are not allowed to laugh. You must commit fully. Listeners vote for who sounded more convincing. Today we are selling: Financial Advice

Sibusiso Vilane is firmly in the second category. From becoming the first Black African to summit Mount Everest, to completing the Seven Summits and trekking to both the South and North Poles, he has built one of the most extraordinary adventure résumés in the world. And in February 2026, he added something absolutely wild to that list. After nearly two weeks acclimatising on Chile’s Ojos del Salado volcano, in freezing winds and oxygen levels less than half of what we’re used to, he started the World’s Highest Marathon. A 42.2 kilometre descent from 6,893 metres above sea level. Only five of sixteen starters finished. He crossed the line just after 6:30 in the morning after more than 16 hours, becoming the first African to complete it.

Libho Geza, reality TV star, content creator, and social media personality who first captured national attention by winning season 1 of Love Island South Africa alongside Thimna Shooto, with the duo taking home the R1 million prize. Since then, Libho has built a strong personal brand across social media, branching into ventures such as brand ambassadorships, rugby culture, and fashion.

DID DEWALD REALLY PROPOSE TO HIS GIRLFRIEND TANYA ON VALENTINE'S DAY? DID SHE SAY YES? WAS 5 LUNCH RIGHT THERE TO SEE AND HEAR IT HAPPENING IN REAL TIME? HIT PLAY TO FIND OUT.   Alright, so you know we brought back Better Call 5 Lunch this year. And when we say we want to amplify your big moment… we mean it. This past weekend, on Valentine’s Day, something really special happened. The kind of moment that has you holding your breath. The kind of moment where time slows down. The kind of moment that could change two people’s lives forever. There was suspense. There were nerves. There were emotions running high. And behind the scenes? Let’s just say the 5 Lunch team was fully invested.

It’s O-Week and your campus adventure starts now. We are live, loud and right in the middle of it all at the University of the Free State at the Thakaneng Bridge. 5 Lunch is right here with you as your biggest cheerleaders, broadcasting from 12 to 3pm and celebrating the start of your next chapter. Today’s theme is Student Confessions.

CAN A HUG SAVE YOUR LIFE? Sian Green, a registered clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She works with individuals, couples and families, helping them better understand how the mind and body respond to stress, trauma, connection and emotional wellbeing.

 A food item goes on trial. One side must defend it. One side must prosecute it.  The country decides the verdict.

Is sushi a food crime? Listen as Lula and Nadia battle iy out in Food Court!

IS ROMEO (not his real name) REALLY GOING TO PROPOSE  TO HIS GIRLFRIEND ON THE RADIO?   Earlier we told you that something big is coming with Better Call 5 Lunch. And when we say big, we mean heart racing, palms sweating, life changing big. Before the moment actually happens, we wanted you to meet the man at the centre of it all. For now, we are calling him Mr Anonymous. We sat down with him ahead of time to talk about his love story, how this relationship began, what she means to him, and just how nervous he really is about what he is about to do. This is the real stuff. The backstory. The butterflies. The doubts. The hope. Here is that conversation with Romeo

  Today we are marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science. And instead of just talking about the stats, we wanted to speak to someone who is actually living this reality every single day. Brenda Marx is a scientist who has built her career in a space that is still largely male dominated. She is passionate about research, education, and opening doors for young women who want to step into science but might not always see themselves represented there. We sat down with Brenda earlier to talk about her journey, the challenges she has faced, what needs to change, and what advice she has for young girls who are curious about the world and maybe dreaming about a future in science.

To help us separate fact from fiction, we’re joined by Dr. Jakes Joubert, a cosmetic dentist based in Johannesburg who’s all about healthy smiles and real confidence. He qualified at the University of Pretoria, did his community service in Durban, and that’s where his passion for working with people, especially kids, really took shape. Since then, he’s gone on to deliver world-class dental care. So today, we’re putting the dental myths to the test and getting real answers from an actual expert.  

Is this LuNadTic really going to push things and get into trouble with his work-wife? The tea is going to get spilled.

 A food item goes on trial. One side must defend it. One side must prosecute it. The country decides the verdict. The Defence Your job is to convince us this food is misunderstood, over-hated, or actually elite. The Prosecution Your job is to expose why this food is a crime against taste, texture, or society. The Jury Listeners. WhatsApp voice notes decide guilty or innocent. Today we have: Beef Tounge

Last year David and Aden went on a date after Aden called 5 Lunch to help  her shoot her shot. Yesterday we herad from Aden about how it all played out. Today we hear from David. We are bringing back Better Call 5 Lunch and this year we are amplifying Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a full-on proposal, an anniversary surprise, a vow renewal, or just finally shooting your shot. So let’s be honest, we all know someone who has a crush and is doing absolutely nothing about it. Two people in a situationship who should really just date already. Or maybe you’re sitting there thinking, yup, this is me. So here’s what we want to do. We want you to call them out. Drop us their name, tell us the story, tell us what’s been stopping them. And who knows, we might just give them a call and ask them the question everyone else is too scared to ask. Why are you not shooting your shot?

Food crime stories today as Nadia battles Lula to be the ultimate queen in State of 5 Nation.

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living after hearing 3 stereotypes about their work?

LULA CHAT'S TO ADEN WHO WAS ONE OF LAST YEAR'S WINNERS. IS SHE STILL WITH HER PERSON? DID THEY GET ENGAGED? We are bringing back Better Call 5 Lunch and this year we are amplifying Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s a full-on proposal, an anniversary surprise, a vow renewal, or just finally shooting your shot. So let’s be honest, we all know someone who has a crush and is doing absolutely nothing about it. Two people in a situationship who should really just date already. Or maybe you’re sitting there thinking, yup, this is me. So here’s what we want to do. We want you to call them out. Drop us their name, tell us the story, tell us what’s been stopping them. And who knows, we might just give them a call and ask them the question everyone else is too scared to ask. Why are you not shooting your shot?

Alright, pulling up with us now is someone who lives at the crossroads of flavour and fire. From smoking meat and breaking down braai culture, to dropping music that goes off online and on stage. You’ve seen the food, you’ve heard the tracks, and you’ve definitely felt the vibe. Please welcome South African creative, musician, and braai specialist, Dali Danger.

We all lie. Sometimes it’s small. Sometimes it’s “I’m on my way” and you’re still in the shower. But what if someone could actually tell when you’re lying… just by watching you? There’s a man in South Africa who does exactly that for a living. He studies human behaviour, facial expressions, and the tiny clues we give away when the truth slips. Joining us on the line now is Marcus Coetzee. He is one of the only certified human lie detection specialists in South Africa.      

Earlier this week we got into a whole conversation about lying. Who lies, why we lie, and how people get caught out. We even had a human lie detector on the show, which honestly messed with our heads a bit. So naturally we took it one step further. We decided if we are going to talk about lies, we might as well do it properly. Real hardware. Real questions. No escape. We sat down with polygraph expert Andre Rholand and asked him how lie detector tests actually work, what they can really tell you, and what people always get wrong about them. This is how that conversation went.

This week we are doing roasts across different worlds - from celebrities and fictional characters to historical figures. Each roast is exactly eight lines, back and forth. No monologues, no rambling. Nothing is off limits, but it obviously has to stay broadcast-safe. Clever, brutal, cutting. Stay in character at all times. Roast like they would roast. No explaining the joke. If it needs context, it’s already lost. At the end, the Nation decides who survived the roast and who needs emotional support. Today we have: Cat people vs Dog people

This week we are doing roasts across different worlds - from celebrities and fictional characters to historical figures. Each roast is exactly eight lines, back and forth. No monologues, no rambling. Nothing is off limits, but it obviously has to stay broadcast-safe. Clever, brutal, cutting. Stay in character at all times. Roast like they would roast. No explaining the joke. If it needs context, it’s already lost. At the end, the Nation decides who survived the roast and who needs emotional support. Today we have: Automatic vs Manual drivers

This week we are doing roasts across different worlds - from celebrities and fictional characters to historical figures. No monologues, no rambling. Nothing is off limits, but it obviously has to stay broadcast-safe. Clever, brutal, cutting. Stay in character at all times. Roast like they would roast. No explaining the joke. If it needs context, it’s already lost. At the end, the Nation decides who survived the roast and who needs emotional support. Today we have: Vegans vs Meat eaters

It’s time for stereo typical and we want to guess what you do for a living based on the stereotypes around your job. We received the following voicenote from Karen

This week we are doing roasts across different worlds - from celebrities and fictional characters to historical figures. Each roast is exactly eight lines, back and forth. No monologues, no rambling. Nothing is off limits, but it obviously has to stay broadcast-safe. Clever, brutal, cutting. Stay in character at all times. Roast like they would roast. No explaining the joke. If it needs context, it’s already lost. At the end, the Nation decides who survived the roast and who needs emotional support. Today we have: People in relationships vs Single People

Lula chats to VOW DJ.

Student vs Lecturer!

Nadia picks the best of this week's new releases.

Today's episode of Rap Battle on SO5N is Will Smith vs Chris Rock!

Today on schooled we’re switching things up a bit. In studio with us is Tarun Khumalo  who competes in mathematics olympiads and is part of the South African Mathematics Foundation. Instead of testing the listeners, we’re putting him to the test and seeing just how sharp those maths skills really are.

Today in studio we’re joined by one of South Africa’s most talented and innovative beat makers, Cholwe Munyati, better known in the music world as Wichi 1080. Based in Midrand and originally from Zambia, Wichi has crafted tracks for big names like Priddy Ugly, Rouge and KLY, and helped shape some of the fresh sounds coming out of the local scene.

The tension between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B had been building for months through interviews, social media jabs, and fan speculation before exploding in public at New York Fashion Week in 2018. The confrontation happened at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons Party, where the two had to be separated by security. Cardi later said the breaking point was her belief that Nicki had liked a tweet questioning her parenting, something Nicki has repeatedly denied. What followed was a very public back-and-forth in interviews and online, turning the incident into one of the most talked-about modern hip-hop feuds.

You won't believe the tea this LuNadTic is spilling!

Everything you need to know about Orientation Week.

Lula chats to an 18-year-old South African who didn’t just finish matric with six distinctions, but then climbed onto a bicycle and rode nearly 3,000 kilometres… alone… to raise money for children with cancer. We’re talking to Andru van Zyl from Polokwane, his journey, his motivation, and how one young person turned determination into more than R600,000 for a powerful cause.

This week's rap battle begins on State of 5 Nation.

LuNadTics reveal the naughty goings on in the office.

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living?

It's co-creator Friday on 5 Lunch with Sima the Comedian.

It's the grande finale in the State of 5 Nation haiku battle.

Nadia has the pick of your movie and series releases.

Who will win this week's state of 5 nation Haiku challenge?

Gen Z vs Millenials The things that bug LuNadTics about their younger or older colleagues.

Jaco has a burning surprise for Lula and Nadia on World Hot Sauce day!

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living?