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Nadia Romanos picks the best new movies and series for you to get into this weekend.

Lula and Nadia are doing a war cry challenge this week.

It's that time of the week when LuNadTics spill the tea.

Lula and Nadia talk about the uncomfortable relationship some men have with their mothers.

This week on State of 5 Nation we investigate one of the oldest traditions in human history: the war cry. Before battle, tribes and armies would shout powerful chants to intimidate their opponents and fire up their own side.

Nadia outlines South Africa's ongoing TRC case - in layemen's terms.

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living?

This week we are doing Limericks. A limerick is a short, humorous poem with five lines and a very specific rhythm and rhyme pattern. TOPIC: Biting into something crunchy while eating something soft.

Lights, Camera, Action with Nadia.  Nadia gives us a breakdown of upcoming movies and series that we should tap into! 

This week we are doing Limericks. A limerick is a short, humorous poem with five lines and a very specific rhythm and rhyme pattern. Today's topic: Waving at someone who waved at the person behind you

Nadia breaks down the fluctuating price brent crude oil - in laymen's terms.

Can you guess what Rodney does for a living?

Today you will do a limerick about Someone who claps when the plane lands and expects applause back.

News from the culture frontlines with Lula and Nadia.

Lula and Nadia each create and perform a fake, over-dramatic documentary narration about something ridiculous. They must treat it like it is the most serious story ever told. The listener decides who delivered the stronger documentary performance. Today they narrate the last hour in the office on a Friday.

Are South Africans the most generous people in the world?

Lula and Nadia speak to a young South African who is already heading to the World Cup… and he’s only ten years old. His name is Luca Human-Mare, and he’s been selected as an official match ball carrier for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after winning the Kia Kick Off Kid competition. Which means he’ll literally walk the match ball onto the field before kickoff at a World Cup game in Atlanta when Bafana Bafana take the pitch. He’s only been playing football for about three years, but he already dreams of becoming a professional player one day, inspired by legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. And the best part? Luca is actually joining us in studio today.

Nadia Romanos has everything you need to know about the box and the big screen on your weekly dose of Lights Camera Action.

Do our LuNadTics have hidden talents they're willing to share on air?

Lula and Nadia each create and perform a fake, over-dramatic documentary narration about something ridiculous. They must treat it like it is the most serious story ever told. The listener decides who delivered the stronger documentary performance. Today you will be narrating a day in the life os someone working from home

Rayden Woolls is only 12 years old, but he’s already making serious waves in South African motocross. Last season he absolutely dominated the 65cc class, winning the African Championship, the South African National Championship and a regional title in the same year, which earned him the nickname “The Triple Threat”. Now he’s stepping up to the more powerful 85cc class and continuing his journey on the national MX circuit.

Gregg Mitchley is about to embark on a massive walk from Johannesburg all the way to Durban to raise funds for two young South African children, Jesse and Sadie Krause, who are battling a rare immune condition and currently need specialised treatment overseas. The condition, called DOCK8 deficiency, leaves their immune systems extremely vulnerable, meaning even a small infection can become life-threatening, and the best treatment available is a specialised bone marrow transplant. So Gregg has decided to literally put his body on the line and walk hundreds of kilometres to help raise funds and awareness for them.

Lula gets a surprise birthday message from the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies - Solly Malatsi.

Some of our LuNadTics have walked really really far ...

Can you help this LuNadTic with their moral dilemma?

STATE OF 5 NATION: THE FAKE DOCUMENTARY Lula and Nadia each create and perform a fake, over-dramatic documentary narration about something ridiculous. They must treat it like it is the most serious story ever told. LuNadTics decides who delivered the stronger documentary performance.

Real Estate agent Orly Shapiro helps Lula and Nadia bust the biggest myths about buying property.

LuNadTics weigh in on how their lives have changed because of sport.

Nadia and Lula narrate campus life like it's a National Geographic documentary.

Simamkele Tutsheni is a 24-year-old boxer from the Eastern Cape who now trains in Cape Town and is undefeated in her professional career. She started boxing by chance during lockdown, rose quickly through the ranks, became the IBO Africa junior champion, and is now preparing to fight for a world title in Poland this March, a historic moment as one of the only South African women contending at that level.

Can you guess what this LuNadTic does for a living from the 3 stereotypes about their job?

We have a juicy gossip story in you didn’t hear it from me.

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.