After content creator Grace Mondlana threw a birthday party for her pets, social media was divided. With gourmet treats, personalised gifts, matching outfits and even dedicated social media accounts becoming more common, pets are increasingly being treated like family members. The 5 Mid-Mornings team asks whether celebrating pets in this way is a sweet expression of love or whether pet culture has gone a little too far.

<p>After content creator Grace Mondlana threw a birthday party for her pets, social media was divided. With gourmet treats, personalised gifts, matching outfits and even dedicated social media accounts becoming more common, pets are increasingly being treated like family members. The 5 Mid-Mornings team asks whether celebrating pets in this way is a sweet expression of love or whether pet culture has gone a little too far.</p>

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<p>5 Mid Mornings with Karabo, weekdays from 9h00 to 12h00, now with Karabo Ntshweng at the helm, blends music, conversation, and high-energy audience interaction, reflecting the fast-paced lives of young professionals and students &ndash; a fresh, relatable voice balancing ambition, wellness, career growth and socially active living.</p>