A Quantity Surveyor turned full on indigenous tea maker, Ratang Phaahla, shares her entrepreneurial journey & how her business is giving back to the community and empowering women in her village.

A Quantity Surveyor turned full on indigenous tea maker, Ratang Phaahla, shares her entrepreneurial journey &amp; how her business is giving back to the community and empowering women in her village.

5 Nights with Karabo Ntshweng gives your weeknight an energy punch, where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, cool research findings and unbeatable music meets. 

5 Nights with Karabo Ntshweng gives your weeknight an energy punch, where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, cool research findings and unbeatable music meets.

Have a laugh and let loose with Smash Afrika on 5 Nights! Catch Up on all the madness and interviews on the show, here

5 Nights

Your weeknight energy punch - where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, the talk of the town, advice, cool research findings and unbeatable music meet!

Your weeknight energy punch - where youth lifestyle, art, fashion, the talk of the town, advice, cool research findings and unbeatable music meet!

5N TASTEMAKER - RATANG PAAHLA

At just 12 years old, Esihle Mangwana is already shining on the pageantry stage. Originally from Newcastle and now based in Boksburg, the Brenthurst Primary School learner is set to represent South Africa at the Universal Queen International pageant in Colombia. With multiple titles to her name—including Pre-Teen Universal Queen South Africa 2026—Esihle continues to inspire young girls to dream big, lead with confidence, and proudly showcase South Africa on the global stage. ✨🌍

At just 12 years old, Esihle Mangwana is already shining on the pageantry stage. Originally from Newcastle and now based in Boksburg, the Brenthurst Primary School learner is set to represent South Africa at the Universal Queen International pageant in Colombia. With multiple titles to her name&mdash;including Pre-Teen Universal Queen South Africa 2026&mdash;Esihle continues to inspire young girls to dream big, lead with confidence, and proudly showcase South Africa on the global stage. ✨🌍

5N ESIHLE MANGWANA HEADS TO GLOBAL PAGEANT

Multi-award-winning South African pop star Kyle Deutsch returns with his latest single “Calling” — a nostalgic, feel-good track blending retro-inspired sonics with modern pop energy. Following the viral success of “Back to the Beach,” the new release features a soaring guitar solo from Willem Stander and captures the vibrant feeling of a moment you never want to end. 🎶

Multi-award-winning South African pop star Kyle Deutsch&nbsp;returns with his latest single&nbsp;&ldquo;Calling&rdquo;&nbsp;&mdash; a nostalgic, feel-good track blending retro-inspired sonics with modern pop energy. Following the viral success of&nbsp;&ldquo;Back to the Beach,&rdquo;&nbsp;the new release features a soaring guitar solo from Willem Stander&nbsp;and captures the vibrant feeling of a moment you never want to end. 🎶

5N - KYLE DEUTSCH DROPS NEW SINGLE "CALLING"

Today we’re unpacking the growing conversation around body checking — a habit that often starts as curiosity but can turn into constant mirror checks, photos, and self-monitoring in the social media age. We speak to Shirley Mashego about how it can impact self-image, why it happens, and practical ways to build a healthier relationship with your body and mental well-being. 💬

Today we&rsquo;re unpacking the growing conversation around&nbsp;body checking&nbsp;&mdash; a habit that often starts as curiosity but can turn into constant mirror checks, photos, and self-monitoring in the social media age. We speak to Shirley Mashego&nbsp;about how it can impact self-image, why it happens, and practical ways to build a healthier relationship with your body and mental well-being. 💬

5N TASTEMAKER - RATANG PAAHLA

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