The charts were on fire this week, but the absolute highlight of the countdown was when the incredibly talented Ben Rodrigues pulled up to the studio!

Ben joined us live on the Top 40 to talk about his meteoric rise, his musical evolution, and most importantly, his brand-new track, "Back To You." He gave us the ultimate exclusive look at the song that is already starting to take over your playlists and your TikTok FYP.

Ben has fast become one of the most exciting names in the scene, blending raw, relatable songwriting with infectious production. If you missed the live broadcast, you missed an incredibly honest, behind-the-scenes look at an artist who is actively shaping the sound of local pop culture.

The charts were on fire this week, but the absolute highlight of the countdown was when the incredibly talented&nbsp;Ben Rodrigues&nbsp;pulled up to the studio!
Ben joined us live on the&nbsp;Top 40&nbsp;to talk about his meteoric rise, his musical evolution, and most importantly,&nbsp;his brand-new track, "Back To You."&nbsp;He gave us the ultimate exclusive look at the song that is already starting to take over your playlists and your TikTok FYP.
Ben has fast become one of the most exciting names in the scene, blending raw, relatable songwriting with infectious production. If you missed the live broadcast, you missed an incredibly honest, behind-the-scenes look at an artist who is actively shaping the sound of local pop culture.

Top 40 on 5 is 5FM’s definitive chart show, counting down the biggest hits every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. Hosted by Harrison Mkhize, the show is more than just a ranking—it’s a full-fledged experience of stats, trends, and listener-driven moments.

Top 40 on 5 is 5FM&rsquo;s definitive chart show, counting down the biggest hits every Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. Hosted by Harrison Mkhize, the show is more than just a ranking&mdash;it&rsquo;s a full-fledged experience of stats, trends, and listener-driven moments.

Harrison counts down the hottest songs in the country every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, while YOU get to takeover the radio for four hours every Sunday.

The Top 40 on 5

The Top 40 on 5 is the home of ALL the biggest hits in SA and the world!It’s the most diverse chart show in South Africa - not only showcasing international and South African music at its best, but also celebrating the African continent. We take a look at the magic moments we create with music, share the awesome stories we have to tell and have the biggest, party, on, RADIO.If all the hottest, most banging tunes are what you’re after, THIS is the place to be!

The Top 40 on 5 is the home of ALL the biggest hits in SA and the world!It’s the most diverse chart show in South Africa - not only showcasing international and South African music at its best, but also celebrating the African continent. We take a look at the magic moments we create with music, share the awesome stories we have to tell and have the biggest, party, on, RADIO.If all the hottest, most banging tunes are what you’re after, THIS is the place to be!