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5 Mid Mornings

Hosted by the vivacious Stephanie Be, get a different flavour on 5 Mid Mornings. Current affairs, updates, news, views and all things entertainment!

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11:18

QOTD - UNTRANSLATABLE PHRASES

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/10

What are words that just don't hit the same in English?

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4:34

YB5 With Women's Legal Center

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/10

Attorney at Women's Legal Centre, Khensani Motileni gives an overview of the services provided by the centre. We get an understanding of how the organisation deals with unregistered customary marriages in claims cases and that more can be done to protect women's rights.

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13:43

QOTD - LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/09

What constitutes a long term relationship?

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12:52

QOTD - FULLY TRANSPARENT RELATIONSHIPS

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/06

A couple divided the internet after revealing they have a “full transparency rule,” meaning they share phone passwords and social media logins. Half the internet called it healthy honesty. The other half called it toxic surveillance. In a relationship, is sharing passwords a sign of trust, or a sign that there isn’t any?

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5:04

Ben Rodrigues launches his new single "Hazel Eyes" on...

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/06

Stephanie Be sat down with the hugely talented Ben Rodrigues to chat about the inspiration behind his brand new single "Hazel Eyes". He explains that the inspiration behind the song came at a time he was away from his partner, on tour and longing for her Hazel Eyes.

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16:18

QOTD - RESPECT MY SCHEDULE

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/05

The Story: A TikTok therapist says there are two kinds of people: those who feel intense pressure to reply to messages immediately, and those who happily leave texts unread for days. She claims it’s one of the biggest sources of modern friendship conflict. When you get a message, do you feel like you MUST reply straight away, or are you comfortable taking your time?

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4:45

YB5 With Justice Desk Africa

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/05

In South Africa, Justice Desk Africa stands by survivors of GBV in their pursuit for justice. Speaking to us is Senior Programme Coordinator, Clarice Louw. We learn about the Mbokodo Programme - for women - as well as the iNtsika yeThemba project - addressing toxic masculinity as a contributing factor of GBV.

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14:08

QOTD - YOU BREAK YOU PAY

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/05

A friend of mine lent her neighbour a really good quality blender for a party they were hosting. A few days later it was returned looking clean and normal. Months later, when she went to use it again, she realised it wasn’t actually her original blender at all. The neighbour had broken the expensive one and quietly replaced it with a much cheaper model, hoping she wouldn’t notice. If you borrow something and break it, is replacing it with a cheaper version ever okay, or do you owe the

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5:05

YB5 with STEPS

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/03

With half of South Africa's Clubfoot cases going untreated, CEO and Founder of STEPS, Karen Moss joins us for a deep dive into her editorial. We unpack the consequences of unreliabledata in the country's disability data and a surveillanceapproach that could remedy that issue.

en-US

16:36

QOTD - AI PERSONALITIES

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/03

A woman in New York went viral this week after her date left his phone open and she saw his ChatGPT history. It turned out he wasn't just using it for work; he was using AI to write all his texts to her, including the deep, emotional ones. Question of the Day: If you found out the person you were falling for was using AI to write their "deep" romantic messages to you, would you feel betrayed, or would you just be impressed they put in the effort to "edit" their personality?

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12:58

QOTD - EATING INSIDE THE STORE

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/03

Is it acceptable to open and start snacking on a bag of chips or a drink in the grocery store before you've paid for it, as long as you intend to scan the empty wrapper at the till?

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13:11

QOTD - SCHEDULING PLANS IS BORING

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/02/02

A woman made headlines for sending her friends a "calendar invite" three months in advance just to grab coffee, sparking a debate about whether adult friendships have become "too scheduled" and business-like. The Question: Has "scheduling" killed the fun of friendship? Do you prefer a friend who texts "I'm outside, come out" or a friend who sends a calendar invite for a Tuesday in three weeks?

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4:17

YB5 with Revolutionize SA

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/29

Advocate Mary Taylor walks us through the police station and into the courtroom for survivors who reach out to the organisation. We also learn that some courts are starting to specialize in GBV cases and prioritize survivors' ability to be protected by the law.

en-US

16:41

QOTD - YOU GHOST...YOU PAY

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/28

The Story: After being "ghosted" following three expensive dates, a man decided he wasn't going to take the "silent treatment" lying down. He sent the woman an actual invoice for his half of the dinners and drinks, totaling about R2,500. He claimed that since she "terminated the trial period without notice," she should reimburse the investment. She shared the invoice online to mock him, but surprisingly, a lot of people are siding with the guy. If someone ghosts you after you've paid for multiple

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3:32

5MM - UNPOPPYWOPPY - COMFORTABLE CANCELLING PLANS

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/28

People are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things I’m all for people advocating for their needs and taking care of themselves. But people are getting way too comfortable cancelling plans over very minor things. Not feeling like leaving the house, not wanting to drive ten minutes, deciding last minute that it’s too much. That’s inconsiderate, especially when you made the plans. Part of caring about people is sometimes mildly inconveniencing yourself

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4:10

YB5 with You Matter Foundation Africa

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/28

You Matter Foundation AfricaAs the academic year begins, many young South Africans are without school supplies and You Matter Foundation Africa's Founder and Executive Director, Mpuseng Mosupye joins us for a conversation about the School Supply Drive. We also learn about the resources it takes for the organisation to help those in need.

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18:40

QOTD - TIPPING

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/28

A group of popular local restaurants has officially banned tipping. Instead, they’ve raised their prices by 20% and pay their staff a much higher flat "living wage." The owners say it removes the "awkwardness" at the end of a meal, but some regular customers are complaining because they feel they've lost the power to "reward good service" or "punish bad service." Would you rather pay a higher, "all-inclusive" price for your meal and never have to tip again, or do you prefer having the power to

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18:23

QOTD - SMARTPHONE-FREE CHILDHOOD

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/26

A massive movement took off in late 2025 where entire neighborhoods of parents signed a "Community Pact" to not give their children smartphones until they turn 16. It wasn't just a solo parenting choice; they did it as a group so that no single kid felt like the "odd one out." It has sparked a massive debate between parents who think it’s a beautiful way to save childhood and those who think it’s "digital desertion" that leaves kids unprepared for the real world. Is a "Smartphone-Free

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21:12

QOTD - BEING TOO NICE

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/23

A woman recently went viral for dumping her "perfect" partner for a bizarre reason: he was too nice. She realized that because he never disagreed with her or challenged her, she had lost all respect for his opinion. She called him a "human mirror"—he just reflected whatever she wanted, which eventually drove her crazy because she felt like she was dating herself. Is there actually such a thing as being too nice? Do you believe that being "too nice" can actually be a turn-off, and is it enough

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5:21

YB5 With I Matter NPO

5 Mid Mornings ·

2026/01/22

Natalie Abrahams, Founder and director at I Matter NPO speaks to us about what survivors of GBV can expect when they reachout to the organisation for psychosocial support. Natalie also shares what it takes to raise GBV awareness in communities and what young people need in the fight against GBV.

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