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5FM Announces Red-Hot New Line-Up \u2013 SA\u2019s favourite youth radio station, has officially unveiled its 2026 on-air line-up. Introducing bold new voices, refreshed weekend energy and a deeper connection to the fast-moving world of South African youth culture.<\/p>\n
The new line-up strengthens 5FM\u2019s role as the country\u2019s leading youth platform. It brings listeners a mix of fresh talent, everything-you-need-to-know social media snapshots, creator-driven content and shows that reflect and Ampli5 real life in real time. It\u2019s not just radio! It\u2019s the complete SA youth energy hotspot.<\/p>\n
5 Mid Mornings with Karabo, weekdays from 9h00 to 12h00. Now with Karabo Ntshweng<\/strong> at the helm, it blends music, conversation, and high-energy audience interaction. Reflecting the fast-paced lives of young professionals and students. A fresh, relatable voice balancing ambition, wellness, career growth and socially active living.<\/p>\n 5 Lunch with Lula Odiba<\/strong> and Nadia Romanos<\/strong>. Weekdays from 12h00 to 15h00, welcomes the popular 5 Listening Sessions. Here, all Mzansi\u2019s favourite artists perform their newest and biggest tracks live. Dropping brand-new music for a first play, spilling the beans on top-secret announcements and sharing all the inside info on what\u2019s happening in their lives and careers.<\/p>\n Sundays between 10h00 and 14h00 marks an epic shift in 5FM\u2019s weekend youth offering. The Sunday Social Club on 5 with Harrison Mkhize. <\/strong>A show that will be the definitive pulse of all the people, things, topics and events that Mzansi\u2019s trend-setting youth HAVE TO know. It brings social media to your radio with a weekly wrap-up of the latest in news, music, and trends. Also, your favourite creators and influencers. It takes Sunday chill time, adds some 5FM spice and makes it the one weekly all-things-youth catch-up you CANNOT miss.<\/p>\n Weeknights also get a fresh spark as 5 Nights, Mondays to Thursdays between 19h00 and 22h00, is now hosted by Jodell Tantij<\/strong>. It\u2019s a fresh, youthful night show driven by music discovery, culture, and conversations that keep listeners\u2019 fingers on the pulse of SA youth vibe. The show also introduces a new feature, PH & Friends<\/strong>, airing 19h30\u201320h00, where DJ PH, a familiar face at 5FM, makes a welcome return to host exclusive mixes and conversations with some of the country\u2019s hottest DJs.<\/p>\n Late nights continue with 5 After Hours with Boipelo Mooketsi<\/strong>, Mondays to Thursdays from 22h00 to 01h00. A red-hot, late-night slot with trending and even taboo topics, top tunes and the perfect \u2018wound down, but spiced up\u2019 energy.<\/p>\n Fridays ignite with Party with PH<\/strong> from 18h00 to 22h00. DJ PH sets the tone for the weekend. Kicking off your Friday night with the biggest bangers, party-starting hits and high-octane mixes.<\/p>\n Weekend late nights get a new flavour with Taste the Weekend with Taste Champagne<\/strong>. Saturdays and Sundays from 22h00 to 1h00, a late-night weekend soundtrack of power mixes, bold personality and the perfect vibe to ease you into the early hours.<\/p>\n The station also salutes and honours those who have been a vital part of 5FM\u2019s growth and successes. The likes of Roger Goode<\/strong>, Stephanie Be<\/strong> and Leah Jazz<\/strong> have played a major role in shaping the brand and connecting with audiences nationwide. They now move on to exciting new opportunities. Some within the SABC. 5FM wishes them every success as they continue to grow and inspire.<\/p>\n \u201cOur 2026 line-up strengthens 5FM\u2019s position as South Africa\u2019s youth platform. Bold, relevant and deeply connected to the culture young people are creating every day. We\u2019re expanding our digital footprint. Elevating fresh voices and building a radio experience that lives on-air, online and everywhere youth culture moves. This line-up is designed to truly IMPACT listeners. To inspire partners and keep 5FM at the centre of the country\u2019s youth mover and shaker conversations<\/strong>.\u201d ~ Masi Mdingane, Business Manager for 5FM and Good Hope FM<\/p>\n Visit 5FM online at www.5fm.co.za<\/a>, a showcase of all our best content on SABC PLUS, or find @5FM on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\nLunch with Lula Odiba<\/strong> and Nadia Romanos<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Sunday Social Club on 5<\/h2>\n
5 Nights \/ PH & Friends<\/h2>\n
5 After Hours<\/h2>\n
Party with PH<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Taste the Weekend<\/h2>\n
5FM salutes and honours those moving on<\/h2>\n