Dubbed the
Take 5 Breakfast, the on-air project sees the station engaging with high schoolers around the country and celebrating them, as they hand over the microphone to give them a voice.
The
5 Breakfast team has already had two successful shows, with highlights including surprise interviews with Miss Universe Zozi Tunzi and Locnville.
High school students are encouraged to send short voice notes or a WhatsApp message to
5FM identifying themselves with a link as if they were radio presenters, introducing their own shows and the content listeners can look forward to.
Each week, the team then selects five people who impress them and give all five of them the opportunity to present their show for 30 minutes each. Each student will design all the content and choose the music, with the assistance of
5 Breakfast host Dan Corder and the team.
"It is so inspiring to see the talent and bravery of high schoolers from all across South Africa as they step up to the mic to host this country's iconic youth radio breakfast show. Giving young people the platform to express themselves and their truth is exactly what Youth Month is about," says Corder.
In addition to the
Take 5 'Breakfast' campaign, listeners can also look forward to youth-related content across most of the shows. On
5 Mid Mornings with Stephanie Be (09:00 to midday0) on every Friday, Stephanie will feature up-and-coming local artists and entertainers making waves in the industry.
Listeners are encouraged to tune in every Friday just after 11:00. Youth who wish to participate in the
Take 5 Breakfast project can contact
5FM’s WhatsApp number: 082 550 5151.
For more information, visit
www.5fm.co.za. You can also follow
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