ARTICLES RELATING TO 5FM

5FM up for 5 Worldwide Radio Summit awards

2013-04-30 18:00

Youth music radio station 5FM has been nominated for 5 awards at this year's Worldwide Radio Summit Awards, including Gareth Cliff for Best International Radio Personality.

2013 MTN Radio Awards: The winners

2013-04-15 15:09

The winners of the 4th Annual MTN Radio Awards have been announced at a gala event at the Sandton Convention Centre.

2013 MTN Radio Awards nominees named

2013-03-25 14:53

The nominees for the 4th Annual MTN Radio Awards, which sets out to recognise talent and hard work within the radio industry, have been announced.

Ex-5FM DJ Phil Wright found dead

2013-02-27 11:07

Veteran radio DJ Phil Wright, best known for his rock shows on 5FM and voice-overs for Top Billing, has died.

Gareth Cliff producer suspended for F-word

2012-08-07 11:03
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5FM jock Gareth Cliff is fuming because his producer, Thabo Modisane, has been suspended for not omitting an expletive from a soundclip played on air.

Linkin Park crawling to perform in SA

2012-07-23 17:11

5FM has announced that US rock band Linkin Park is coming to South Africa for a stadium tour in November.

Tears flow on final Grant, Anele 5FM show

2012-03-30 15:22

Just hours after Sasha Martinengo bid farewell to his listeners after 18 years on air, Grant Nash and Anele closed off their tear-stained final show together on 5FM.

Gareth Cliff pleads guilty, fined R10k

2012-03-15 13:50
90 comments

5FM shock jock Gareth Cliff has been fined R10 000 by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court for speeding.

Gareth Cliff back in court

2012-03-15 08:29

5FM DJ Gareth Cliff is expected to make and appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court to face charges related to speeding.

5FM serves up new lunchtime DJ

2012-03-08 07:41

5FM continues to shake up its DJ menu, with a new host for its lunchtime slot who promises to serve up something new.

Gareth Cliff spent 'minutes' in jail

2012-03-07 07:32

Controversial 5FM radio personality Gareth Cliff has spent several minutes in jail after he was caught speeding in Pretoria.

5FM's Grant Nash off to Nepal

2012-02-23 15:24

Grant Nash has announced on his 5FM show with Anele Mdoda that he had taken the decision to leave the station in November 2011 already.

Anele leaving 5FM

2012-02-23 07:48

Anele Mdoda is reportedly leaving 5FM at the end of March and returning to 94.7 Highveld Stereo.

Sasha Martinengo to leave 5FM

2012-02-08 08:37

DJ and television presenter Sasha Martinengo has announced that he will be leaving 5FM.

Gareth Cliff cleared of sexism charge

2011-11-04 12:25

Radio DJ Gareth Cliff has been cleared of all charges of hate speech against him relating to comments he made on air.

The Anti-Vegan Movement

2011-10-18 09:14

Kim Schulze considers why people get so riled up by Vegans and what they stand for.

Gareth Cliff responds to sexism claims

2011-09-12 14:34
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5FM DJ Gareth Cliff has responded to a complaint laid against him for reportedly making a sexist remark on his breakfast show.

The Missing Beat

2011-07-25 08:30

5FM's Kim Schulze sheds some perspective on the latest local music debate around Locnville, and tells us to remember which pond we're fishing in.

5FM breaks speed dating record

2011-02-16 10:34

Radio station 5FM has celebrated Valentine's Day by breaking the world speed dating record at their annual Love Sucks parties in Cape Town and Johannesburg.

Video and the radio stars

2011-02-03 14:29

The lowdown on (TV)5 – 5FM's visual offering.

5FM releases live CD

2010-05-03 14:19

5FM’s (Live)5 show is launching its first compilation album, featuring live tracks by both local and international bands that have been featured on the show.

5FM hires new station manager

2010-02-26 17:11

5FM has appointed Aisha Mohamed as its new station manager from March 1.

 

Metallica opening acts announced

2013-04-17 12:58

5FM and MK have announced that Van Coke Kartel, Pestroy and Chromium will be the opening acts for Metallica's South African tour.

5FM announces new DJ line-up

2013-03-28 11:29

5FM has revealed details of their annual DJ shake-up, with three new voices joining the radio station from 1 April.

Tributes pour in for DJ Phil Wright

2013-02-27 12:27

Friends and former colleagues of ex-5FM rock DJ Phil Wright have paid tribute to one of SA's most iconic voices, who was found dead in his home.

SABC to Idols judges: No Khaya interviews

2012-10-04 10:13

SABC spokesperson Kaizer Kganyago has said the SABC rejected a request by Idols judges Gareth Cliff and Unathi Msengana to interview Idols winner Khaya Mthethwa on their radio shows.

Gareth Cliff cleared of 'bitch' charge

2012-07-31 17:24

The Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA has dismissed a complaint against controversial 5FM presenter Gareth Cliff for calling a woman a "bitch".

5FM voted coolest radio station

2012-06-01 15:37

Youth radio station 5FM has been voted South Africa's "coolest radio station" in the 2012 Sunday Times Generation Next Brand Survey Awards.

5FM's Sasha bids emotional farewell

2012-03-30 12:20

Veteran radio DJ Sasha Martinengo has signed off his last show on 5FM, as his fans took to Twitter to voice their love and thanks.

5FM replaces Sasha with campus jock

2012-03-15 09:21

5FM has added a new voice to their weekday morning show and have announced that Tuks FM DJ Rob Forbes will replace radio veteran Sasha Martinengo.

Cliff blames media for postponed case

2012-03-08 09:00

Idols judge and 5FM DJ Gareth Cliff has blamed the media for not reaching a plea agreement with the state after he was arrested for speeding and reckless driving.

Gareth Cliff feels 'really stupid'

2012-03-07 10:44
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5FM shock jock Gareth Cliff has said he feels "irritated" and "stupid" after he was caught speeding at 182km/h by police in Pretoria.

5FM keeps Gareth, DJ Fresh shows

2012-03-01 10:27

Radio station 5FM has announced changes to its DJ line-up after the shock departures of Sasha Martinengo and Anele Mdoda.

5FM bids farewell to Grant and Anele

2012-02-23 09:44

An official statement has been released by 5FM following the news that popular DJs Anele Mdoda and Grant Nash will be leaving the station.

5FM to 'evolve' without Sasha

2012-02-08 10:53

5FM's decision to part ways with veteran DJ Sasha Martinengo at the end of March comes as part of "an annual line-up change" that is necessary for them to evolve, the radio station has said.

DJ Fresh under fire for suicide tweets

2011-11-30 10:51
140 comments

Popular 5FM disc jockey DJ Fresh has come under fire from the South African Depression and Anxiety Group after he took to Twitter to call a suicidal friend "selfish" and "spoilt".

DJ Fresh, Euphonik get own TV show

2011-11-02 15:19

5FM DJs Fresh and Euphonik are the presenters of a new youth music show on SABC1.

'Gareth didn't mean to offend anyone'

2011-09-14 07:19

Angela Larkan has said people are overreacting to Gareth Cliff's comment that "girls of 22 usually do nothing but lie on their backs with their legs open".

Gareth Cliff reported for sexist remark

2011-09-12 11:40
87 comments

The BCCSA has received a complaint against radio DJ Gareth Cliff after he reportedly made a sexist comment on his 5FM breakfast show.

New 5FM line-up announced

2011-04-01 12:00

5FM's annual reshuffle has maintained many of the radio station's popular shows and will feature more female talent.

5FM in hot water over anti-Israel advert

2011-02-04 22:25
210 comments

A controversial advert airing on 5FM and paid for by a member of Faithless, which calls for the boycott of Israel, has led to a deluge of complaints.

5FM releases live CD

2010-05-03 14:19

5FM’s (Live)5 show is launching its first compilation album, featuring live tracks by both local and international bands that have been featured on the show.

5FM hires new station manager

2010-02-26 17:11

5FM has appointed Aisha Mohamed as its new station manager from March 1.

Pta ANCYL wants DJ suspended

2009-12-22 18:23

The ANC Youth League in Mamelodi has called for the suspension of 5FM DJ Gareth Cliff over his comments about former health minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang

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