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Nick Hamman

@Nick_Hamman

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Host of 5Breakfast on 5FM 🇿🇦 Eat and Travel with me Instagram nickhammangram TikTok Nickhamman5

Johannesburg, South Africa
Joined March 2011
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2 years
Is it just me or do things feel eerily tense in South Africa at the moment?
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3 years
I think I drank more beers this weekend than South Africans got vaccinated.
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@Nick_Hamman
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3 years
My girlfriend just got vaccinated guys! She's been working in a covid unit since the pademic broke out in S.A I couldn't be happier for her!
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4 years
The news is finally out. I'm taking over drive time on 5FM from tomorrow. Join me and my awesome team tomorrow at 3pm. I've been working towards this my whole career. I hope we entertain you. Yes, Mad Money is coming with.
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2 years
Do you know someone in need of a leg up in their studies? 🎓 Nominate them by REPLYING to this Tweet and tagging them with  #YouDeserveIt  and  @5fm  and they could win the opportunity of a lifetime! 🥂  #ICanWithAbsa #AbsaStudent
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3 years
Guys today is Gift of The Giver's 29th Birthday. They should be top trending, we should be unveiling a giant statue somewhere and declaring a national holiday!
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3 years
If I could have one wish for South Africa it would be to have a credible opposition we could believe in and take seriously.
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3 years
Children born when loadshedding started are going into grade 7 this year.
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3 years
Here's something cool for you. Rooibos has just been granted Protection Designation of Origin. This is like what Champagne and Port Wine have and is a first for Africa
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3 years
Resturants are going to sell an incredible amount of tea over the next few weeks.
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3 years
Imagine waiting until 8:30pm to hear if your business is opening tomorrow. Why not release the information as soon as decisions have been made?
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@Nick_Hamman
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4 years
Guys I won R5 in the lotto last night. 2020 is really turning around 👏👏👏
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@Nick_Hamman
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4 years
If we're allowed to buy booze again I plan to buy enough to put the bottle store owner's kid through private school.
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4 years
South African 1: (while passing) "sorry" South African 2:(while being passed) "sorry"
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3 years
I think about how surely they won't just continue to bounce us between levels and not fix the vaccine roll-out because of how ridiculously unsustainable that would be to livelihoods, but then I remember that they've been giving us loadshedding for more than 10 years.
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3 years
Saw this in the park today and it broke my heart ❤ R.I.P Alphie
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Eskom says that cold weather conditions could lead to more load shedding. If only there was some way they could have seen uncharacteristic cold June coming and prepared.
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3 years
Oh cool look I'm at woolies again without one of the 40 bags I have shoved into a cupboard at home.
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3 years
I'm really jealous of people who have enough time in their day to worry about what other people are doing with their life.
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5 years
Happy Sunday from paradise
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@Nick_Hamman
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3 years
Being able to smell a braai and have your mood instantly lifted is one of the greatest things about living in South Africa
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@Nick_Hamman
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2 years
They say hindsight is 20/20! 👀 REPLY to this Tweet using #IWishIKnew and @5FM and let us know what you wish you knew during varsity! Stand a chance to win BIG with @AbsaSouthAfrica ! 🎉  #ICanWithAbsa #AbsaStudent
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3 years
I just confirmed a position as Creative Strategist for an incredible company expanding across Africa. 😁😁😁
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2 years
Nothing can prepare you for the rollercoaster that is First Year! 🎢📚🎉 REPLY to this Tweet using #YouKnowYoureInFirstYear and @5FM to tell us about your favourite First Year memory!  #ICanWithAbsa #AbsaStudent
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3 years
I'm up for best radio presenter as well as best radio show in South Africa. The awards are this Friday. Wish me luck!
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@Nick_Hamman
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5 years
I hope Santa remembered to keep Eskom on the naughty list. They really need the coal.
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3 years
Who are these 21 people who are always viewing our LinkedIn profiles?
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3 years
Imagine a world in which people carried around devices that permanently connected them to an infinite source of information, yet they remained ignorant.
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2 years
Do you struggle to switch off from the noise of our world? Coming to #CoronaIsland in the Caribbean has finally allowed me to disconnect. This place is paradise. #WishYouWereHere #ad 🏝️ @CoronaAfrica
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4 years
Arguments about the devastating effects the lockdown will have on the poor slap different when they're made by people who never really seemed to care about the poor before the lockdown.
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3 years
Ordered from McDonald's... do you think its really him?
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2 years
What beats helped you find your studying groove? 🎵 Tell us below 👇 using #ICanWithAbsa and @5FM for a chance to win big! @FixMoeti remembers songs from Jay Z got her through her studies. #AbsaStudent
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4 years
This year, despite everything I Got into a serious relationship. Started going to therapy. Adopted a puppy. Landed a primetime national radio show. Landed a prime time national TV show. Bought a house. Didn't make banana bread once Its been an alright 2020
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4 years
Petition to replace 'kind regards' with 'otherwise you well?'
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5 years
We've just been nominated for best daytime radio show in South Africa ♥
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4 years
Happy Friday I just adopted this little angel from The SPCA. Her name is Willow and I've decided to share my adoption journey with you guys
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2 years
Good morning from my Fiancé and I 😁 beyond excited for the future! I love you Sah. @mountcamdeboo thank you for providing such a breathtaking place to propose
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4 years
I was so excited to buy beer this morning that only upon getting home didn't I realize what I purchased was alcohol free 😭😭😭
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@Nick_Hamman
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3 years
Good for this woman. This invasive nonsense for the sake of childish likes is assault not comedy.
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5 years
This festive has taught me that a lot of people on socials telling us to 'hustle hard' are clearly from super privileged backgrounds.
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2 years
As one of the younger home owners in my area, the neighborhood whatsapp group makes me really wonder why we ever respected adults as kids.
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3 years
10 years ago I responded to an advert looking for people to audition for a student radio station. I got in and never looked back. That day changed my life forever.
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3 years
The anti vaxers have found my radio show someone today: "what qualifies your guest to be talking about the vaccine Nick?!?". My guest: PhD London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine with years of research on evaluation of TB and HIV diagnostics.
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2 years
Bought a pack of 100 masks Got home and realised they were kids masks
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4 years
I drink 14 liters of water and read 2 books every day. I wake up at 3am and my entire garden is plant-based. If this isn't your life, you've got no hope.
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3 years
Dear SA Government, please call out the UK for their unscientific, irrational travel ban against South Africa.
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4 years
Supporting the lockdown doesn't mean you blindly follow leadership. Covid doesn't care who the president is, who the ministers are and whether your favorite podcaster believes in masks.
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5 years
I'm starting to think this whole Eskom thing is staged.
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5 years
Made some delicious Shakshouka
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5 years
I didn't take any leave in 2019 and I'm working right through the festive. Christmas day, 1 Jan, the works. Please validate my decision with likes! 🤣
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4 years
That face app that aged all of us won't be necessary by the end of this year.
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3 years
I know this probably seems obvious, but as someone who interviews for a living, it's remarkable watching Oprah work. The skill with which she performs her craft is unrivaled. A true master. Possibly the greatest of our generation?
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3 years
I don't usually share my work that isn't public-facing on social media, but we just got praise from Ed Sheeran who reached out asking to share something from a recent project and I rate thats tweet worthy. 😁🥳
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2 years
An @AbsaSouthAfrica Student account gives you so much more. This week on @5FM tune in for tips on how to get through your studies. You could win R5000 or R10 000 if you’ve got an #AbsaStudent account. Absa is a registered FSP and a registered credit provider. T’s & C’s apply
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4 years
#RIPBobMabena This is heartbreaking! South African radio would not be what it is without Bob's legacy. He is of an era of pioneers that broke down immeasurable barriers. We must honor his legacy by cherishing and upholding what he created.
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2 years
Can anyone recommend a dentist that won't berate me for how long its been since I last went?
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2 years
With my 10 years experience in media I can say with confidence that Dont Look Up nailed it.
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16 days
I'll be releasing a full statement in the coming days about why I've accepted this offer from The SABC, but seeing as the news is out... I'm honored to let everyone know that I'm going to be the host of the @5FM Breakfast Show from 1 July!
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5FM's brand-new lineup is coming from 1 July! 🔥 #Ampli5 Details here:
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3 years
Curry is always better the next day
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2 years
Scenes from Day 2 on #CoronaIsland . The philosophy here is to create a space that puts nature first, and with a paradise like this, why wouldn't you want to protect what we have on our beautiful planet. #WishYouWereHere #ad 🏝️ @CoronaAfrica
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3 years
We have a theory: any slogan ever works for a condom brand. Quote this tweet and test the theory
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3 years
The Durban July happened yesterday, proving that the celebrities really don't need to be there.
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5 years
Robert Smith will be on my show tomorrow at 10:15 He doesn't typically do interviews and it took a lot of trust in me from a lot of people to get him to agree to come on. I'm unbelievably grateful for the opportunity and can't wait for you to hear it! Tune in to @5FM at 10am
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5 years
Keen for a chance to win R5000? Post your suggestion of the best place to watch The Springboks play in Gauteng, tag @5FM and use #RealMakoyaMoments and @ZambukSA could be making you a winner
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3 years
1 September is gonna look like the line outside Burger King when it first opened in SA. 18-34 lets do this!
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3 years
Today on air we put the spotlight on mental health. Someone called in saying they prayed every night for God to take their life, but hearing our conversation encouraged them to call SADAG and now they're feeling like there's hope. ❤ Check in on your loved ones always.
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4 years
Tsek to all those who don't even send you a 🤣 when you share a funny meme, but still forward it on.
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3 years
Broadcasting today from a vaxx site in Midrand. Just had a 20 year old come through and tell me he came today to get vaccinated because of the information we helped him access on our show. Radio is so powerful
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5 years
Thanks internet
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3 years
Checkmate @5FM
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5 years
Do you remember powering things with potatoes as a junior school science experiment? How effective is that on a large scale? Asking for a country
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3 years
5FM is one of the few stations in the country that let's you be yourself and we get to to that for another year! Say hello to your Afternoon Drive Show!
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I've got something rad for you Where is the best Bunny Chow is KZN? Tag @5FM and #RealMakoyaMoments with your favorite and @ZambukSA could be giving you R5000
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3 years
Jacob should throw us a curve-ball and invite Helen for tea next.
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4 years
Seeing as we're Second Waving, let's remember some important lessons from the 1st time around. 1. Leaders will try steal money 2. Healthcare workers are overworked and underpaid 3. Pineapple beer is kak
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2 years
Win R5000 with the @AbsaSouthAfrica Student account or R10 000 if you’ve got an Absa Student account. Just tell us the truths and the lies about studying. Use #AbsaStudent and tag @5FM to win. A registered FSP and credit provider. T’s & C’s apply.
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4 years
It's Saturday night and I've just eaten my body weight in pizza and chocolate and I'm currently Return of The King deep into a LOTR marathon. Also, my bank balance hasn't changed in a week. Through this unusual times, I've finally started living the life I've always wanted.
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3 years
For everyone thinking back to how Musica shaped your childhood. The stores were started by Derek Goosen who started by selling records out of his parents furniture shop. I'm interviewing him tomorrow on my radio show to talk about how he built the business from the ground up.
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3 years
The thing I love most about South Africa is South Africans. I find us to be remarkably resilient, good natured, compassionate and understanding people.
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4 years
Before posting covid-19 updates ask 1. Is it verifiable 2. Can it be verified. 3. Do I care more about being first to social media with the latest information because I think it makes me look smart, or would I rather my information be verifiable. #Coronavirussouthafrica
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3 years
So, like level 5 but with enchies?
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4 years
The best defense is hard work.
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3 years
I wonder what people without Twitter think is happening to whatsapp
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4 years
Thinking about launching a quest to find the best eggs benny in South Africa. Who's in?
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3 years
Did #LoveIslandSA receive Michael Scott's diversity training?
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2 years
Who else could really do with a break right now?
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3 years
There are more potholes in SA than people who went to vote yesterday
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1 year
I'll probably be chowed for overreacting, but YES ITS SNOWING IN JOHANNESBURG #snow #joburgsnow #snowburg
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5 years
I'm looking for South Africans involved in podcasting. Creators, advertisers, etc. Please get in touch!
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3 years
I have so much love for South Africans who have fought against attempts to divide us. Who have sought to protect and rebuild communities, who have rejected racism and who have given of themselves because they believe in this country. 🇿🇦 ❤
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3 years
The president should use tonight's address to explain plans to fix the vaccine rollout and take serious action against ministers who have stolen money.
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3 years
66 more days until the 3 week lockdown celebrates its 1st birthday.
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2 years
Incredible aerial photograph of South Africa at night
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3 years
Sometimes I think about how the cast of Love Island SA probably don't have access to the outside world and based off the general success of the global franchise are probably thinking that they're becoming national treasures, who'll walk into a life of fame and success.
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5 years
I can't stand radio presenters who over present. Talk like normal people.
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4 years
Charlize Theron on the show today.
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5 years
It's been a fun four years, but today I part ways with the @5FM top 40. I've done weekend radio for the last 7 years on top of doing a week day show, so next weekend I'll definitely be sleeping in. ♥ Thank you for listening
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3 years
I'm happy the curfew has been lifted, but I'm definitely staying off the roads tonight.
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