The disclosure relates to a method and system, for managing components of a fifth generation (5G) network slice. The method comprises retrieving current locations of a plurality of user equipments (UEs) connected to radio base stations (RBSs) in communication with the 5G network slice; predicting future traffic at the RBSs based on past and current locations of the plurality of UEs; and managing the components of the 5G network slice based on the predicted future traffic patterns.