The moments worth hearing, as they happen.

The surprising reason male peacocks have flashy feathers

A host explores animal gender names and discovers why the male peacock displays its famous feathers.

How mascot dancers hide water inside their costumes

A mascot-business owner explains how fans, batteries and hidden water bottles keep dancers going during gift deliveries.

Host says her friend’s eyebrows rein in her on-air antics

Sarah Jane Magwala King explains how Vicky’s raised eyebrows tell her when to tone down her radio banter.

Reserve Bank governor jokes about controlling lobola inflation

Laughter on air

Lesetja Kganyago responds playfully to a campaign asking the Reserve Bank to tackle rising lobola costs.

Dentist debunks charcoal, lemon and coconut oil whitening

A dentist explains why popular DIY whitening methods may not kill bacteria or deliver clinically proven results.

Why a trainer recommends walking backwards

Laughter on air

Matthew Cornish outlines safe backward-walking technique, calorie expectations and short treadmill intervals.

Intermittent fasting brought cravings and dizziness during training

Wellness coach Juanita Kumalo says intense workouts while fasting made her body react with cravings and dizziness.

Why sewage works are hotspots for rare birds

A Cape Bird Club expert explains how nutrient-rich sewage ponds attract abundant birds and unexpected rarities.

A proud mother recalls flying with her pilot son

Laughter on air

Virgin Atlantic executive Liesel Kharica describes a safari flight captained by her son and the emotion of watching him qualify as a pilot.

An enslaved woman became an entrepreneur and owned Camps Bay

Professor Lizette Rabi highlights how Kutuha overcame enslavement to become a landowner and entrepreneur in early Cape society.

Helenzilla’s golf call ended Jordan’s golf career

Jordan recalls a phone call from Helen after she heard him playing golf, ending with her verdict on people who play the sport.

Pastor Dominic says he made a deal with God to keep serving

Pastor Dominic recounts a five-year cancer diagnosis, nightly prayers and the soup kitchens he says keep him grounded.

A 135kg woman learned to cycle and lost weight

Caroline Matsumela describes how her women’s cycling programme helps beginners overcome barriers and build confidence.

Rosemary touted for healthy longevity and brain health

A herbalist explains how she uses rosemary for digestion, liver health and cognitive wellbeing, while stressing regular use.

A family’s three-week Zimbabwe backroads safari ends in magic

Garth Jenniman recounts a three-week family journey through Zimbabwe’s remote parks, back roads and waterways.

Mama Pixie built a fairy village to recapture farm life

The founder of a quirky Jakobsbaai attraction says family memories and the peace of farm life inspired its creation.

Reserve Bank governor jokes about ‘Lobola inflation’

The South African Reserve Bank governor responds playfully to a campaign asking him to control rising lobola costs.

A 500km donkey-cart ride raises money for children

Pediatric Care Africa uses a long-distance donkey-cart ride to fund care while promoting kinder treatment of working donkeys.

Empowerment guest admits she once lacked self-belief

Asked about her biggest regret, the empowerment executive says she did not believe in herself enough.

Toddler storms the stage and hoards her parents’ merch

A touring musician describes his two-year-old daughter running onto the stage and refusing to let the band sell its hats.

Worker allegedly demanded R1,500 for a cleaning job

A caller says a woman was asked to pay R1,500 for securing cleaning work, broadening a discussion about corruption beyond government.

Teenager’s nonprofit has distributed more than 5,000 books

A teenager on Intarka Island has launched a nonprofit that collected and distributed more than 5,000 books.

A daughter’s eight-hug rule becomes a father’s love lesson

Laughter on air

A father recalls his daughter’s belief that every person deserves eight hugs a day and explains why affection matters to her.

How a prisoner sculpted his way through solitary confinement

Laughter on air

A former political prisoner recalls using soap, food and toilet paper to create figures and keep his mind active in isolation.

Power FM guest jokes its interview relationship is one-sided

Laughter on air

A guest playfully complains that Power FM rarely calls for interviews before ending the exchange with a joke about his outfit.

Security officer reunites hijacking victim with her dogs

A security officer’s WhatsApp network helped locate two dogs abandoned after their owner was hijacked in Bryanston.

Europe-based South Africans return amid war uncertainty

A currency specialist says former colleagues are returning from Europe as conflict makes traditional safe havens feel less secure.

Her Leadership Story meets women beyond their titles

The programme closes by reflecting on the personal journeys and influences behind women’s leadership roles.

Parents apologise after children damage a car

A host asks whether apologies are enough after children allegedly damage a man's car and their parents bring them to apologise.

Family chose education over homes in East Bank

A speaker recalls a family choosing to remain in Alex and spend its limited disposable income on education instead of better housing.

A stranger saw potential and opened a path to medicine

A student recalls how Mrs Machta Engelbrecht backed her potential and helped her move from a BSc into medical school.

Mother recalls the patient who inspired her doctor daughter

Emotional moment

A mother remembers taking Sita to a traumatic clinic case that confirmed her daughter wanted to become a doctor.

Dan Corder says South Africa’s resilience inspires optimism

Dan Corder says South Africans’ resilience and history offer reasons for optimism despite hardship and the country’s unfinished progress.

A newsroom complaint gets a blunt four-letter reply

Laughter on air

A discussion about swearing prompts a presenter to recall how a newsroom boss responded to his objection.

Gloria Steinman’s movement won women fundamental rights

A tribute recalls how the women’s movement helped secure rights once denied to women, from banking to voting and contraception.

Power FM hosts urge listeners to get outside and stay safe

Laughter on air

Power FM presenters trade warm-weather banter while encouraging listeners to enjoy the outdoors and use e-hailing services responsibly.

Birthday water splashing leaves a child distressed

A caller describes a child’s distress after classmates splashed her with water and urges better water-saving education.

Motherhood changes, but does not end, after children grow

A discussion explores how parents can grieve changing roles while recognising that their identity and purpose extend beyond motherhood.

Anonymous caller praises Brian’s quiet menstrual-cup work

Laughter on air

A caller thanks Brian for supporting a menstrual-cup initiative without seeking payment or publicity.

Central bank guest jokes it cannot control lobola inflation

Laughter on air

A central bank guest says lobola is negotiated by families, not governed by a market or monetary policy.

Imad says bees taught him cooperation

After years working with fellow beekeepers, Imad says hive life shaped his belief in collective effort and mutual dependence.

Guest says churches must teach skills, not just ask for money

Laughter on air

A faith leader argues churches should help tackle unemployment with practical training instead of promising jobs through prayer or donations.

Grief is not a linear process, says 702 guest

Laughter on air

A 702 discussion challenges the five-stage view of grief and offers practical ways to support someone who is struggling.

Listener dedicates Drake’s ‘Best I Ever Had’ to their boss

A listener chooses Drake’s song as a pointed dedication to their boss, highlighting lyrics about needing space and feeling overloaded.

Caller dedicates ‘Born for This’ to their boss

A listener chooses Double HP’s “Born for This” as a song dedication for their boss.

Presenter explains why his mother’s ashes rest on a church wall

A Cape Talk discussion on burial turns personal as a presenter describes his mother’s cremation and memorial site in Hermanus.

Action Society spokesperson hits back at lipstick critics

Jonita Depriya says critics focus on her lipstick and nails while she discusses serious crime and justice issues.

Why hotel buffet toasters turn breakfast into a bottleneck

Bruce Whitfield explains how conveyor toasters designed for efficiency routinely produce burnt bread, soggy slices and frustrated guests.