Listener calls
When a listener phones a show, or sends a voice note that gets played, we log the call: the topic, their view in a sentence and their own words, with a clip of the call as it aired. Browse the last 7 days by station, show or topic.
Listener call
Argues that state collapse results from incompetent hiring, citing an allegedly incorrect court interpretation during a bail application.
“A person who's been paid for it can interpret. It can't be.”
Bishop in Le Wahomuzu
SAfm · Update at Noon · 2 Oct 12:53
Listener call
Argues that the president should cut the VIP protection unit's budget and redirect the funds to the South African Police Service.
William
SAfm · Update at Noon · 2 Oct 12:52
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Recalls that Herman Mashaba may have introduced a forensic unit headed by Shadrach Zabia in 2016 to fight corruption.
“I might be wrong, but that's what I remember.”
Cynthia
Cape Talk · 2 Oct 12:27
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Recalls that Herman Mashaba allegedly introduced a forensic unit headed by Shadrach Sibia in 2016 to fight corruption.
“I might be wrong, but that's what I remember.”
Cynthia
702 · The Midday Report · 2 Oct 12:27
Listener call
Argues that lawyers will exploit the law, while saying the accused should face consequences if the case against him is proven.
“People are always going to exploit the law.”
Tabo in Bramfontein
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 2 Oct 12:21
Listener call
Describes a peaceful student protest that police ordered them to disperse before firing rubber bullets and chasing students who ran away.
“We got there, sang our songs peacefully with no action of violation against any law.”
A caller
SAfm · Update at Noon · 2 Oct 12:13
Listener call
Says the accused is personally known as a good family man, making the allegations shocking and explaining why relatives support him.
“I am very shocked of what I'm hearing.”
A caller
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:55
Listener call
Says disturbing crimes have made him worry about protecting his daughters and feel adults can no longer let children be carefree or trust others.
“This guy's gone mad, bro.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Parania in Rosebank
Power FM · POWER Talk · 2 Oct 09:55
Listener call
Asks whether harsher punishments, including the death penalty, would deter extremely brutal killers and address rising violence.
“Maybe introduce death penalty on critical or very brutal cases.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Liso
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 2 Oct 09:27
Voice note
Clarifies that Malema's conviction appeal was dismissed while his sentencing appeal was granted.
“Malema appealed the conviction and the sentence, but the other one was denied, and the other one was granted.”
A listener
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 2 Oct 09:24
Voice note
Argues that Julius Malema appealed both conviction and sentencing, but only the sentencing appeal was granted.
“It's as simple as plain out that I don't think you need a legal expert for that.”
A listener
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 2 Oct 09:23
Listener call
Condemns the president for failing to address crime, cold cases and forensic backlogs, saying there is insufficient political will.
“The president disappointed us again because there is no political will to address these issues.”
Pule in Bloemfontein
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:57
Listener call
Praises a state investigator’s courtroom evidence and says dedicated police officers remain despite wider problems at the police service.
“She was never intimidated, she was well articulated.”
Churchill in Mthatha
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:56
Listener call
Asks the guest to confirm whether an unnamed artist in his book was the famous musician involved in an arrest for drug possession.
“I want you just to confirm two things.”
Thibos in Meyersdal
702 · 2 Oct 03:31
Voice note
Says they observed Solidarity members being promoted more frequently than members of POPCRU and other unions, and asks whether this is true.
“It looks like most policemen were now going towards joining this union.”
Shikwan in Ennerdale
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 23:40
Listener call
Asks whether the many police ranks are necessary and effective, given that salaries appear to receive more funding than operations.
“Is this really necessary to do the work we're doing?”
Larry in Lanesia
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 23:39
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Asks how someone without policing experience or a career in the police can wear a decorated police uniform and be called a brigadier.
“How did it happen that someone who's got a background in communications?”
Sami in Centurion
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 23:35
Listener call
Argues that parents must address teenagers’ revealing clothing, expensive possessions and relationships with older men, while calling for stronger moral guidance and police intervention.
“These old guys, men with big range roofers here, is they are taking these small kids.”
Manza in Guyani
Power FM · POWER Perspective · 1 Oct 20:51
Voice note
Argues that police are absent in Kempton Park and criticizes many officers as ineffective or mere puppets.
“I never come across with one cop.”
A listener in Kempton Park
SAfm · Market Update with Moneyweb · 1 Oct 18:00
Voice note
Argues that South Africans react inconsistently to tough action against illegal miners and to soldiers being deployed without taking action.
“This is so absurd.”
Musiso in Prague
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 17:11
Listener call
Argues that the government should deploy the army to engage zama-zamas and eliminate some of them if necessary.
“Let the army go and engage them.”
John
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 17:10
Listener call
Questions why the media allegedly gave little attention to Madame Nkobani’s acquittal after extensively reporting allegations against her.
“How come now she's been acquitted, the media is silent?”
Michael in Eastern Cape
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:53
Listener call
Questions the morality of a 59-year-old accused of having consensual sex with an 18-year-old and criticises supporters and his female lawyer.
“You are fifty nine years old, this could be your granddaughter.”
A caller
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:52
Listener call
Describes illegal occupation and inadequate police assistance after a school moved away from the area, saying residents are struggling to get help.
“It's just rough, man. It's just rough.”
Tulani
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:49
