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
Asks why restaurants around Parkhurst close on Mondays, describing the difficulty of making an impromptu dinner plan and impressing someone that day.
“Can you just find out why don't they open on a Monday?”
A caller
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:52
Listener call
Describes accidentally braaiing with a wooden pallet and warns that pine and treated wood are unsafe for cooking.
“I chopped up a pellet and bride with that.”
Martin
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 2 Oct 10:50
Voice note
Says the beef tongue starter at Blockman was probably the best dish they have ever eaten.
“That is the best thing I've ever had, probably in my life, so far.”
A listener in Midrind
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:42
Listener call
Praises Theo for making every customer feel special and says Kolonaki is her favourite among the restaurants.
“He's such a beautiful, wise host.”
Lebu in Johannesburg
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:40
Voice note
Asks how restaurants pre-cook and store dishes such as oxtail so they can be served shortly after ordering.
“How they store or pre-prepare meals.”
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:36
Voice note
Asks whether consuming 20 alcohol units across a week is safer than bingeing them over a weekend, and questions drinking two glasses nightly.
“If a person consumes 20 units of alcohol over a week, is it worse than if someone consumes or binges 20 units on a weekend?”
Jason in Berkerville
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 2 Oct 09:47
Voice note
Recalls singing one of Bab Papsim Langeni's songs at school, reflects on his long influence, and wishes him peace.
“He's been part of our lives. May he rest in peace.”
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:26
Voice note
Praises 702 for honouring Bab Papsim Langeni while alive, recalls her grandmother enjoying his music, and offers condolences to his family and the music industry.
“His legacy will live on condolences to his family and the music industry.”
Shabli
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:19
Voice note
Says Cape Town became uncool after House on the Prairie closed, referring to its locations and adding that only people who know, know.
“I think Cape Town became uncool ever since House on the Prairies closed down.”
Tiro
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:59
Voice note
Asks whether earlier Cape Town felt cooler because people drank beer rather than apple spritz, recalling cheap Black Label beer.
“Were the earlier days of Cape Town not cooler because we drank beer and not apple or spritz?”
Santi in Derbyville
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:56
Voice note
Says the wine at Mavericks is much cheaper than elsewhere.
“I'd just like to say that the wine at Mavericks is much.”
George
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:56
Listener call
Reminisces about Cape Town venues where people socialised and danced without phones, mentioning Conte’s, Taboo, the River Club and Mercury Live.
“People would talk to each other. People would dance.”
Andrew in Somerset West
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:55
Listener call
Says Titanic should have allowed Leonardo DiCaprio's character to survive and continue his love life with Rose.
“I will give Leonardo DiCaprio a chance to live his love life with Rose.”
A caller
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:18
Voice note
Says Melanie Walker was a longstanding crush after watching Treasure Hunt and later seeing her at work.
“She just laughed. Childhood crushes, particularly celebrity crushes.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:14
Voice note
Says Alyssa Milano, from Who's the Boss, was the first celebrity crush.
“My first celebrity crush was Alyssa Milano, the daughter in Who's the Boss.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:13
Voice note
Says Kanye Zomo was the first crush and remains a crush today.
“Kanye Zomi is still my crush, even today.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:13
Voice note
Says she is enjoying the interview and wishes her sister growth and success, thanking the station for featuring her.
“I wish her all the best.”
Vitoko
Power FM · POWER Up · 2 Oct 05:27
Voice note
Says children are unlikely to drink water when their parents mainly consume coffee, tea, cordials and fizzy drinks.
A listener
Cape Talk · 2 Oct 03:38
Listener call
Congratulates his former school friend on his success and recalls watching him rap before following his career.
“I just want to say I remember scrubbing down with you.”
Scott in Craig Hill Park
702 · 2 Oct 03:32
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
Asks who named Kwaito, where the genre originated, and what musical influences inspired it.
A listener
702 · 2 Oct 03:20
Listener call
Praises the show and its presenters, describing the programme as a source of belonging and refuge while wishing the birthday celebrant strength and success.
“She's giving us surrogacy so that we have that sense of belonging.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
A caller
Power FM · POWER Zone · 2 Oct 00:23
Listener call
Says his love of coffee began with his father and grew through making coffee for friends during university study sessions.
“My love for coffee started with my dad, he loved coffee, and I was the guy he always sent to go make coffee.”
Charlie
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 15:19
Listener call
Describes enjoying decent coffee, especially a Saturday morning takeaway coffee linked to driving to the golf course.
“I drive to my local spot, grab a coffee, and then drink the coffee on the way to the golf course.”
Jonathan
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 15:17
