Voice note
Unfulfilling conservative relationship
Says a partner’s refusal to discuss or explore sex has made intimacy unenjoyable and caused this aspect of the relationship to die.
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 11:44
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Listener call
Adapting in relationships
Argues that people should adjust sexually for partners they love rather than seeking someone else to satisfy them.
“If you love the person, she's conservative, you're going to adjust.”
Corey
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 11:41
Voice note
Conservative sexual behaviour
Argues that some people pretend to be conservative in serious relationships because they fear being judged for their past sexual experiences.
“They were just all over the place.”
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 11:38
Listener call
Restaurants closing Mondays
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
Safe firewood for braaiing
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
Praising beef tongue
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
Praising a restaurant host
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
Unusual dog names
Shares that someone they know gave a dog an unusual name and mentions their own dogs, Toffee and Candy.
“Our dogs are called toffee and candy.”
A listener
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 2 Oct 10:30
Voice note
Foreign partner's ID delay
Describes discovering that her foreign partner's ID had been waiting in Malmesbury since August without officials notifying them.
“It’s been sitting in Malmesbury since the 19th of August.”
Zoe
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 2 Oct 10:24
Listener call
Gender-based violence prevention
Argues that psychologists should study cultural and family patterns of violence and introduce preventive education in schools, including teaching boys not to abuse women.
“You said better prevent it by telling your son not to abuse women.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Pravesh in Durban
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 2 Oct 10:23
Voice note
Home Affairs document service
Says Home Affairs provided a pleasant, efficient experience when he applied for a passport and smart ID in Paarl.
“It was literally 10-11 days later that I first had my ID card.”
Clint in Gordon's Bay
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 2 Oct 10:21
Listener call
Family supporting accused relative
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
Child safety and public trust
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
Family support for abuse victims
Argues that families and communities must support women and children facing abuse instead of leaving them to cope alone.
“Where are the families, my brother?”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Tapello in Sentinel
Power FM · POWER Talk · 2 Oct 09:38
Voice note
Tribute to Bab Papsim Langeni
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
Gratitude for life and marriage
Gives thanks for being alive after 60, for 36 years of marriage, and for the life of Dr. Babsim Langeni.
“I'm thankful for my marriage, 36 years of being married to my husband.”
Anne
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:25
Listener call
Gratitude for promotion
Expresses gratitude after receiving a promotion following 12 years in the same post and persistent hard work.
“I've been promoted. When the time is right, Clement, the time is right.”
A caller
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:24
Voice note
Southern Line community diversity
Describes the Southern Line train as a diverse place to meet people, with different passengers and a distinct Saturday atmosphere.
“My monthly ticket costs 220 rand.”
Jill
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:59
Listener call
Voting and child safety
Urges voters to support and reform the ANC, then asks parents to talk more with children, especially girls, about harmful opportunistic behaviour.
“As parents, are we talking enough to our child?”
Harry in Harrismith
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:58
Listener call
Cape Town nightlife memories
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
Parental responsibility and abuse
Argues that parents must teach children appropriate boundaries, rejects blaming children for abuse, and says society must confront its moral decline.
“The role of the parent does not change no matter what.”
Swilabo
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:51
Voice note
Fear of replacing green ID
Says she still has a green ID book and is terrified by the prospect of visiting Home Affairs to obtain a smart ID.
“It horrifies me to have to think that I have to go to home affairs.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:39
Voice note
Old brown identity document
Asks whether he may still use an old brown identity document, explaining that his driver's licence is linked to it.
“May I still have the brown ID?”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:38
Voice note
Changing ID surnames
Describes changing from his mother's to his father's surname and says he now possesses both old ID books and a smart ID card.
“I changed it to my father's surname.”
Bongane in Washer Park
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:38