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Ask AIZama Zama violence response
Argues that government and police involvement explains why nothing is being done after the Zama Zama gun battle.
“Still nothing is being done.”
Desmond
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 16:47
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Ask AISIU recovery of stolen assets
Argues that the SIU should recover original amounts plus interest and seize assets held by relatives, spouses and dependants rather than accepting discounts.
“SIU must stop taking 10 cents on the rent.”
A listener
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:46
Listener call
Ask AITrucks blocking Eastern Cape routes
Argues that trucks and vehicles towing trailers are being offloaded on Eastern Cape routes with apparent police acceptance, which should not become normal.
“It is the offloading of the trucks and some vehicles which are pulling trailers on the routes along the eastern cape side.”
A caller in Eastern Cape
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:45
Listener call
Ask AIConcerns about bail hearing strategy
Criticises Sibiya’s lawyer for focusing on the witness’s credibility and arrest process instead of properly presenting the bail application.
“I was shocked in the manner in which Sibiya's lawyer was approaching the case today.”
Godfrey in Nukaning
Power FM · POWER Drive · 1 Oct 16:45
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Ask AIElectricity restored in community
Reports that Eskom restored all 15 transformers after prolonged outages and urges residents to safeguard them from damage or theft.
“ESCO managed to restore the power.”
Calvin in Tembisa
Power FM · POWER Drive · 1 Oct 16:39
Listener call
Ask AIConsent while intoxicated
Asks whether consent can still be claimed when one or both parties were drunk, amid discussion of morality and legality.
“Whether they can still claim consent if one or both parties were drunk.”
A caller
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 16:38
Listener call
Ask AILegality versus morality
Argues that legal relationships can still be morally and ethically wrong, particularly when there is a large age difference between the partners.
“What is legal is not always right.”
A caller
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 16:38
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Ask AIGBV and tavern closing hours
Argues that government and public representatives contribute to crime and gender-based violence by neglecting basic services and allowing taverns to close late.
“Why don't they go back to that very time of 12 o'clock so that they can close by 12 o'clock?”
A caller
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:29
Listener call
Ask AINaturena electricity outages
Reports repeated outages in Naturena, saying residents have been without electricity for 48 hours while conflicting explanations and safety concerns delay repairs.
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Tami in Naturena
Power FM · POWER Drive · 1 Oct 16:27
Listener call
Ask AIAllegations involving minors
Says he was shocked by graphic allegations involving teenagers and questions how a senior, married police officer could become involved in such conduct.
“But these are babies. It's too graphic.”
Brampaul
Power FM · POWER Drive · 1 Oct 16:25
Listener call
Ask AIBars near township schools
Argues that communities must address harmful conditions, describing a bar operating next to a school and early-childhood centre and saying she takes her children to Limpopo.
“There is a bar. It's next to the school, it's next to the ECD.”
Radha
Power FM · POWER Drive · 1 Oct 16:23
Voice note
Ask AIDrugs and family killings
Argues that drug dealing and police corruption contribute to killings, saying sober people would not kill their own parents.
Tabis
Power FM · POWER Drive · 1 Oct 16:16
Voice note
Ask AICondemnation of sexual abuse
Condemns sleeping with young girls and thanks the presenter for speaking out against it.
“We're not going to tolerate people who are going to make it seem as if sleeping with young girls should be normalized.”
A listener
Power FM · POWER Drive · 1 Oct 16:15
Listener call
Ask AICompany owner recusal
Asks how someone can be recused from a company they own, especially when the company has no board and they founded it.
A caller in Randfontein
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 16:13
Listener call
Ask AIOlder man dating 18-year-old
Condemns a 59-year-old man’s relationship with an 18-year-old as morally wrong and hopes he is imprisoned.
“That person is an equivalent of your daughter or your granddaughter.”
A caller
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 16:12
Listener call
Ask AILegal adulthood at 18
Argues that people aged 18 and older are adults who can choose whether to engage in relationships, even with much older partners.
“They can choose whatever they want to do with their lives.”
Rachel
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 16:12
Voice note
Ask AIEthics of adult age-gap relationships
Questions whether legal consent adequately addresses the ethical and societal concerns surrounding an 18-year-old’s relationship with a much older man.
Busi
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 16:11
Voice note
Ask AIAI taking revenge
Asks what might happen if an AI system takes revenge.
“What happens if that AI takes revenge?”
A listener
Cape Talk · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 15:58
Voice note
Ask AIFormer public protector compensation
Argues that the former public protector should receive the 10 million rand compensation because the charges were dropped and she was unfairly embarrassed.
“So she must get that money because she was embarrassed for no reason.”
A listener
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 15:40
Listener call
Ask AIAge-gap relationships and maturity
Questions whether large age-gap relationships with newly legal adults can be ethically rationalized despite consent, given differences in maturity and power.
“There's an imbalance of power, there is a level of maturity that is not the same.”
Busisiwe
702 · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 15:39
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Ask AINSFAS unpaid university fees
Explains that NSFAS’s unpaid amount to Stellenbosch University is preventing graduates from accessing transcripts and degrees, creating employment difficulties and anxiety.
“Practically, we cannot access our transcripts or get our degrees, which makes it difficult to find employment.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Robin
Cape Talk · Afternoon Drive · 1 Oct 15:20
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Ask AICoffee and companionship
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
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Ask AICoffee routines and golf
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
Listener call
Ask AIDebt linked to property sale
Explains that she believed debts were settled after selling her property, but was contacted ten years later and asked to pay a large amount including interest and legal fees.
“This is the first time in 10 years that they've actually told you that you owe the money.”
Happy
702 · The Azania Mosaka Show · 1 Oct 14:48