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.
Voice note
Ask AIAsks whether a retailer will honour a voucher purchased three and a half years ago that has not been used.
“We have discovered a voucher that was purchased just over in fact three and a half years ago and that hasn't been used yet.”
Cheryl
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 1 Oct 11:28
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that powerful men exploit young women by exchanging jobs or money for sexual relationships, saying the country is deeply corrupt.
“Comrade are sleeping with the children of their comrade for them to give them job opportunities.”
JJ
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 10:55
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that South Africa lacks sufficient pediatric oncology capacity and asks what age women are eligible to receive the HPV vaccine.
“We bring children into this world, we expose them to disease that they had not chosen.”
Mafuta
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 10:53
Listener call
Ask AICongratulates the guest, recalls attending school together and watching his career, and says he feels privileged to be part of his life.
“I just wanted to say I remember scrumming down with you against Jeffy in the good old days.”
Scott in Craighall Park
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 10:44
Listener call
Ask AIAsks the guest to confirm whether an unnamed artist in his book is the musician with a famous track played on radio stations.
“There's a part where you guys get arrested in Hillborough for drug position.”
Thibos in Meyersdal
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 10:43
Voice note
Ask AIAsks why cancer still has no cure despite modern technology and expertise, and suggests pharmaceutical companies profit substantially from cancer treatments.
“How come we do not have a cure for cancer yet?”
A listener in Cape Town
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 10:32
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that health authorities should promote healthy lifestyles, address cancer prevention, and improve funding and waiting times at healthcare institutions.
“For me, Joanne, I think health starts on a daily basis as to how we conduct our lives in terms of our lifestyles.”
Mafuta
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 10:25
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that South African men must accept responsibility for protecting women and children and oppose abuse under all circumstances.
“The men of South Africa need to take accountability when it comes to our women and children.”
A listener in Northern Cape
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 10:12
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that government tenders open to everyone should not later exclude successful contractors because they come from another city or province.
“The tenor was open to everyone.”
Mtandi in Krugersdorp
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:55
Listener call
Ask AIExplains that Putco could not involve local businesses because its month-to-month government contract made long-term commercial arrangements difficult.
“The unfortunate fact is that Putco didn't have a tear contract.”
Khoto in Midrand
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:54
Listener call
Ask AIExplains that the 30% local procurement requirement is intended to support township and rural businesses, job creation, and local economic development.
“The thirty percent is supposed to remain in the locality.”
Khotzo in Midrand
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:49
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that local governments cannot deport illegal immigrants and says political parties use deportation promises as an emotional campaign tactic ahead of elections.
Timba in Sultana
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:42
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that Peter Musimani arrogantly disrespected Orlando Pirates and its players, and says national-team players should not be insulted or told how to play.
The clip plays the first three minutes.
A caller in Morton Fontaine
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:37
Listener call
Ask AISupports affordable housing near workplaces but says Cape Town urgently needs reliable, cheaper public transport instead of dependence on taxis.
Yanush in Cape Town
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 09:35
Listener call
Ask AICondemns the president’s delayed response to gender-based violence, calls South Africa a banana republic, and supports stronger punishment for perpetrators.
“Our sisters, our mothers are killed every day and then whoever is getting arrested, they are still eating our money in jail.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Ali
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 09:31
Voice note
Ask AIClaims Charlie Chaplin’s uncle farmed in South Africa and says descendants of that branch are scattered around Natal and the Cape.
“There is an entire branch of the Chaplin family in South Africa.”
Kate
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 1 Oct 09:28
Listener call
Ask AIClarifies that he never advocated killing women, disputes a previous characterization of his views, and begins addressing voters supporting anti-migrant parties.
“I never said they should be killed.”
Rolex in Rustenburg
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:26
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that the commission unnecessarily exposed personal information to embarrass people associated with Joseph Bannon without establishing relevant wrongdoing.
“I fully support the Mazana Commission.”
Nsantla
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 09:26
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that provincial businesses should receive government contracts so development spending and economic benefits remain within the province.
“The rand must circulate within the province.”
Koketo
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:25
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that Julius Malema’s call for special courts is hypocritical given his own appeals and alleged proximity to controversial figures.
“Julius Malema asking for special courts to deal with high-ranking people in government.”
Eben
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 1 Oct 09:22
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that people should judge actions by the truth rather than the identity or nationality of the person responsible.
“We need to stand behind the truth, not as to who is doing it.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:20
Listener call
Ask AIShares that the Lockenville group’s two brothers are related to Charlie Chaplin and says he knows their father.
“They are related to Charlie Chaplin.”
Murshed
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 1 Oct 09:19
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that harsh, across-the-board punishments, including execution and corporal penalties, would deter violent and other crimes more effectively.
The clip plays the first three minutes.
A caller in Eastern Cape
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 09:17
Voice note
Ask AISupports Godrish Gardy for Bombela, citing his long public-service career, residency and parliamentary experience as evidence he can deliver.
“We believe that he can deliver for the people of Bombela.”
A listener in Mbombela
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 1 Oct 09:00
