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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.

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Township card fees and toilets

Questions whether extra card charges and paid toilets in townships constitute discrimination and a genuine township economy.

“So, my question here is: is this a real township economy or another discrimination?”

The clip plays the first three minutes.

David in Parkwood

702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:51

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Children’s online gaming safety

Warns that children’s online gaming can expose them to harmful chat rooms and international contacts, while acknowledging gaming may be safer than chatting.

“I'm almost pleased that they go that route rather than going to chat rooms and stuff like that.”

Andrew in Mitchell's Plain

702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:32

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Children and social media dangers

Explains that he discusses social media dangers with teenagers and parents, while seeing online gaming as preferable to chat rooms in some cases.

“But from my side, yes, I do everything in my power and talk to them really about the dangers.”

Andrew in Mitchell's Plain

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 04:31

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Guiding children through influences

Argues that fathers can guide children but cannot control the social media, friends, and environment that shape who they become.

“You can only guide your child.”

Bobby

SAfm · Quantum · 1 Oct 04:29

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AI tutoring for children

Says supervised screen time using open-source AI improves disadvantaged children's school results and provides affordable tutoring, while parents should limit access to prevent overuse.

“With these open sources, you have a tutor in your pocket.”

Andrew in Mitchell's Plain

702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:27

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Parenting teenagers and social media

Says parenting teenagers requires protecting them from social media, alcohol, and the wider world, describing it as difficult.

“It's tough being a parent.”

A listener

702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:22

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Property hijacking and evictions

Questions why authorities cannot remove people who occupy properties after 48 hours, saying hijacking also occurs in villages and police reports achieve nothing.

“What kind of country are we living in?”

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702 · 1 Oct 03:56

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African football development

Argues that increased football investment by lower-ranked African countries will improve Southern African teams and challenge highly ranked sides.

“Football is growing in the future.”

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Power FM · POWER Up · 1 Oct 03:55

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Life insurance and drunk driving

Explains that life insurance may not pay out when someone dies or is injured in a drunk-driving accident, leaving their family without support.

“If you've got life insurance and you pass away due to driving under the influence, then the life insurance also becomes invalid.”

A listener

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 03:54

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Praise and question for actress

Praises the actress, says she wants to become a producer, and asks whether anyone has approached her to give her a smack or stare.

“Have anyone ever approached you and tried to give you a smack or give you that stare?”

A listener

702 · 1 Oct 03:42

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Weight-loss injection risks

Warns that weight-loss injections are risky and insufficiently tested, advising people to exercise and walk instead.

“They are basically experimenting. So my advice is don't go for that.”

Bob in Polokwane

SAfm · Quantum · 1 Oct 03:32

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Government urgency and commission

Argues that government lacks urgency and fears recommendations will not be implemented if the commission stops operating.

“There's just a lack of urgency.”

The clip plays the first three minutes.

Prajabs

Power FM · POWER Up · 1 Oct 03:29

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Inclusive clinic for children

Describes an inclusive clinic offering assessments, screenings, and referrals for children with disabilities while training ECD practitioners to identify developmental concerns.

“We've got an organization based out in Kwatema Springs called the Kwatema Stimulation Center.”

McColice in Victoria

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 03:18

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Informal loan recovery

Asks how to recover money lent to a known neighbour or acquaintance when no written contract was made.

“Normally we don't write contracts down.”

Mohau in the Valley

702 · 1 Oct 02:41

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Fairness in maintenance court

Questions whether maintenance proceedings are fair when the opposing party has a prosecutor who understands the law while the respondent is unrepresented.

“Why? Is that balancing? Is it fair?”

Booting in Eastern Cape

702 · 1 Oct 02:40

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Access to township justice

Describes costly, inconsistent court procedures and sheriff fees in township courts, based on helping people with legal matters there.

“I'm talking from experience here because I always help people here around here in the township.”

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702 · 1 Oct 02:38

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Pad wear duration and safety

Asks whether wearing a pad longer because of rationing and period poverty compromises safety, especially when menstruation lasts more than three or four days.

“Does the duration that someone wears a pad also impacts the safety of it?”

Zandila in East London

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 02:36

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Praise for open-water swimmer

Praises the swimmer’s quadruple achievement, friendship and contributions to open-water swimming, saying she is proud and inviting her to visit Cape Town.

“You have put so much into open water swimming.”

Sarah in Randburg

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 02:27

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Canceling a TikTok subscription

Asks for help canceling a TikTok subscription she applied for but abandoned, fearing she may unknowingly be building up debt.

“I'm wondering just whether can they be looking into that matter and canceling it, or maybe I'm building a debt, unaware.”

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702 · 1 Oct 01:34

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Cultural norms and initiation schools

Argues for speaking plainly about social problems and says initiation schools should distinguish clearly between what is right and wrong.

“A fart is a fart, a pig is a peak.”

Tatana

Power FM · POWER Zone · 1 Oct 01:31

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Bond cancellation and title deed

Says she settled her bond but has not received the title deed and is being asked to pay for removing an interdict and completing cancellation.

“I settled my bond, including all the charges that were added into my bond.”

The clip plays the first three minutes.

Lydia in Riddipwitz

702 · 1 Oct 01:27

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Pro Nutro product criticism

Says they helped design the original product and feels sad that PepsiCo changed it and allowed it to disappear.

“I was part of the original team that actually designed this product when they brought it into the modern space as South Africa's most nutritious cereal.”

A listener

702 · 1 Oct 01:23

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Fresh tap water

Says they miss drinking fresh tap water, which they remember as better in the past.

“I miss drinking the real water from the tap.”

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702 · 1 Oct 00:48

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Childhood discipline and innocence

Says they miss appropriate dress, simple rules and knowing that reprimands came from love, unlike what they see today.

“I really missed the innocence, the true essence of enjoying your youth.”

A listener

702 · 1 Oct 00:47

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