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 AISays 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
Listener call
Ask AIQuestions 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?”
A caller
702 · 1 Oct 03:56
Listener call
Ask AIArgues 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.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Up · 1 Oct 03:55
Voice note
Ask AIExplains 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
Voice note
Ask AIPraises 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
Voice note
Ask AIWarns 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
Listener call
Ask AIArgues 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
Listener call
Ask AIDescribes 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
Listener call
Ask AIAsks 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
Listener call
Ask AIQuestions 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
Listener call
Ask AIDescribes 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.”
A caller
702 · 1 Oct 02:38
Listener call
Ask AIAsks 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
Listener call
Ask AIPraises 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
Voice note
Ask AIAsks 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.”
A listener
702 · 1 Oct 01:34
Listener call
Ask AIArgues 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
Listener call
Ask AISays 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
Voice note
Ask AISays 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
Voice note
Ask AISays they miss drinking fresh tap water, which they remember as better in the past.
“I miss drinking the real water from the tap.”
A listener
702 · 1 Oct 00:48
Voice note
Ask AISays 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
Voice note
Ask AISays childhood fearlessness made it easier to take opportunities, whereas adulthood brings hesitation and second-guessing.
“The part I miss about being a kid is being fearless.”
A listener
702 · 1 Oct 00:45
Voice note
Ask AIRecalls singing in a school choir, attending sports days and excursions, and cherishing those childhood outings despite now being 55.
“I also miss my, especially my first high school years and how I used to sing in the school choir.”
A listener in Midrand
702 · 1 Oct 00:40
Voice note
Ask AISays they miss the safety and independence of being allowed outside until sunset, which they believe children today cannot experience because of crime.
“I generally miss those days where you could go out and your parents could tell you, come back by sunset.”
Paula
702 · 1 Oct 00:39
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that journalists coined the Bafana Bafana name before the trademark was registered and questions the value of its later ownership.
Bram in Orlando East
Power FM · POWER Zone · 1 Oct 00:34
Voice note
Ask AIDescribes becoming a teacher and starting a business designing school sports tours and day trips to recreate memorable school experiences for adults.
“I also enjoyed my school trip so much that when I finished school, I became a teacher.”
A listener
702 · 1 Oct 00:34
