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.
Listener call
Says Titanic should have allowed Leonardo DiCaprio's character to survive and continue his love life with Rose.
“I will give Leonardo DiCaprio a chance to live his love life with Rose.”
A caller
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:18
Voice note
Says Melanie Walker was a longstanding crush after watching Treasure Hunt and later seeing her at work.
“She just laughed. Childhood crushes, particularly celebrity crushes.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:14
Voice note
Says Alyssa Milano, from Who's the Boss, was the first celebrity crush.
“My first celebrity crush was Alyssa Milano, the daughter in Who's the Boss.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:13
Voice note
Says Kanye Zomo was the first crush and remains a crush today.
“Kanye Zomi is still my crush, even today.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:13
Listener call
Explains that rotating two pairs of running shoes weekly and choosing high-rubber soles provides comfort on flat and rocky roads.
“The high rubber, at least they give me comfort when I run.”
Motel in Victoria
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 07:38
Voice note
Says people outside Home Affairs still charge for ID photos that are no longer needed because photos are taken inside.
“You still find those guys sitting outside home office convincing you to take pictures.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 07:37
Listener call
Explains that she kept her green book because its post-wedding photograph was flattering, and describes her relatively easy smart ID application.
Cindy
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:42
Voice note
Says Home Affairs told them first-time applicants could receive only a green book initially and apply for a smart card later.
“They could only give you the book and not the card.”
Bakang
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:40
Voice note
Says they still have their worn green ID book because they planned to replace it only after getting married.
“I still have my green ID book.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:40
Listener call
Describes obtaining her husband’s first smart ID application for free while applying for passports, which arrived quickly, with his ID still pending.
“And on the board, it said first application free.”
Vaureen in Heidelberg
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 05:18
Listener call
Says bank branch closures mean many people cannot easily access branches offering smart ID and passport services.
“The branches are very limited. You can't get certain services in certain areas because there's no branches.”
Jay
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 05:17
Listener call
Argues that charging a fee for smart IDs could help deter fraudulent applications by non-South Africans, whereas making them free could worsen corruption.
“But giving the IDs free is going to be a free for all then.”
France in Soweto
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 05:14
Listener call
Argues that applicants are not clearly told their payment bank determines which branch can process biometrics, causing long delays and forcing some to use Home Affairs.
“My issue is that they don't tell you that beforehand.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Zugi in Bloberg
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 04:41
Listener call
Argues that the smart ID conversion fee burdens financially struggling people, including those surviving on social grants, and questions the government's lack of awareness.
“Why does the government seem so aloof to the financial rules of the people out there?”
A caller
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 04:29
Listener call
Congratulates his former school friend on his success and recalls watching him rap before following his career.
“I just want to say I remember scrubbing down with you.”
Scott in Craig Hill Park
702 · 2 Oct 03:32
Listener call
Asks the guest to confirm whether an unnamed artist in his book was the famous musician involved in an arrest for drug possession.
“I want you just to confirm two things.”
Thibos in Meyersdal
702 · 2 Oct 03:31
Voice note
Asks who named Kwaito, where the genre originated, and what musical influences inspired it.
A listener
702 · 2 Oct 03:20
Listener call
Argues that different governments of national unity should not be compared because their policies and structures differ significantly.
“Although it has a government of national units, it doesn't come as a fact government.”
Bhuti in Eastern Cape
702 · 2 Oct 02:49
Listener call
Argues that people now deny having supported apartheid and seeks clarification of the government of national unity through historical comparisons.
“Good evening, Autra. How are you?”
Booty
702 · 2 Oct 02:44
Voice note
Describes discovering that a man she met had lied about his age, prompting her to Google and vet potential partners more carefully.
“I don't skimp on Googling and vetting people anymore.”
A listener in Morningside
702 · 2 Oct 01:23
Listener call
Argues that Googling people referred to you can verify their claims and reveal warning signs before trusting them, especially in relationships or church settings.
“When I google you, I'm verifying.”
Andrew in Pretoria
702 · 2 Oct 01:19
Listener call
Says she has accepted that being truly loved will never happen for her.
“Sometimes I sit at home and wonder how it would be if he had loved me, truly loved me, yes.”
A caller
702 · 2 Oct 00:59
Listener call
Argues that Africans should reject false beliefs about their abilities and examine how victimhood shapes attitudes toward township businesses and spaza shops.
Polisario in Montana
702 · The Aubrey Masango Show · 1 Oct 23:52
Listener call
Argues that Africans must acknowledge their own role in current conditions while protecting their legacy and markets instead of relying solely on victimhood.
“At some point, we must sit down and say, at which point did we play a role in the state of the situation at the moment?”
A caller
702 · The Aubrey Masango Show · 1 Oct 23:50
