Voice note
Praise for radio contributor
Praises Osbusi as a blessing and asks that the programme featuring her be extended, while praying for her protection.
Eddie
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:49
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Voice note
Praise for radio contributor
Praises Wussima Buso as inspiring and says the programme should feature people like her more often.
“She makes so much sense.”
A listener
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:49
Listener call
Independent candidates and voting
Argues that voting for independent candidates wastes votes because they may lack enough council support to pass budgets, and prefers supporting a party.
“For me, it's just a waste of a vote.”
Mario in Eldos
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:48
Listener call
Political strategy in hung municipalities
Asks what strategy larger parties use when electing a candidate from an unknown or minority party in a hung municipality.
“What is the political strategy around that?”
A caller
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:41
Voice note
Driver licensing and road behavior
Says driver behavior will not change while people buy licenses and speed without considering other road users during the festive season.
“Driver behavior on the road will never change.”
Monese in Boxbeck
SAfm · First Take SA · 2 Oct 05:36
Voice note
ANC leadership accountability
Questions why families of liberation stalwarts do not challenge ANC leadership and says they may be avoiding the truth for comfort.
“Are the families of the Stalwarts, the Susulus, the Mlangenes, the Mandelas?”
A listener
SAfm · The Meeting Point · 1 Oct 21:47
Listener call
Community mourning for Hani
Describes witnessing his father and community mourn Chris Hani’s death, and says the Honey Legacy project may help break the silence surrounding their pain.
“The first, the only time I saw my father cry was the day Kumi Krishani left us.”
Sydney in Bushback Ridge
SAfm · The Meeting Point · 1 Oct 21:41
Listener call
Chris Hani’s legacy
Praises Chris Hani as a true warrior, recalls his influence and prophecies, and asks Lindiwe to arrange a public session about her book and father.
“He was a true warrior.”
Lizo in PE
SAfm · The Meeting Point · 1 Oct 21:38
Listener call
Views on returning to apartheid
Asks Lindiwe’s view of people advocating a return to apartheid because of current corruption, recalling apartheid’s cruelty and her own age.
“I'm 61, I'm almost 62 years of age.”
Kylie
SAfm · The Meeting Point · 1 Oct 21:36
Listener call
Supporting Lindiwe’s mission
Encourages Lindiwe to continue Chris Hani’s legacy, offers a university invitation, and urges unity to address South Africa’s problems.
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Manfrey
SAfm · The Meeting Point · 1 Oct 21:33
Listener call
Limana College heritage site
Raises concern that a developer is clearing bush at Limana College of Education and appeals to government to restore its heritage legacy.
“There is a developer there who is busy clearing the bush.”
A caller
SAfm · The Meeting Point · 1 Oct 20:40
Voice note
Police visibility and competence
Argues that police are absent in Kempton Park and criticizes many officers as ineffective or mere puppets.
“I never come across with one cop.”
A listener in Kempton Park
SAfm · Market Update with Moneyweb · 1 Oct 18:00
Voice note
Ramaphosa’s repeated promises
Argues that President Ramaphosa repeatedly says what the country must do instead of describing achievements, making his speeches tiring and infuriating.
“Everything is always saying we must, we must.”
A listener
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 17:47
Voice note
Unemployment rate increase
Reports that unemployment rose from 32.7% to 33.6%, saying more people lost jobs and the country’s economic situation is becoming dire.
“This means that more people lost their jobs from quota one to quota two.”
A listener in Pretoria
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 17:10
Listener call
Disillusionment with voting
Argues that corruption and poor governance make them doubtful about voting, while maintaining that non-voters retain the democratic right to criticise government.
“People must stop saying that when you didn't vote, you shouldn't complain about poor governance.”
Ishu in Lady Grey
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:59
Listener call
South Africa’s extreme inequality
Cites an Oxfam finding about wealth concentration among the richest South Africans and says it confirms South Africa is the world’s most unequal country.
“To me, this confirms that South Africa is the most unequal country in the world.”
Nwandi in Cape Town
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:56
Listener call
Eskom debt and electricity costs
Challenges the expectation that ordinary people should pay Eskom’s debt and asks what has been done to protect them from rising costs.
“Why do I have to pay for the debt of Eskom for heaven's sake?”
Bonkie
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:56
Listener call
Media coverage of acquittal
Questions why the media allegedly gave little attention to Madame Nkobani’s acquittal after extensively reporting allegations against her.
“How come now she's been acquitted, the media is silent?”
Michael in Eastern Cape
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:53
Listener call
Morality of sexual assault case
Questions the morality of a 59-year-old accused of having consensual sex with an 18-year-old and criticises supporters and his female lawyer.
“You are fifty nine years old, this could be your granddaughter.”
A caller
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:52
Listener call
Gauteng rail privatisation concerns
Warns that the Gauteng government will exploit the train system and says the province’s rail legacy will be lost under the proposed arrangement.
“If you want something not to work, give it to those comrades.”
Luis in Pretoria
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:51
Listener call
Illegal occupation and declining suburbs
Describes illegal occupation and inadequate police assistance after a school moved away from the area, saying residents are struggling to get help.
“It's just rough, man. It's just rough.”
Tulani
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:49
Listener call
Unsafe imported counterfeit products
Claims that counterfeit products sold by foreign-owned shops could harm and kill South Africans, and asks who manufactures and supplies them.
“The poor people are gonna die one by one because of Bangladesh stuff, Pakistan stuff, Somalian stuff.”
A caller
SAfm · The National Pulse · 1 Oct 16:48
Voice note
SIU 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
Trucks 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