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
Argues that Julius Malema appealed both conviction and sentencing, but only the sentencing appeal was granted.
“It's as simple as plain out that I don't think you need a legal expert for that.”
A listener
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 2 Oct 09:23
Voice note
Praises 702 for honouring Bab Papsim Langeni while alive, recalls her grandmother enjoying his music, and offers condolences to his family and the music industry.
“His legacy will live on condolences to his family and the music industry.”
Shabli
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:19
Listener call
Argues that men must challenge abusive behaviour and rejects the death penalty as a response to gender-based violence, citing South Africa’s post-1995 history.
“The only way this is going to move is not when we find more ways of using violence in the society.”
Crispin in Durban
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 2 Oct 09:19
Voice note
Argues that people should not be expected to spend scarce time, energy and resources replacing green ID books, and opposes any fee for the new smart ID card.
“This fee that's behind the changing of the green ID book into the new smart ID card should not be there.”
A listener
SAfm · The Daily Discourse · 2 Oct 09:17
Voice note
Says Cape Town became uncool after House on the Prairie closed, referring to its locations and adding that only people who know, know.
“I think Cape Town became uncool ever since House on the Prairies closed down.”
Tiro
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:59
Listener call
Says political leadership is ineffective, questions the value of voting and democracy, and argues for dismantling the current political-party system to focus on development.
“Actually, the constitution should be dismantled.”
Tando in Eastern Cape
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:59
Voice note
Describes the Southern Line train as a diverse place to meet people, with different passengers and a distinct Saturday atmosphere.
“My monthly ticket costs 220 rand.”
Jill
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:59
Voice note
Says Cape Town was cool when disposable income allowed people to afford the activities they enjoyed.
Daniel
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:58
Listener call
Urges voters to support and reform the ANC, then asks parents to talk more with children, especially girls, about harmful opportunistic behaviour.
“As parents, are we talking enough to our child?”
Harry in Harrismith
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:58
Listener call
Asks whether foreign nationals and recently naturalised citizens or permanent residents qualify for smart ID cards.
“Did the minister by any chance mention what happens with foreign nationals or people who have just got citizenship?”
Ian
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:57
Listener call
Condemns the president for failing to address crime, cold cases and forensic backlogs, saying there is insufficient political will.
“The president disappointed us again because there is no political will to address these issues.”
Pule in Bloemfontein
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:57
Voice note
Asks whether earlier Cape Town felt cooler because people drank beer rather than apple spritz, recalling cheap Black Label beer.
“Were the earlier days of Cape Town not cooler because we drank beer and not apple or spritz?”
Santi in Derbyville
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:56
Voice note
Says the wine at Mavericks is much cheaper than elsewhere.
“I'd just like to say that the wine at Mavericks is much.”
George
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:56
Listener call
Praises a state investigator’s courtroom evidence and says dedicated police officers remain despite wider problems at the police service.
“She was never intimidated, she was well articulated.”
Churchill in Mthatha
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:56
Listener call
Reminisces about Cape Town venues where people socialised and danced without phones, mentioning Conte’s, Taboo, the River Club and Mercury Live.
“People would talk to each other. People would dance.”
Andrew in Somerset West
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:55
Listener call
Argues that judicial and political systems have failed, citing international justice, inflation, unemployment and corruption, and supports a system that could stop corruption.
“We realized that the judicial has totally failed.”
Titus in Limpopo
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:54
Listener call
Says a contributor brought relief and contrasts that inspiration with businesses closing after failures to provide water and electricity.
“A breath of fresh air. I feel relieved.”
Mandla in Cape Town
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:52
Listener call
Argues that parents must teach children appropriate boundaries, rejects blaming children for abuse, and says society must confront its moral decline.
“The role of the parent does not change no matter what.”
Swilabo
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:51
Voice note
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
Voice note
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
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
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
Says she still has a green ID book and is terrified by the prospect of visiting Home Affairs to obtain a smart ID.
“It horrifies me to have to think that I have to go to home affairs.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:39
Voice note
Asks whether he may still use an old brown identity document, explaining that his driver's licence is linked to it.
“May I still have the brown ID?”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:38
