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 AIArgues that Julius Malema’s call for special courts is hypocritical given his own appeals and alleged proximity to controversial figures.
“Julius Malema asking for special courts to deal with high-ranking people in government.”
Eben
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 1 Oct 09:22
Listener call
Ask AIShares that the Lockenville group’s two brothers are related to Charlie Chaplin and says he knows their father.
“They are related to Charlie Chaplin.”
Murshed
Cape Talk · The Clarence Ford Show · 1 Oct 09:19
Listener call
Ask AISays the minister’s department is keen to host a viewing of his Nelson Mandela portrait made from election posters.
“I've been in touch with the minister's department, and they're very keen to host us.”
Gavin in Muizenberg
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 1 Oct 08:58
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that preventing gender-based violence starts in childhood, with fathers setting examples and teaching boys never to hit women.
“From the time I was a small boy, I was told you don't hit a girl.”
Kevin
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 1 Oct 08:46
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that men and boys should be taught not to attack women, rather than placing responsibility on women to defend themselves.
“What would a non-attack course look like for men?”
Fiona
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 1 Oct 07:56
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that government-funded self-defense classes should be offered nationally, beginning in schools, to help women feel safer and more confident.
“I think all women in South Africa, considering what is happening, need self-defense classes.”
A caller
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 1 Oct 07:53
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that social media encourages people to act like experts, comparing this behavior with diagnosing a car by opening its bonnet and kicking its tires.
“People go online and they see something controversial, see something scientific or some kind of person and comment on the thoughts.”
A listener
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 1 Oct 07:27
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that municipal safety audits are misplaced and urges addressing the socioeconomic roots of men’s violence against women.
“Why do men attack, kill, murder, and rape women?”
Lester
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 1 Oct 07:26
Listener call
Ask AIAsks whether a retailer might still honor a voucher that expired more than three years ago.
Cheryl
Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 1 Oct 07:24
Listener call
Ask AIIdentifies the American soul singer and songwriter whose rendition of the song the presenter is discussing.
Timbile in Glen Vista
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 05:54
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that eating crisps during theater performances and young people refusing to give up bus seats to older passengers are ill-mannered.
“I don't understand why.”
Africa
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 05:43
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Ask AIPraises Bafana Bafana’s performance, highlighting their hunger, attacking play and a young player’s decision-making before the Egypt match.
“What a game. What a game, Africa.”
Cedile in Gakhaso
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 04:56
Listener call
Ask AIAsks whether extra card fees and charges to use public toilets in townships constitute discrimination or a genuine township economy.
“If you don't have cash, you have to pay three rent to use a loo from a big mall or a reputable mall.”
David in Parkwood
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 04:51
Listener call
Ask AIExplains 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
Listener call
Ask AIDescribes using open-source AI as a monitored tutoring tool, saying disadvantaged children have improved academically despite limited access to books and paid courses.
“But at least for a certain time, while we're at least here at the study group, they use that open source AI and it's proven.”
Andrew in Mitchell's Plain
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 04:27
Voice note
Ask AISays parenting teenagers is difficult because parents must protect them from social media, alcohol and the wider world.
“It's tough being a parent. You have to protect your child from social media.”
A listener
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 04:22
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
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 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 Randberg
Cape Talk · 1 Oct 02:27
Voice note
Ask AIAsks whether a voucher purchased three and a half years ago can still be honored by the retailer.
“We have discovered a voucher that was purchased just over, in fact, three and a half years ago and that hasn't been used yet.”
Cheryl
Cape Talk · 30 Sept 22:58
Listener call
Ask AIDescribes pressure to find an expensive car for a matric dance and argues that social expectations create undue financial strain and encourage people to buy love.
“What kind of pressure have we put on ourselves?”
DK in Pretoria
Cape Talk · 30 Sept 20:56
Listener call
Ask AIDescribes growing up in a shack, working while studying, earning scholarships, saving money, and choosing a different path despite financial hardship.
“I grew up in a shack, and the first thing I did was to buy a three-piece raka table.”
A caller
Cape Talk · 30 Sept 20:40
Listener call
Ask AIRaises the BEE issue and asks to discuss it, but is told the topic will be taken up in the next hour.
Korto in Pretoria North
Cape Talk · 30 Sept 20:32
