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
Ask AIArgues that harsh punishment would disproportionately harm poor people unless South Africa first fixes corruption and applies the law fairly.
“If the system is corrupted, the upside is going to be a problem for many of the poorest of the poor.”
Tapello in Santon
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 13:46
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that introducing the death penalty could prevent thousands of killings, despite the risk that someone might be wrongly executed.
“All these problems that we have is because we don't have the death penalty.”
Pierre in Pretoria
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 13:41
Voice note
Ask AIDescribes a friend cancelling a city tender after being threatened with a protection fee and warns that extortion puts his life at risk.
“I advised him to write a letter and then to cancel the tender because his life will be in danger.”
A listener
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 13:39
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that South Africa has been losing the fight against crime, with criminal networks expanding and police and the judiciary compromised.
“I'm actually shocked that you are shocked that we”
Hamlet
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 13:34
Listener call
Ask AIReports that an allegedly unlicensed bottle store operates nearby, sells large quantities of liquor, and has been ignored despite years of complaints.
“I've been complaining for years. Nobody's taking this into consideration.”
Tutuzeli in KK Zochangove
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 12:46
Voice note
Ask AIComments humorously on remarks made during the programme, mentioning unfamiliar English words and repeated references to something tingling.
“He said something, my quotable quotables, and then he said some big English words that even me I don't know.”
Alan
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 12:45
Voice note
Ask AIUrges young men to stop drinking and using drugs and instead seek positive inspiration.
“Stop your nonsense of drinking every day and smoking drugs.”
A listener
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 12:44
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that South Africans should realistically consider the economic consequences of challenging powerful countries rather than acting from emotion.
“We cannot be driven by emotions.”
Mandla in Cape Town
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 12:42
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that South Africa must stand its ground against US pressure and should not fear losing American businesses or trade benefits.
A caller
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 12:38
Listener call
Ask AIRaises allegations about a person connected to a project, money, and videos involving prominent political figures.
“When you upshore on a project, that's money.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Lunch · 1 Oct 12:18
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that local governments cannot deport illegal immigrants and says political parties use deportation promises as an emotional campaign tactic ahead of elections.
Timba in Sultana
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:42
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that Peter Musimani arrogantly disrespected Orlando Pirates and its players, and says national-team players should not be insulted or told how to play.
The clip plays the first three minutes.
A caller in Morton Fontaine
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:37
Listener call
Ask AIClarifies that he never advocated killing women, disputes a previous characterization of his views, and begins addressing voters supporting anti-migrant parties.
“I never said they should be killed.”
Rolex in Rustenburg
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:26
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that people should judge actions by the truth rather than the identity or nationality of the person responsible.
“We need to stand behind the truth, not as to who is doing it.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Talk · 1 Oct 09:20
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that South Africa should act diplomatically and cautiously toward the US and Israel after taking Israel to the ICJ on behalf of Palestine.
“We must be diplomatic on how we handle issues.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 1 Oct 08:58
Listener call
Ask AIChallenges claims about the value of a taxi operator’s fleet, questioning financing, cash purchases, operating costs and how the taxis were acquired.
“Where are the banks coming in?”
Norman
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 1 Oct 08:55
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that fans should support Bafana Bafana patriotically, even when their clubs have no players in the national team.
“But we need to learn to be patriotic.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 1 Oct 08:49
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that supporters should stop backing only players from their own clubs and should be patriotic toward the national team.
“This is a national team.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 1 Oct 08:45
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that ambassadors wield too much power in African countries and suggests it may be time to give this ambassador marching orders out of the country.
“They run the show wherever they go.”
A listener in Tereza Park
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 1 Oct 08:13
Listener call
Ask AISays an Uber driver recognized Power FM, changed the station during the ride, and gave them a positive start to the morning.
“So I had a good start to my morning.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 1 Oct 07:45
Listener call
Ask AIRates the coach’s performance highly, urges him to build on current progress, and identifies AFCON and World Cup qualification as key goals.
“So far, so good.”
Kumo
Power FM · POWER Up · 1 Oct 05:57
Voice note
Ask AICongratulates Bafana Bafana on their win, praises the five goals, and says they must perform strongly against Egypt to qualify for AFCON 2027.
“They managed to score five, missed a lot of opportunities.”
Leslie in Macapastad
Power FM · POWER Up · 1 Oct 05:56
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
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
