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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.

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Old brown identity document

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

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Changing ID surnames

Describes changing from his mother's to his father's surname and says he now possesses both old ID books and a smart ID card.

“I changed it to my father's surname.”

Bongane in Washer Park

702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:38

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Green ID book eligibility

Says he still uses a green ID book because Home Affairs will not allow him to obtain a smart ID, despite living in South Africa for 58 years.

“I was born in the UK, yet I've been here for 58 years.”

A listener

702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:37

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Old marriage certificate

Says an old purplish identity book contains the original marriage certificate and must be kept.

“I have to hold on to that because that is our original marriage certificate.”

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702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:20

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Using a green ID book

Says she still uses an old green ID book for everything, including buying a house and taking loans.

“I'm still using my green ID book.”

Maura

702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:19

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Changing Titanic ending

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

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Cape Town segregation and change

Argues that Cape Town became more divided and less welcoming after group-areas policies, with income and gentrification pushing people farther from where they live and work.

“Cape Town became less cool when Alan Zilla entered the frame in Cape Town.”

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Sydney

Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 08:17

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Melanie Walker crush

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

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Alyssa Milano crush

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

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Boundaries with in-laws

Describes uncertainty about whether family members should hug their siblings' spouses at a Christmas gathering.

“So I've got two sisters and a brother.”

Kilo in Centurion

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:13

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First celebrity crush

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

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Sexual relationships with minors

Argues that adults should reprimand and reject sexual relationships involving little girls, given power dynamics and their limited mental capacity.

“Talking about little girls, what about them?”

A listener

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:12

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R300 traffic congestion

Reports severe congestion on the R300 off-ramp to Stellenbosch Arterial, with poor driving and no one directing traffic despite many law enforcement officers.

“The R300 off ramp to Stellenbosch Arterial is a total mess.”

Charmaine

Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 07:49

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Men hugging other men’s wives

Agrees that men should not hug another man’s wife and argues that the standard should apply equally to women as well.

“No man should hug my wife. That's my job.”

A listener

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 07:43

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Choosing running shoes

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

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Home Affairs photo charges

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

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Avoiding physical contact

Says he deliberately avoids hugging friends’ wives and children, choosing handshakes because of concerns about current circumstances.

Tuso

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 07:15

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Adults protecting children

Argues that adults must set boundaries around how others interact with children while acknowledging the protective role of uncles.

“We have to tell people how to interact with our children as a way of protecting them.”

A caller

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 07:13

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Reluctance to get smart ID

Says they fear losing a smart ID card more than the green book and no longer carry a wallet, though digital IDs may help.

“I was reluctant to get a smart ID only because I was convinced and still am convinced that I'm more likely to lose the card than I am to lose the book.”

Zuki

Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 07:10

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Meaning of Malume and Maloma

Explains the distinction between Malume and Maloma, advising children to keep a safe distance from family friends while noting that not every Malume is safe.

“Malome is your sister brother.”

Stephen

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:54

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Protecting children from men

Argues that children should avoid spending time alone with men, including uncles or family friends, because they may exploit them with money and promises.

“These kids, they think they know well, they know Pagaroo.”

Kwasa in Tembisa

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:53

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Green ID book photograph

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

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Patience with learner drivers

Argues that motorists should give learner drivers patience and grace while they gain confidence in traffic.

Lazaro

Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 06:42

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Green ID book issuance

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

How this works: calls are found and summarised by AI from machine-generated transcripts of live broadcasts, so a summary can be wrong. Each quote is checked against the transcript. Names and places are as the caller gave them on air. An automated check holds back any call that should not be published about a private person. Those calls are not listed or counted. Each clip plays the call as it was broadcast, up to its first three minutes. Topics are assigned by AI. Calls stay on this page for 7 days. To correct or remove a call: [email protected].