Caller, you’re on the air. Here is what they said.

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

Adults protecting children

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

A caller

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 07:13

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.

Zuki

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

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.

Stephen

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:54

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.

Kwasa in Tembisa

Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:53

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

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

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.

Bakang

702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:40

Green ID book ownership

Says they still have their worn green ID book because they planned to replace it only after getting married.

A listener

702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 06:40

Gender-based violence causes

Argues that gender-based violence begins in childhood through family, cultural and social conditioning, while citing his father’s example of never hitting his mother.

Kevin

Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 06:31

Cape Town traffic closures

Reports extensive closures and diversions around the N2, R300, Spine Road and nearby routes, urging motorists to use alternatives and allow extra travel time.

Martin

Cape Talk · Good Morning Cape Town · 2 Oct 06:21

Driver’s licence validity

Asks whether an old driver’s licence remains valid after a new card is issued, particularly when checking in for an airport flight.

Sabelo

Cape Talk · 2 Oct 05:48

Congratulating Babalo

Says she and others are proud of Babalo Ramotukawa and will support her throughout her journey.

A listener

Power FM · POWER Up · 2 Oct 05:47

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.

Monese in Boksburg

SAfm · First Take SA · 2 Oct 05:36

Support for singer sister

Says she is enjoying the interview and wishes her sister growth and success, thanking the station for featuring her.

Vitoko

Power FM · POWER Up · 2 Oct 05:27

Free first-time ID application

Describes successfully receiving a free first-time ID card and quickly collecting passports after applying at Home Affairs.

Vaureen in Heidelberg

Cape Talk · 2 Oct 05:18

Bank branch accessibility

Says bank closures mean branches offering smart ID services remain limited, especially outside urban areas.

Jay in Soweto

Cape Talk · 2 Oct 05:17

Fees and ID fraud

Argues that charging a fee for smart IDs could help deter fraudulent applications by non-South Africans, whereas making them free could worsen corruption.

France in Soweto

702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 05:14

Smart ID bank access

Argues that applicants are not clearly told their payment bank determines which branch can process biometrics, causing long delays and forcing some to use Home Affairs.

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Zugi in Blouberg

702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 04:41

Smart ID fee affordability

Argues that the smart ID conversion fee burdens financially struggling people, including those surviving on social grants, and questions the government's lack of awareness.

A caller

702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 04:29

Parents modelling water consumption

Says children are unlikely to drink water when their parents mainly consume coffee, tea, cordials and fizzy drinks.

A listener

Cape Talk · 2 Oct 03:38

Congratulating an old school friend

Congratulates his former school friend on his success and recalls watching him rap before following his career.

Scott in Craighall Park

702 · 2 Oct 03:32

Question about an arrest in a book

Asks the guest to confirm whether an unnamed artist in his book was the famous musician involved in an arrest for drug possession.

Thibos in Meyersdal

702 · 2 Oct 03:31

Origins of Kwaito

Asks who named Kwaito, where the genre originated, and what musical influences inspired it.

A listener

702 · 2 Oct 03:20