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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.

The clip plays the first three minutes.

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

Government of national unity

Argues that different governments of national unity should not be compared because their policies and structures differ significantly.

Bhuti in Eastern Cape

702 · 2 Oct 02:49

Apartheid and national unity

Argues that people now deny having supported apartheid and seeks clarification of the government of national unity through historical comparisons.

Booty

702 · 2 Oct 02:44

Policies and economic emancipation

Urges policymakers to simplify policies, assess whether BRICS and investment agreements benefit ordinary people, and prioritise agriculture and food security.

The clip plays the first three minutes.

Lucas in Centurion

Power FM · POWER Zone · 2 Oct 01:32

Private ownership and transformation

Argues that privatisation will undermine transformation and force poorer communities to pay for services and healthcare previously covered by public assets.

Skumbuzo

Power FM · POWER Zone · 2 Oct 01:30

Online vetting for dating

Describes discovering that a man she met had lied about his age, prompting her to Google and vet potential partners more carefully.

A listener in Morningside

702 · 2 Oct 01:23

Verifying people through social media

Argues that Googling people referred to you can verify their claims and reveal warning signs before trusting them, especially in relationships or church settings.

Andrew in Pretoria

702 · 2 Oct 01:19

Counter-revolutionary realignment

Asks whether counter-revolutionary forces in South Africa and the United States are reconnecting to undermine South Africa’s democratic order.

Apiwe

Power FM · POWER Zone · 2 Oct 01:02

Unrequited love

Says she has accepted that being truly loved will never happen for her.

A caller

702 · 2 Oct 00:59

Birthday appreciation for presenter

Praises the show and its presenters, describing the programme as a source of belonging and refuge while wishing the birthday celebrant strength and success.

The clip plays the first three minutes.

A caller

Power FM · POWER Zone · 2 Oct 00:23

Vehicle fitness testing

Asks why South Africa does not require vehicle fitness certificates every two years, as Malawi did during his seven years there.

Roger

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 23:54

African victimhood and spaza shops

Argues that Africans should reject false beliefs about their abilities and examine how victimhood shapes attitudes toward township businesses and spaza shops.

Polisario in Montana

702 · The Aubrey Masango Show · 1 Oct 23:52

African self-accountability and victimhood

Argues that Africans must acknowledge their own role in current conditions while protecting their legacy and markets instead of relying solely on victimhood.

A caller

702 · The Aubrey Masango Show · 1 Oct 23:50

Foreign-owned township shops

Raises concerns about foreign nationals taking over township spaza shops and recalls narratives about outsiders arriving with goods before gaining economic influence.

Lunga in Johannesburg

702 · The Aubrey Masango Show · 1 Oct 23:44

Accepting election outcomes

Argues that South Africans should accept forthcoming municipal election results peacefully to demonstrate commitment to democracy.

Thomas

702 · The Aubrey Masango Show · 1 Oct 23:43

Police union promotions

Says they observed Solidarity members being promoted more frequently than members of POPCRU and other unions, and asks whether this is true.

Shikwan in Ennerdale

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 23:40

Police ranking structure

Asks whether the many police ranks are necessary and effective, given that salaries appear to receive more funding than operations.

Larry in Lenasia

Cape Talk · 1 Oct 23:39