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 someone respected the commission, then questions how procurement and supply-chain terminology relates to local content requirements.
“Touch not the anointed one or something along those lines.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 30 Sept 08:56
Listener call
Ask AIDescribes severe darkness in Tembisa, saying it creates a major security risk and worsens chaotic traffic, possibly because of cable theft.
“It was so dark.”
Mauta in Riverside
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 30 Sept 08:55
Listener call
Ask AIReports that 60% of Riverside View’s streetlights have been off since July because of a payment dispute between City Power and Eskom.
“So 60% of the area is dark.”
Mauta in Riverside View
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 30 Sept 08:53
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that politicians switch to indigenous languages in court to delay proceedings and formulate responses, despite previously speaking English fluently.
“It's a tactic, it's a tactic that I think they learned from their former leader, Jacob Zuma.”
Komoto
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 30 Sept 08:51
Voice note
Ask AISays gender-based violence is difficult to monitor because it occurs in homes, argues that victims may return to abusive partners, and questions whether harsher sentences deter perpetrators.
“The biggest problem of GBV, as I've seen or as I've experienced, is that it's difficult to monitor people's bedrooms.”
A listener
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 30 Sept 07:46
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that women and South Africans are tired of government promises and want visible action, including effective programs to address gender-based violence and crime.
“We want you to see, to show us the programs you're putting in place, you know.”
A listener
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 30 Sept 07:42
Voice note
Ask AIAsks why Chiefs and Pirates players do not earn salaries reflecting their commercial prestige, while Sundowns players reportedly earn more.
“Why does it reflect their prestige?”
A listener
Power FM · POWER Breakfast · 30 Sept 06:00
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that national coaches should select more players from dominant clubs, while teams outside the big three must prove themselves against established top teams.
“You have to prove yourself as a team from the Premier League level so that you go up on the national level.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Eric
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 05:47
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that recognising the feminine within men can discourage violence against women by making them confront an inner part of themselves.
“Once you can understand as a man that there is feminine in you, it won't be easy because when you hit that woman, you are also fighting the inner you.”
Mav in Orange Farm
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 05:34
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that underfunding police and army reserves discourages people from joining to fight violent crime and terrorism, while corruption leaves South Africans losing hope.
“There are men and women out there who are willing to enter into these institutions to tackle violent crimes and terrorism.”
Benny
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 04:41
Voice note
Ask AIExplains missing the president’s speech on women being killed around taverns and asks the station to play clips of what he said.
“I fell asleep before 7 last night.”
Lesni in Makapanstad
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 04:31
Listener call
Ask AICriticises police leadership and officers for neglecting their duties, citing repeated violence, parked police vans, indiscipline and alleged drunkenness.
“We don't have a police force here in this country.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Victor in the capital city
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 04:22
Listener call
Ask AIArgues for specialized units to address sexual violence and other crimes, warning that tolerating minor offences allows criminals to become more dangerous.
“You can find cases that dated from 2021, for example, this case.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 04:11
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that society must report known perpetrators and asks how the state can protect victims and lay charges when victims deny abuse.
“Is it GBV that needs to be addressed, or is it the violence that needs to be addressed?”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Bratemba
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 04:00
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that 24-hour taverns and widespread liquor outlets contribute to deaths and serious problems in the country.
“As long as we have 10 taverns that are operating 24 hours, we are still going to have problems.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 03:55
Voice note
Ask AIArgues that the president is out of touch and criticizes the lack of action, implementation, feedback, transparency, and accountability behind political talk.
“Our president is mostly out of touch with reality.”
A listener
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 03:44
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that government speeches lack measurable targets and urges the media to track progress and hold authorities accountable for implementation.
“There's a lot of talk, but there's very little implementation.”
Tapello in Sandton
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 03:30
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that recognising feminine qualities within oneself can make men reconsider violence against women.
“Once you can understand as a man that there is feminine in you, it won't be easy because when you hit that woman, you are also fighting the inner you.”
Mafiani in Orange Farm
Power FM · POWER Up · 30 Sept 03:04
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that courts treat fathers as secondary parents and restrict their access to children despite fathers seeking emotional support and involvement.
“Am I just a sperm donor?”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Zone · 30 Sept 01:56
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that society must diagnose the loss of complementary male and female roles, including their spiritual foundations and reciprocal benefits.
“We have lost that, you know.”
Tatana
Power FM · POWER Zone · 30 Sept 01:51
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that men should lead as visionaries while women nurture and support the family, opposing systemic changes based on perceived failures.
“Women are nurturers and they are givers of life, but men are leaders and they are visionaries.”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Zone · 30 Sept 01:50
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that AI may create problems for spirituality and asks where Kumo sees themselves in relation to its growing use.
“AI in South Africa, I want to say to you now that it comes at a very bad time.”
Varamuta
Power FM · POWER Zone · 30 Sept 01:10
Listener call
Ask AIAsks what is happening in the spiritual realm following people being killed across the country, and how this relates to the country’s collective grieving.
“What is happening there in the spiritual realm?”
A caller
Power FM · POWER Zone · 30 Sept 01:06
Listener call
Ask AIArgues that killing is unjustified unless someone’s life is in danger, and supports teaching conflict resolution and anger management to prevent violence.
“For as long as your life is not in danger, Rolex, why do you, you know, resort to killing someone?”
Rolex
Power FM · POWER Zone · 30 Sept 00:43
