Voice note
Unfulfilling conservative relationship
Says a partner’s refusal to discuss or explore sex has made intimacy unenjoyable and caused this aspect of the relationship to die.
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 11:44
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Listener call
Adapting in relationships
Argues that people should adjust sexually for partners they love rather than seeking someone else to satisfy them.
“If you love the person, she's conservative, you're going to adjust.”
Corey
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 11:41
Voice note
Conservative sexual behaviour
Argues that some people pretend to be conservative in serious relationships because they fear being judged for their past sexual experiences.
“They were just all over the place.”
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 11:38
Listener call
Restaurants closing Mondays
Asks why restaurants around Parkhurst close on Mondays, describing the difficulty of making an impromptu dinner plan and impressing someone that day.
“Can you just find out why don't they open on a Monday?”
A caller
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:52
Listener call
Tipping and waiter wages
Asks why tipping is so prevalent in South Africa and whether waiters receive a basic wage rather than relying entirely on tips.
Bonolo in Midrind
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:48
Voice note
Praising beef tongue
Says the beef tongue starter at Blockman was probably the best dish they have ever eaten.
“That is the best thing I've ever had, probably in my life, so far.”
A listener in Midrind
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:42
Listener call
Praising a restaurant host
Praises Theo for making every customer feel special and says Kolonaki is her favourite among the restaurants.
“He's such a beautiful, wise host.”
Lebu in Johannesburg
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:40
Voice note
Restaurant meal preparation
Asks how restaurants pre-cook and store dishes such as oxtail so they can be served shortly after ordering.
“How they store or pre-prepare meals.”
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 10:36
Listener call
Family supporting accused relative
Says the accused is personally known as a good family man, making the allegations shocking and explaining why relatives support him.
“I am very shocked of what I'm hearing.”
A caller
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:55
Voice note
Tribute to Bab Papsim Langeni
Recalls singing one of Bab Papsim Langeni's songs at school, reflects on his long influence, and wishes him peace.
“He's been part of our lives. May he rest in peace.”
A listener
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:26
Voice note
Gratitude for life and marriage
Gives thanks for being alive after 60, for 36 years of marriage, and for the life of Dr. Babsim Langeni.
“I'm thankful for my marriage, 36 years of being married to my husband.”
Anne
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:25
Listener call
Gratitude for promotion
Expresses gratitude after receiving a promotion following 12 years in the same post and persistent hard work.
“I've been promoted. When the time is right, Clement, the time is right.”
A caller
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:24
Voice note
Appreciation for Bab Papsim interview
Says the programme preserved valuable insights from Bab Papsim Langeni and asks the station to continue featuring veteran contributors.
Joseph
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:23
Voice note
Tribute to Bab Papsim Langeni
Praises 702 for honouring Bab Papsim Langeni while alive, recalls her grandmother enjoying his music, and offers condolences to his family and the music industry.
“His legacy will live on condolences to his family and the music industry.”
Shabli
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 2 Oct 09:19
Listener call
Congratulating an old friend
Congratulates the guest, recalls attending school together and watching his career, and says he feels privileged to be part of his life.
“I just wanted to say I remember scrumming down with you against Jeffy in the good old days.”
Scott in Craig Hall Park
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 10:44
Listener call
Question about book anecdote
Asks the guest to confirm whether an unnamed artist in his book is the musician with a famous track played on radio stations.
“There's a part where you guys get arrested in Hillborough for drug position.”
Thibos in Mayersdahl
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 10:43
Listener call
Local content in tenders
Argues that government tenders open to everyone should not later exclude successful contractors because they come from another city or province.
“The tenor was open to everyone.”
Mtandi in Krugersdor
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:55
Listener call
Putco local business contracts
Explains that Putco could not involve local businesses because its month-to-month government contract made long-term commercial arrangements difficult.
“The unfortunate fact is that Putco didn't have a tear contract.”
Khoto in Midrand
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:54
Listener call
Local economic development policy
Explains that the 30% local procurement requirement is intended to support township and rural businesses, job creation, and local economic development.
“The thirty percent is supposed to remain in the locality.”
Khotzo in Midrand
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:49
Listener call
Local content in procurement
Argues that provincial businesses should receive government contracts so development spending and economic benefits remain within the province.
“The rand must circulate within the province.”
Koketo
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 1 Oct 09:25
Listener call
Ex calling a man her husband
Disagrees that co-parenting justifies an ex calling the man her husband and says the current partner is insecure about the wrong person.
“But when somebody starts saying my husband, that is something completely different.”
A caller in Randfontein
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 30 Sept 11:47
Listener call
Boundaries with an ex-spouse
Argues that separated parents should co-parent respectfully while maintaining boundaries that protect the current relationship from inappropriate social-media posts.
“Co-parenting and persistent to be still in a family are two mutually exclusive things.”
Ashad in Benoni
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 30 Sept 11:43
Listener call
Property hijacking and evictions
Argues that property hijacking also affects villages and questions why occupants cannot be removed after 48 hours.
“Building or property hijacking does not only happen in the city, it also happens in the villages.”
Bongani
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 30 Sept 10:45
Listener call
Mobilising communities for change
Says successful mobilisation without hidden agendas can bring people together and make ambitious community projects possible.
“If people are mobilized correctly, brought together correctly with no other hidden agendas, everything's possible.”
Andrew
702 · The Clement Manyathela Show · 30 Sept 10:27