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
Describes obtaining her husband’s first smart ID application for free while applying for passports, which arrived quickly, with his ID still pending.
“And on the board, it said first application free.”
Vaureen in Heidelberg
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 05:18
Listener call
Says bank branch closures mean many people cannot easily access branches offering smart ID and passport services.
“The branches are very limited. You can't get certain services in certain areas because there's no branches.”
Jay
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 05:17
Listener call
Argues that charging a fee for smart IDs could help deter fraudulent applications by non-South Africans, whereas making them free could worsen corruption.
“But giving the IDs free is going to be a free for all then.”
France in Soweto
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 05:14
Listener call
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.
“My issue is that they don't tell you that beforehand.”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
Zugi in Bloberg
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 04:41
Listener call
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.
“Why does the government seem so aloof to the financial rules of the people out there?”
A caller
702 · Early Breakfast · 2 Oct 04:29
Listener call
Identifies the American soul singer as Donny Hathaway and discusses his rendition of the song with the presenter.
“It is one of the best renditions, right?”
Timbile in Glenvista
702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 05:54
Listener call
Praises Bafana Bafana's energetic victory and highlights a young player's fearless performance ahead of the Egypt match.
“What a game. What a game.”
Cindile in Gakaso
702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:56
Listener call
Questions whether extra card charges and paid toilets in townships constitute discrimination and a genuine township economy.
“So, my question here is: is this a real township economy or another discrimination?”
The clip plays the first three minutes.
David in Parkwood
702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:51
Listener call
Warns that children’s online gaming can expose them to harmful chat rooms and international contacts, while acknowledging gaming may be safer than chatting.
“I'm almost pleased that they go that route rather than going to chat rooms and stuff like that.”
Andrew in Mitchell's Plain
702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:32
Listener call
Says supervised screen time using open-source AI improves disadvantaged children's school results and provides affordable tutoring, while parents should limit access to prevent overuse.
“With these open sources, you have a tutor in your pocket.”
Andrew in Mitchell's Plain
702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:27
Voice note
Says parenting teenagers requires protecting them from social media, alcohol, and the wider world, describing it as difficult.
“It's tough being a parent.”
A listener
702 · Early Breakfast · 1 Oct 04:22
Listener call
Argues that parents must take greater responsibility for raising boys and addressing lost values contributing to gender-based violence.
“We, as parents, this government must say, but what role must we play here?”
Peter
702 · Early Breakfast · 30 Sept 05:23
Voice note
Agrees that the “Kill the Boer” song is hate speech and calls for a task team addressing farm murders, like the political killings task team.
“And I think Grandma Posa should have a task team for farm meras like they do with political killing task team.”
A listener
702 · Early Breakfast · 30 Sept 04:38
Listener call
Agrees with the demarche, rejects claims of genocide against white farmers, and says the ambassador should respect South Africa as a sovereign country.
“There isn't a genocide on white farmers.”
Sebastian in El Dorado Park
702 · Early Breakfast · 30 Sept 04:25
