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
Says political leadership is ineffective, questions the value of voting and democracy, and argues for dismantling the current political-party system to focus on development.
“Actually, the constitution should be dismantled.”
Tando in Eastern Cape
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:59
Listener call
Urges voters to support and reform the ANC, then asks parents to talk more with children, especially girls, about harmful opportunistic behaviour.
“As parents, are we talking enough to our child?”
Harry in Harrismith
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:58
Listener call
Condemns the president for failing to address crime, cold cases and forensic backlogs, saying there is insufficient political will.
“The president disappointed us again because there is no political will to address these issues.”
Pule in Bloemfontein
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:57
Listener call
Praises a state investigator’s courtroom evidence and says dedicated police officers remain despite wider problems at the police service.
“She was never intimidated, she was well articulated.”
Churchill in Mthatha
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:56
Listener call
Argues that judicial and political systems have failed, citing international justice, inflation, unemployment and corruption, and supports a system that could stop corruption.
“We realized that the judicial has totally failed.”
Titus in Limpopo
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:54
Listener call
Says a contributor brought relief and contrasts that inspiration with businesses closing after failures to provide water and electricity.
“A breath of fresh air. I feel relieved.”
Mandla in Cape Town
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:52
Voice note
Praises Osbusi as a blessing and asks that the programme featuring her be extended, while praying for her protection.
Eddie
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:49
Voice note
Praises Wussima Buso as inspiring and says the programme should feature people like her more often.
“She makes so much sense.”
A listener
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:49
Listener call
Argues that voting for independent candidates wastes votes because they may lack enough council support to pass budgets, and prefers supporting a party.
“For me, it's just a waste of a vote.”
Mario in Eldos
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:48
Listener call
Asks what strategy larger parties use when electing a candidate from an unknown or minority party in a hung municipality.
“What is the political strategy around that?”
A caller
SAfm · The National Briefing · 2 Oct 08:41
Voice note
Argues that politicians should demonstrate their work rather than offer lengthy explanations.
“If you have to explain it, it means you’ve done nothing.”
A listener
SAfm · The National Briefing · 1 Oct 08:59
Voice note
Questions whether buying more water tankers is being presented as a solution to municipal water problems.
A listener
SAfm · The National Briefing · 1 Oct 08:58
Listener call
Supports Tasman Wila as Bombela’s prospective mayor, citing his experience and clear plan while warning that team selection could undermine him.
“I’ll certainly vote for Tasman to be the executive mayor.”
Terence in Mpumalanga
SAfm · The National Briefing · 1 Oct 08:57
Listener call
Assesses the debate candidates, praising several performances while calling for more direct responses to specific questions.
“There needs to be a lot more direct responses as opposed to general responses.”
Mielani
SAfm · The National Briefing · 1 Oct 08:56
Listener call
Criticizes the candidates’ poor answers and lack of vision for improving the city and residents’ quality of life.
“None of them, Katie. Very poor showing.”
Ndumiso in Mbombela
SAfm · The National Briefing · 1 Oct 08:29
Voice note
Argues that the ANC has failed to run South Africa, citing inadequate development of new townships, suburbs and cities and the resulting housing and employment problems.
“The ANC has really failed us here in South Africa.”
Brad in Durban
SAfm · The National Briefing · 1 Oct 08:01
Voice note
Asks whether the government lacks policies because it protects the elite and makes money, or simply does not care, and calls for its removal.
Cathy
SAfm · The National Briefing · 1 Oct 08:00
Listener call
Describes livestock roaming the streets and sewage running through Knysna, calling the town filthy and dirty.
“Pigs, cows, anything, any livestock are roaming the streets.”
Spongi
SAfm · The National Briefing · 30 Sept 08:57
Listener call
Supports the President’s four-point plan but criticises ministers and municipalities for lacking the will to implement it and for delegating their responsibilities.
“Yes, the plan is there, but now it's up to the ministers and the municipalities to execute the problem.”
A caller
SAfm · The National Briefing · 30 Sept 08:00
Listener call
Urges communities to protect themselves by engaging station commanders and asking whether safety plans exist for people in their areas.
“Communities must just stand up and protect themselves.”
A caller
SAfm · The National Briefing · 30 Sept 07:59
Listener call
Questions the study’s methodology, arguing that it should compare emissions, population data and causes of death before linking pollution to premature deaths and asthma.
“I think it was premature for them to conclude that it causes those deaths.”
Nkangala in eThekwini
SAfm · The National Briefing · 30 Sept 07:56
Listener call
Argues that South Africa is sovereign and should resist American threats of sanctions, which would also harm US businesses invested in the country.
“South Africa is a sovereign country, so is America.”
A caller
SAfm · The National Briefing · 30 Sept 07:55
Listener call
Argues that government has failed to stop gender-based violence and advocates restoring the death penalty because current punitive measures are inadequate.
“So I am advocating for the death penalty to come back.”
Lucinda
SAfm · The National Briefing · 30 Sept 07:17
Voice note
Argues that the president’s address offered no strong action on crime and that municipalities cannot address local problems effectively.
“There's nothing drastic that shows force to address the issues of crime in our country.”
Pilani in Boksburg, Gauteng
SAfm · The National Briefing · 30 Sept 07:00
