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
Recalls that Herman Mashaba allegedly introduced a forensic unit headed by Shadrach Sibia in 2016 to fight corruption.
“I might be wrong, but that's what I remember.”
Cynthia
702 · The Midday Report · 2 Oct 12:27
Voice note
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
Listener call
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Voice note
Says she still has a green ID book and is terrified by the prospect of visiting Home Affairs to obtain a smart ID.
“It horrifies me to have to think that I have to go to home affairs.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:39
Voice note
Asks whether he may still use an old brown identity document, explaining that his driver's licence is linked to it.
“May I still have the brown ID?”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:38
Voice note
Describes changing from his mother's to his father's surname and says he now possesses both old ID books and a smart ID card.
“I changed it to my father's surname.”
Bongane in Washer Park
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:38
Voice note
Says he still uses a green ID book because Home Affairs will not allow him to obtain a smart ID, despite living in South Africa for 58 years.
“I was born in the UK, yet I've been here for 58 years.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:37
Listener call
Says an old purplish identity book contains the original marriage certificate and must be kept.
“I have to hold on to that because that is our original marriage certificate.”
A caller
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:20
Listener call
Says she still uses an old green ID book for everything, including buying a house and taking loans.
“I'm still using my green ID book.”
Maura
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:19
Listener call
Says Titanic should have allowed Leonardo DiCaprio's character to survive and continue his love life with Rose.
“I will give Leonardo DiCaprio a chance to live his love life with Rose.”
A caller
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:18
Voice note
Says Melanie Walker was a longstanding crush after watching Treasure Hunt and later seeing her at work.
“She just laughed. Childhood crushes, particularly celebrity crushes.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:14
Voice note
Says Alyssa Milano, from Who's the Boss, was the first celebrity crush.
“My first celebrity crush was Alyssa Milano, the daughter in Who's the Boss.”
A listener
702 · 702 Breakfast · 2 Oct 08:13
