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The transcripts were then analyzed within a quantitative research framework,
relying mainly on a conversation-analytic approach, as discussed in Section 4.2.
The findings of this analysis are discussed in detail in Chapter 5.
4.3.2 Description of Participants
All the participants involved in this study are members of the Cape Flats speech
community. However, two main subjects play a dominant role in the talk show as
well as the research project.
The main subject playing a role in the outcome of this research project is a former
radio personality, known to the Cape Flats community as ‘Suster.’ I have chosen
to use him as a subject due to the fact that the language he uses on his radio talk
show, ‘Update Kaapse Vlakte,’ is the type of language one can generally expect
from the Cape Flats speech community to which he belongs. Throughout the
shows, ‘Suster’ engages in codeswitching in the same way that many other
English/Afrikaans bilingual speakers do. Thus, his language use provides a typical
example of what one would expect to hear within the broader Cape Flats speech
community.
The co-host of the show is Clarence Ford, by the time of this study a disc jockey
for Heart 104.9 (formerly called P4 radio). While his contribution to the talk
show itself is minimal, he plays a significant role as facilitator of the show. He
regulates the show, controlling the breaks for music as well as news and
advertisements. He also acts as a commentator, providing listeners with
information regarding what is currently taking place, as well as what is to be
expected during the duration of the show.
Contributions to this study also come from a number of anonymous callers who
participate in the second show. While some of these callers do provide their
names on air, the transcript has been edited to ensure anonymity. Little is known
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