VOW 88.1 The Covid Report

The Covid Report

At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that.
Weekly English South Africa Technology · Music
232 Episodes
200 – 220

Wits SRC President Thuto Gabaphete vows to assist students with fees and accommodation.

Host of #TheMainSwitch, Rapz, is in conversation with Wits University’s Student Representative Council President, Thuto Gabaphete, on the mood on campus at the beginning of the 2020 Academic Year. They chat extensively on issues socio-economic struggles faced by students at institutions of higher learning across the country such as outstanding…
4 Feb 2020 9 min

VOW FM Drive chat to Kneo Mokgopa about the 2019 Nelson Mandela lecture

Wits Radio Academy — Ant sat down to chat with Communication and advocacy manager at the Nelson Mandela foundation about the 2019 Nelson Mandela lecture. They talk about how lecturers and topics are selected, the highlights of the 20 years and this year's event. The lecture was delivered on the…
21 Nov 2019 9 min

I Talk Youth with Siyabonga Motha

Wits Radio Academy — Newly elected Wits University SRC President talks about his plans for the term and also reflects on what the previous administration did for the students of the University.
19 Nov 2019 23 min

I Talk Youth with Siyabonga Motha

Wits Radio Academy — Independent journalist Ayanda Sishi talks about the commission of inquiry into state capture, and also analyzing its purpose and why it is an issue of public interest.
19 Nov 2019 11 min

VOW FM Drive introduces you to the Safelet South Africa.

Wits Radio Academy — With Safety concerns increasing in Johannesburg Ant sat down and spoke to Safelet South Africa's director Simone da Silva. The device is a bracelet that doubles as a panic button, retailing for R999, accompanied by an App. The app is free to download from the Google…
14 Nov 2019 8 min

Attention all CAs the VOW FM drive talks to Deloitte for you!

Wits Radio Academy — Do you have a CA qualification? Want to work in a professional environment for one of the biggest firms in South Africa? Have a listen to what Deloitte has to offer for you. Zethu Dhlodhlo joins Siv and Ant on the VOW FM Drive to talk…
13 Nov 2019 11 min

VOW fm Drive unpack copyright law

Wits Radio Academy — Ever wondered what is meant by copyright? Wondered what to do if someone steals your ideas? Siv and Ant talk to scholarly librarian Denise Nicholson to talk about the copyright law in South Africa and how the new legislation changes copyright.
12 Nov 2019 9 min

Her mind Seminar on the VOW FM Drive

Wits Radio Academy — Siv and Ant sat down and spoke to Her Mind seminar co-ordinator and 4th year social work student Nyameka Mbonambi. In recent years South African Universities have made news headlines due to the increasing numbers of suicides and attempted suicides amongst students. In 2018 at least…
11 Nov 2019 8 min

Community Safety Special Broadcast - MEC for Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko

Wits Radio Academy — MEC for Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko hosting a dialogue on Gender Based Violence and femicide in our societies. Community of young girls and women sat in the dialogue addressing issues they are facing from being victims and the role of the justice system in their experience.
29 Oct 2019 14 min
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