VOW 88.1 VOW Moments

VOW Moments

VOW is a campus-based community radio station operated broadcasting from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. The station has a variety of music and talk show that reflect the life of the youth, students, politics and tackles social issues.
Weekly English South Africa Technology · Music
180 Episodes
80 – 100

Types of intellectual property and How to protect your ideas

The Presenters, Sizwe and Kgomotso speak to an intellectual property Analyst Nare Moichela about the different types of intellectual property and on how they can be protected. Moichela analyzes the classic Vodacom please call me IP case. The legal systems and processes put in place to patent or trademark your…
3 May 2021 8 min

Young Author debut her Book on GBV, Substance Abuse and Mental health

The #Mainswitch presenters,Goitsie and Kgomotso speak to A young Self-published Author of a book called A Sandpaper Trail: Becoming of Age, Wona Macingwane. Wona tells us about her insightful Memoir which focuses on subjects like GBV,Violence and Depression ,Macingwane speaks about her experiences and explains the inspiration behind writing the…
16 Apr 2021 9 min

New Deadline Set For Artist Who Didn't Receive The Covid-19 relief fund

The presenters, Kgomotso Monyai and Goitse Lelaka had a telephonic interview with National Arts Council Spokeperson Tshepo Mashiane. The Spokeperson Tshepo , discusses the reason why the Covid-19 relief fund distribution is apparently delayed.The presenters also pose questions on the benefits of contract workers ,regarding Labour Laws in Arts and…
14 Apr 2021 9 min

Did commercialising Universities lead to Student Debt problem?

Financial exclusion of Wits Students has led to on going protests ,as first year students are not going to be funded by NSFAS and the returning students with historical debts are excluded.The presenter Raps speaks about the constant fee increase of Universities, that leads to systematic exclusion of previously disadvantaged…
12 Mar 2021 15 min

Wits Journalism students shot with rubber bullets by SAPS.

Two young student journalists Nondumiso Lehutso and Aphelele Buqwana's first experience of reporting live from the scene turned into trauma, as they were shot with rubber bullets by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), while covering the protests over the financial exclusion of some students at the university…
12 Mar 2021 12 min

New Law to Restrict Foreign Workers in South Africa.

Employment and Labour minister Thembelani Nxesi, says his department will introduce a new labour migration policy that regulates foreign workers in South Africa. Lunga unpacks the possible motive Thulas Nxesi has ,and discusses whether or not this should be applicable to all foreigners or continental foreigners. The conversation also includes…
9 Mar 2021 6 min

E- hailing App Bolt adds more women.

Bolt wants to expand its only women service to more countries. Last year November Bolt introduced the trial run in Rusternburg and East london for, a Bolt ride type for women by women.The service was officially launched in january 2021. Lunga discusses issues surrounding the bolt violence epidemic against the…
8 Mar 2021 6 min

South Africa expecting a massive wealth jump within the next five years

Global property consultancy group Knight Frank published its 2021 wealth report ,outlining how wealth is set to grow in countries over the next five years. Goitse and Kgomotso discuss the effects of Covid 19 on wealth, the role of privilege a rich individual has and what careers and ventures have…
5 Mar 2021 5 min

Port Elizabeth now called Gqeberha, are you signing the petition or not?

A conversation about the name change that happened in Port Elizabeth, Now known as Gqeberha. Kgoitse and Kgomotso are discussing the online petition signed by the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to reverse the name. The reason for picking Gqberha and they question if the name is inclusive with the…
4 Mar 2021 8 min

Did you know your loud headphones could leading to hearing loss?

The 3rd of March marks World Hearing Day. The World Health Organization is launching world report on health today in order to raise awareness on hearing loss and deafness, and to promote hearing care. Goitsi and Kgomotso speak to Wits senior lecturer for Speech Pathology and Audiology, Dr Nomfundo Moroe.
3 Mar 2021 6 min

The African Management Institute Scholarship

The impact of Covid19 pandemic has left entrepreneurs and their ventures facing unprecedented challenges. Self development and planning has become essential in this day and age. Entrepreneurs across all parts of the world have had to adapt to the changes and challenges brought by the emergence of the Covid 19…
23 Feb 2021 15 min

Will social media continue to be a main source of news?

Research shows that social media has become the place where many people keep up with the latest news. The ability of the internet to challenge traditional media may have been underestimated as evidenced by a continuous decline in traditional media profitability. Advertising revenue has significantly shifted away from traditional media,…
22 Feb 2021 32 min

Purchasing a Vehicle

Known on social media as Kokoleo, Leo-Antonio Rolls had his first car at just 16 years. Although he is a Financial accounting graduate and entrepreneur who’s been in business for over 5 years, he is definitely a car enthusiast who has taken the hobby of owning different cars since his…
19 Feb 2021 16 min

Does Sexual activity decrease the chances of a Stroke in Young adults?

Sexual activity is often believed to improve one’s overall health, but can a couple of strokes reduce one’s risk of getting a Stroke? Kgosigadi explores the benefits of sexual activity with Dr. Ntabozuko (Ph.D. Fellow, Public Health Specialist, and World Health Organization Consultant), concerning reducing strokes in young adults. If…
17 Feb 2021 18 min

Nelson Mandela bridge Closure

The city of Johannesburg executive mayor, mayor Makhubo shut down the Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Bridge due to the launch of the WITS Crime and Prevention March. To elaborate on this, Goitse and Kgomotso from The Mainswitch had an interview with Mayors spokesperson Mli Mandlela.
16 Feb 2021 9 min

Will cryptocurrencies become the norm for payments?

Cryptocurrencies have evolved beyond the early days of highly unpredictable ups and downs in value, to a financial instrument which is being incorporated into the investment portfolios of financial institutions. Regulators and financial market factors have largely influenced cryptocurrencies into an increasingly regulated environment. This trend is introducing more utility…
15 Feb 2021 30 min

Empire Builder's Audio Experience

The Empires Builder (an audio experience) is a play adapted by Kwasha The 3rd's, a group of interns at Kwasha Theatre Company. After "listening" to the play, we had an opportunity to conversate with the cast and the director of the play as well as the manager of Kwasha Theatre…
10 Feb 2021 18 min

The Market Theatre Celebrates 45 Years

The Market Theatre celebrates 45 years. In conversation with us is James Ngcobo, Artistic director of the Market and the award-winning actor who metamorphosed into a multi award-winning director who has created a new vision for staging works at the theatre. His passion for working with emerging actors, young designers…
9 Feb 2021 16 min
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