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AREA CODE

Area Code is a fun and interactive mid-morning show on VOW, which airs weekdays from 09:00-12:00. This show aims to ease listeners into their mornings by keeping them up-to-date with the latest news and trends, while also serving as a student’s “go-to” for campus-related events and information.
Weekly English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews
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IN CONVERSATION WITH PRETTY MASOMPISI

Discover the captivating journey of Nompendulo Mbhele, known professionally as Pretty Masompisi, as she rises to prominence in the South African music scene. From her early beginnings in Durban to her breakout success, her unique blend of Afro Pop, Soul, and Gospel is captivating audiences worldwide From Bhethania to Johannesburg:…
20 Feb 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR RUTH APOSTOLOV

Discovery about hidden health risks in everyday menstrual products. I’d love to propose a follow-up interview with Dr. Ruth Apostolov, internationally recognised South African humanitarian and Head of the She PowHer Foundation. Dr. Ruth is a UN Global Humanitarian Award recipient, Special Envoy, and leading advocate for menstrual equity and…
20 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MUSAH MAKUNGA

Area Code is a fun and interactive mid-morning show on VOW, which airs weekdays from 09:00-12:00. This show aims to ease listeners into their mornings by keeping them up-to-date with the latest news and trends, while also serving as a student’s “go-to” for campus-related events and information.
20 Feb 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZANELE SABELA

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is gravely concerned about the five workers trapped at Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape 11:10 since the early hours of Tuesday morning. The miners were reportedly trapped after a mud rush. So far rescue efforts have not succeeded in bringing them…
19 Feb 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MBALI ZULU

Main Street Sundays is a flagship Open Streets initiative designed to transform Jozi’s inner city into a vibrant, car-free public space that fosters community engagement, promotes active transportation, and showcases local culture. It brings together all the Work Streams in Jozi My Jozi to activate and programme the event shining…
19 Feb 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL BUEAMONT

The party has undertaken a rigorous process of engaging its structures and assessing candidates on their ability to turn around the collapse of service delivery in Johannesburg. Following the conclusion of the formal nomination process, the CSC invited a number of senior leaders to make themselves available for consideration. The…
19 Feb 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CLLR STEVEN NKONYENI, FINANCE WHIP (ACTION SA)

ActionSA in Johannesburg has raised serious concerns following revelations that municipal officials and councillors owe the City of Johannesburg approximately R165.7 million in unpaid municipal accounts. 11:30 The party argues that this is not just a financial issue — but a crisis of credibility, ethics and leadership. It says councillors…
18 Feb 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MICAH BLOCK- Mental Health Therapist

Mental health challenges among adolescents in South Africa are a growing concern, especially as learners navigate academic pressures, career uncertainty, social challenges, and life stressors. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young people, yet mental health is often under- discussed or stigmatized. Micah Block is a…
18 Feb 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR JACK BLOOM MPL,DA GAUTENG SHADOW MEC FOR HEALTH

Patients in need of urgent surgical care at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria are reportedly being put at risk due to repeated failures of the air conditioning system in the operating theatres. According to DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health Dr. Jack Bloom MPL, the operating rooms have again…
18 Feb 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI, PARALEGAL

In Springs, Gauteng, residents of a local informal settlement have taken matters into their own hands, digging up land in search of gold despite repeated warnings from authorities. What started as rumours of a gold deposit has turned into a chaotic scene, with people paying small fees to dig and,…
18 Feb 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SOLLY MSINGA,Democratic Alliance

Gauteng is South Africa’s economic hub, but residents increasingly describe the province as being in visible decline, with daily-life issues becoming more severe across municipalities — from Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane, to Emfuleni and the West Rand. In recent months alone, Gauteng has been hit by:  Power infrastructure failures…
18 Feb 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MABINE SEABE,NATIONAL COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR

In the aftermath of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), political parties have begun responding not only to what was said, but to what they believe is still missing: real accountability, real prosecutions, and real consequences for those accused of undermining the state. RISE Mzansi leader…
18 Feb 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZANELE SABELA (COSATU SPOKESPERSON)

Workers at Northwest Transport Investment (NTI) — a bus company jointly owned by the North West and Gauteng provincial governments — have once again been pushed to the edge, after ongoing salary disruptions that have left many employees financially devastated.
17 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER RAFFERTY – INTERIM COJ REGIONAL CHAIR

Residents of Eldorado Park, a suburb southwest of Johannesburg, have voiced deep frustration and fear as gang violence continues to grip the community. Eyewitness News reporting from the area shows ordinary residents living “in constant fear” as gangs allegedly target schoolchildren, extort businesses and intimidate families, leaving many feeling abandoned…
17 Feb 14 min
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