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
814 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH THABILE MANDEBELE NGOBESE

Joining us in studio today is a true rising star in South Africa’s music and entertainment scene. Born and raised in the picturesque village of Bergville, nestled under the Drakensberg Mountains — or uKhahlamba, as many know them — Thabile Mandebele Ngobese is a dynamic Afro-pop artist and actress whose…
25 Jul 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH FULUFHELO MALAPA

Joining us in studio today is a young creative force whose work speaks volumes without saying a word. Born in 2000 in the Limpopo province Fulufhelo Malapa discovered his love for art at the age of 10. Today, he’s a bold abstract and neo-expressionist visual artist, known for his emotionally…
25 Jul 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ADV THAPELO MATSWIKI

In a developing story we’ve been following closely, the Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has received a response from the Department of Small Business Development — but not without frustration. Following FOSA's formal memorandum and a legal threat issued earlier this week, the department finally responded today, the very day…
25 Jul 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CASSIUS SELALA

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), together with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in collaboration with the Limpopo Provincial Government, will host the 2025 National Women’s Day Commemoration on Saturday, 09 August 2025. The event will take place at Nkowankowa Stadium in the…
24 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Mr LESIBA MPYA (Spokesperson to MEC of Transport and Logistics)

On 22 July 2025, as part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s drive to enhance service delivery and accessibility, MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, officially unveiled a modern Licensing Centre at Protea Glen Mall in Soweto. This newly launched facility represents a major milestone in improving the efficiency and…
24 Jul 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has given the Minister of Small Business Development until tomorrow, 24 July 2025, to respond to urgent concerns regarding the ongoing operation of illegal spaza shops — particularly in light of tragic incidents involving children who died after consuming unsafe products from these shops…
24 Jul 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Ms ZAMA LEDIDI

Thirteen South African defence and high-tech companies are flying the national flag high at the prestigious International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, Turkey — and their participation could open up vital opportunities back home. Running from 22 to 27 July 2025, IDEF is one of the world’s premier…
24 Jul 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr KHULILE MTSETFWA

Thirteen South African defence and high-tech companies are flying the national flag high at the prestigious International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) in Istanbul, Turkey — and their participation could open up vital opportunities back home. Running from 22 to 27 July 2025, IDEF is one of the world’s premier…
24 Jul 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JONGIKHAYA WITI ( the Chief Director for Climate Change Monitoring)

In a significant step towards strengthening South Africa’s climate change response, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has approved the publication of the draft National Greenhouse Gas Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan Regulations for public comment. This development is accompanied by the declaration of the List…
24 Jul 6 min

In Conversation With Dr Thabo Monyatsi and Slindile Mkhatshwa

On Friday, 26 July 2025, the Diggs Field on Wits University’s West Campus will come alive with colour, movement, and meaning during the much-anticipated Powering Futures Sports & Fun Day. Taking place from 09:00 to 13:30, this exciting event goes beyond friendly games and fun — it's a dynamic platform…
23 Jul 24 min

In Conversation With Elton Hart ( Legal Analyst)

Some opposition parties have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to suspend Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head Andrew Chauke, calling the move "long overdue." On Monday, Ramaphosa officially placed Chauke on suspension pending the outcome of a disciplinary inquiry into his fitness to hold office. The action follows nearly two…
23 Jul 17 min

In Conversation With Solly Msimanga (Gauteng DA leader)

Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga led a walkabout in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) to assess crime levels and engage with residents and business owners. The visit included stops at several key locations such as the historic Carlton Centre, as well as Small and Lillian Ngoyi streets. According to…
23 Jul 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Zweli Dlamini

Protests have erupted in Thembisa on the East Rand following the City of Ekurhuleni’s decision to implement new fixed electricity tariffs for the 2025/2026 financial year. Local reports indicate that police have used rubber bullets in an attempt to disperse the crowds, leading to heightened tensions in the area.
22 Jul 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Newton Masuku

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU), together with 40 organizations, trade unions, social movements, and human rights advocacy groups, will be protesting outside NEDLAC.
22 Jul 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SOLOMON MAKATE (DEPARTMENT OF WATER & SANITATION)

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.
21 Jul 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

Over one million young South Africans have applied to join the Police Service, despite only 5,500 available positions. Gauteng recorded the highest number of applicants for the Basic Police Development Learning Programme, followed closely by KwaZulu-Natal.
21 Jul 3 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Pastor Stanley Oliphant

A heart-wrenching video has been making the rounds on social media — a young boy, visibly wounded by abandonment, says words that hit like a punch to the chest: “I never knew my father, so my child is also going to suffer. Why should they get to have the experience…
21 Jul 27 min
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