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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.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH MDUDUZI SHABALALA

On the 27th of April is Freedom Day. But what does freedom mean in 2025? Today, we go beyond the history books—into memory, legacy, and most importantly, the minds of the youth shaping South Africa’s next chapter. In the heart of Johannesburg, right next to the buzz of Gold Reef…
25 Apr 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VINOLIA HLANGWANA

On the 27th of April is Freedom Day. But what does freedom mean in 2025? Today, we go beyond the history books—into memory, legacy, and most importantly, the minds of the youth shaping South Africa’s next chapter. In the heart of Johannesburg, right next to the buzz of Gold Reef…
25 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MDUDUZI NTULI (EDUCATIONAL OFFICER)

The Community Radio Awards will honour stations, programmes, and individual contributors who have gone above and beyond in promoting community engagement, social justice, and local storytelling. Key Highlights of the Event: – Awards Presentation: Categories will include Best Community Program, Outstanding Volunteer, and Special Recognition, among others. – Networking Opportunities:…
25 Apr 20 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMBUSO SHABALALA

Johannesburg CBD Newtown Selby Jeppestown Doornfontein Residents in these areas can expect low water pressure or no water at all during the maintenance period. Johannesburg Water says the upgrade is part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery across the city. While acknowledging the inconvenience, the utility has assured residents…
24 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMUSA CEMBI

Thousands of educators, students, parents, and civil society activists filled the streets of Pretoria yesterday in a powerful national protest led by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU). The march targeted key government institutions, including the National Treasury, the Department of Basic Education, and the Department of Higher Education…
24 Apr 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Boitumelo Makopo

Civil society group Soil of Africa has condemned what it describes as a "degrading and inhuman" incident at Melwood Institute, where a teacher allegedly forced students to remove their underwear under threat of physical punishment. The group expressed strong outrage, calling the incident “egregious” and likening it to the infamous…
23 Apr 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Advocate Ntjana (specializing in general Advocacy work)

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.
23 Apr 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Fatima Seedat ( SADAG’s Developmental Manager)

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has also, on the 18th of November, released the First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, which finds that 33.1% of all women in South Africa aged 18 years and older have experienced physical violence in their lifetime. The study suggests that childhood physical [30.4%],…
23 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Tebogo Mashilompane

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has sharply criticized Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, over her recent public comments regarding MKP Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu’s alleged support for controversial religious leader and fugitive, Shepherd Bushiri. In a strongly worded statement, FOSA accused the Minister of overstepping the boundaries…
23 Apr 23 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Councillor Simon Lapping

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.
22 Apr 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a warning to the public about a new scam making the rounds, particularly on WhatsApp, where fraudsters are using fake SAPS letters to con people into giving up personal information. These fraudulent letters are designed to look official — complete with the…
22 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATON WITH YOWERI MVELO MUSEVENI

With the recent tragic and senseless killing of a student at Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha Campus, by a Residence Manager. The student, whose identity we will protect in respect of the family, was part of an ongoing student protest on campus. Of the students who were participating, it is alleged…
17 Apr 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ADV MIGHTY MADASA

This comes after the former Deputy Minister of Finance, labelled American President Donald Trump as a racist and homophobe in 2020 after Joe Biden won the American Presidential race. Meanwhile media reports states that , Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says comments made by Jonas about Trump were made in his…
17 Apr 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PEGGY MARS

With the Easter holidays around the corner, motorists can expect busy roads as they travel to visit their loved ones, with over a million vehicles expected on South Africa’s main highways. In the last decade, 2 469 people have died on the country’s roads over the Easter period. “child safety…
17 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MBEKEZELI BENJAMIN

The Constitutional Court has dismissed, with costs, the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) political party. This comes after , the current leader of the official opposition, the MK Party, in the National Assembly, John Hlophe’s bid to appeal the interim interdict that has barred him from serving on the Judicial Service…
17 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BISHOP MATHEBULA

The Department of Education in North West has launched a full investigation into the tragic death of an 8-year-old learner from GJ Podile Primary School in Mahikeng. According to initial reports, the young girl and her 10-year-old sister allegedly purchased snacks from a hawker near their school in Ramosadi village…
17 Apr 15 min
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