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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 Colin Browne

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.
9 Sep 7 min

In Conversation With Seago Maapola Educational Psychologist.

According to UNESCO, children in Africa who learn to read in a familiar language are 30% more likely to read with understanding before they start high school. This is significant for South Africa where, as revealed by the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS 2021), 81% of Grade 4…
9 Sep 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk SAPS Media Liaison Officer.

In August, which is observed annually as Women’s Month, 2284 suspects were arrested for sexually related offences, including rape, sexual assault, abduction, and attempted rape. Police say there’s also been some notable convictions, including this week’s sentencing of Mozambican national Phethe Simiao to two life terms for the rape and…
8 Sep 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Mervyn Cirota , MPL DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements.

Gauteng residents in informal settlements have been left confused and disappointed following the mixed messages sent by Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the Gauteng Human Settlements MEC, Tasneem Motara, on the upgrading of informal settlements. The mixed signals affirm that the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is not only out of sync…
8 Sep 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Mike Bolhuis

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.
8 Sep 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Phakamile Hlubi-Majola NUMSA National Spokesperson.

Recently, NUMSA joined SAGA and international actor unions, SAG-AFTRA from the U.S. and ACTRA from Canada, in a conference to confront the harsh realities facing workers in the creative sector. We heard devastating accounts of abuse and exploitation in a space that remains dangerously unregulated. SAGA expressed a strong commitment…
8 Sep 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SIINAYE

Rising Afro-pop sensation Zamo has made a powerful return with her latest single, Buyelekhaya, featuring acclaimed artist Big Dreamz. Released on 22 August 2025, the track is already making waves across streaming platforms, drawing listeners in with its heartfelt storytelling and rich musicality. Buyelekhaya—which translates to “Return Home”—is a soulful…
5 Sep 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZAMO

Rising Afro-pop sensation Zamo has made a powerful return with her latest single, Buyelekhaya, featuring acclaimed artist Big Dreamz. Released on 22 August 2025, the track is already making waves across streaming platforms, drawing listeners in with its heartfelt storytelling and rich musicality. Buyelekhaya—which translates to “Return Home”—is a soulful…
5 Sep 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ROSHNI PARBHOO-SEETHA

September is recognized as **Suicide Prevention Month**, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide, promoting mental health, and providing support for those struggling with thoughts of self-harm. The observance serves as a reminder that suicide is preventable and that communities play a critical role in fostering hope and resilience…
4 Sep 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CHIEF MASHAVHELA

September is Heritage Month in South Africa — a time to honour the many cultures that weave together the country’s diverse identity. Among them is the proud and vibrant **Venda culture**, rooted in the far north of Limpopo. Rich in tradition, language, music, and spirituality, the Venda people have preserved…
4 Sep 11 min

In Conversation With Andile Tshona

The South African Social Security Agency, or SASSA, has confirmed that social grant payments for September 2025 will go ahead as planned, reassuring beneficiaries who rely on these payments for basic needs like food, utilities, and transport. Over 19 million grants are paid monthly, reaching more than 12 million South…
3 Sep 10 min

In Conversation With Dr Whitney Rosenberg, Co-founder of Baby Saver South Africa

Baby Savers South Africa is a national coalition of NGOs that provides safe alternatives for mothers in crisis who feel they cannot care for their newborn babies. Through specially designed Baby Saver boxes, installed at approved centres across the country, the boxes ensures that infants are safely relinquished rather than…
3 Sep 13 min

In Conversation With Innocent Moloi Paralegal

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.
3 Sep 17 min
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