VOW 88.1 AREA CODE

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
1,170 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH NKULULEKO NTSHANGASE (TRYMORE)

Nkululeko Ntshangase, known professionally as Trymore, is a rising South African music artist making waves in the AfroBeats and Afro-Soul scene. Hailing from Durban, Pinetown – Kwasanti, Trymore fuses traditional African rhythms with contemporary beats and heartfelt storytelling, creating a sound that is both globally appealing and authentically African. Influenced…
28 Nov 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PEARL THUSI

Pearl Thusi continues to solidify her status as one of South Africa’s most dynamic talents, seamlessly excelling as an actress, model, entrepreneur, and DJ. Known for her captivating presence both on screen and behind the decks, Thusi has recently emerged as a global DJ sensation, enthralling audiences 10:35 and personal…
28 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOPANE( national leader of FOSA)

South African authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that one of former president Jacob Zuma’s daughters, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, misled several men into travelling to Russia, where they were allegedly forced to fight in the war in Ukraine. The case was opened by Zuma’s other daughter, Nkosazana Zuma-Mncube, who filed…
28 Nov 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GAKWI Independent Political Analyst

United States President Donald Trump has once again set off diplomatic shockwaves after announcing on social media that South Africa will not be invited to next year’s Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, Florida. The declaration, posted on Wednesday, marks a significant escalation in already strained relations between Washington…
27 Nov 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MBUDE MEHANA Deputy Director General, Transformation Programmes - Department of Basic Education

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has welcomed the commencement of the historic Mother Tongue-based Bilingual Education (MTbBE) Grade 4 assessments, marking a major step in South Africa’s push to strengthen learning foundations and boost educational outcomes. Learners across the country began writing the Natural Science and Technology assessments today, 24…
27 Nov 44 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JAMES DELANEY: Johannesburg-Based Multidisciplinary Artist

Meet James Delaney, a Johannesburg-based multidisciplinary artist and one of the champions of Jozi My Jozi’s Babize Bonke campaign (“let them all come” in 10:10 isiZulu), which invites people to experience the revival of the city through the eyes of its creative citizens. Delaney works from his studio at Victoria…
27 Nov 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NTHABISENG MOKHACHANE

Illegal initiation schools have become prevalent in many parts of South Africa over the past few years. Recently, there have been widespread media reports and public outrage over associated atrocities and fatalities experienced by young men and boys caused by botched circumcisions. These are often assumed to result from unregulated…
26 Nov 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ALAN BEESLEY

 ActionSA is demanding the immediate criminal prosecution of Collins Letsoalo, the former CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), after he repeatedly refused to comply with a parliamentary summons from the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA).   The refusal is not just seen as a personal act of…
26 Nov 15 min

In Conversation With VITUS DUNU

Guest name: VITUS DUNU In studio interview Vitus Dunu is a bold and electric performer whose craft lives in his ability to switch worlds in a heartbeat. In Barber Shop Chronicles, he travels the continent through four characters — each delivered with his signature mix of heart, humour and sharp…
25 Nov 20 min

In Conversation With Tshepo Kgadima , Independent Economic & Energy Analyst.

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government is working to make electricity cheaper. His statement is especially welcome, as many households are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Ramokgopa unveiled a new Integrated Resource Plan that features ambitious gas and nuclear targets. The minister said South Africa's…
25 Nov 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF DIRK KOTZE -POLITICAL ANALYST

South Africa has found itself in the middle of a diplomatic clash with the United States following the end of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. At the closing ceremony, South Africa was expected to officially hand over the G20 presidency to the U.S. for 2026. But this became complicated when…
24 Nov 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GENERAL MOYO

(COORDINATOR OF THE MARSHALLTOWN FIRE JUSTICE CAMPAIGN AND ORGANISER OF THE KOPANANG AFRICA AGAINST XENOPHOBIA) Survivors of the Usindiso building fire of August 2023, and families of those who died, this weekend decided to launch a class action against the City of Johannesburg to demand compensation
24 Nov 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MKHUSELI JOKANI

(DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS IN THE SEXUAL OFFENCES AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (SOCA) UNIT) The NPA Men Ambassadors will hold a Silent Picket to mark the beginning of the #16Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. The event forms part of the NPA’s GBV 2025 Call…
24 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMCEBO DLAMINI -ALCOHOL TAXATION CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

South Africa continues to face some of the highest levels of alcohol-related harm globally — from trauma cases and road accidents to gender-based violence, lost productivity and long-term health complications. The South African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is advocating for stronger regulations under the Alcohol Amendment Bill, including taxation measures…
24 Nov 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KELLY KHUMALO

Kelly Khumalo stands today not only as one of South Africa’s most powerful vocalists, but as an artist who has lived, reinvented, broken open, and rebuilt herself publicly over two decades. Her voice has always been unmistakable — enthralling , spiritual, emotionally charged — but her evolution has been far…
21 Nov 41 min
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