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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 SYDNEY BALOYI

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 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH XOLANI FIHLA

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 May 3 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHASIKA

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 May 19 min

In Conversation With Odirile Mariri, Project Coordinator at the National Business Initiative

South Africa’s transition toward a green economy is generating growing demand for new skills, services, and enterprise opportunities. However, for many young people in township communities, significant structural barriers continue to limit access to these opportunities, making meaningful participation in the emerging green economy difficult. The National Business Initiative, a…
20 May 9 min

In Conversation With Foster Mohale, Departmental spokesperson for Health

The Department of Health has acknowledged the recent Constitutional Court judgment handed down on Monday, 18 May, which declared sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 unconstitutional and invalid. The court found that these sections were irrational and unjustifiably limited the constitutional right to freely…
20 May 8 min

In Conversation With Michael Waters, DA Gauteng spokesperson for Education

The Democratic Alliance has formally submitted a petition with more than 16,000 signatures to the Gauteng Education Portfolio Committee, calling for the immediate reversal of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s 64% budget cuts to Quintile 5 public schools. The petition, launched in January 2026, follows concerns raised by schools, parents, and…
20 May 8 min

In Conversation With Omogolo Taunyane, ActionSA Joburg Campaign Manager

ActionSA Mayoral Candidate, Herman Mashaba, is expected to deliver the Real State of the City Address, where he will brief the media and residents on the current condition of Johannesburg. According to ActionSA, the address will focus on what the party describes as the severe decline in service delivery since…
20 May 13 min

In Conversation WIth Shaakera Subjee Educational Psychologist

As South Africa marks Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2026, growing attention is being placed on the mental wellbeing of young people, particularly adolescent girls navigating increasingly complex emotional, academic, and social pressures. Research from the South African Medical Research Council indicates that approximately 10.1% of young people experience…
19 May 11 min

In Conversation With Alex Bouche - Director of the Kingsmead Book Fair

The Kingsmead Book Fair returns for its 14th annual edition on Saturday, 23 May 2026, bringing together authors, readers, publishers, educators, and literary enthusiasts for one of Johannesburg’s prominent literary events. Hosted by Kingsmead College in association with Standard Bank Wealth and Investment, Fasken, Exclusive Books, and media partner Hot…
19 May 11 min

In Conversation With Dennis Bloem- Activists/citizens

Political tensions surrounding businessman and political figure Brown Mogotsi have intensified following growing calls for the courts to deny him bail after his recent arrest on serious charges. The organisation argues that Mogotsi’s alleged conduct reflects a broader culture of political arrogance, impunity, and abuse of public institutions. The statement…
19 May 11 min

In Conversation With Tiego Khoza-political analyst

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly condemned legal action by the Helen Suzman Foundation aimed at removing Julius Malema from Parliament’s Judicial Service Commission (JSC). The controversy stems from concerns raised by the foundation regarding Malema’s conduct and whether he is fit to serve on a body tasked with…
19 May 9 min

In Conversation With Lehlogonolo Muthevhuli Social Movement for Advocacy, Rights and Transformation

Youth unemployment remains one of the most urgent socio-economic challenges facing Gauteng and South Africa at large. Despite various government-led skills development initiatives, internship programmes, and empowerment campaigns, many young people continue to struggle to access sustainable employment opportunities, meaningful workplace experience, or support for entrepreneurship. The Social Movement for…
18 May 10 min

In Conversation With Doer Mighty Mabule, UAT National Spokesperson

The United Africans Transformation (UAT) has raised alarm following revelations that the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality spends approximately R30 million annually on salaries for suspended officials, most of whom are senior managers. According to UAT, the issue reflects a deeper governance and accountability crisis across South Africa’s public sector,…
18 May 8 min

In Conversation With Mike Moriarty MPL- DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Economic Development

South Africa’s unemployment crisis continues to place enormous pressure on households, businesses, and government, with Gauteng — the country’s economic hub — now facing renewed scrutiny following the release of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter of 2026. According to the latest figures, Gauteng’s unemployment rate…
18 May 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAKASHULE GANA [ CHIEF ORGANIZER FOR RISE MZANSI]

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.
14 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW PARKS [COSATU PARLIAMENT COORDINATOR]

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has strongly opposed the current composition of Parliament’s Impeachment Committee, which has been established to consider the Section 89 Report relating to President Cyril Ramaphosa. The committee was formed in line with a Constitutional Court directive requiring Parliament to establish a body to…
14 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION STEVE MABONA

Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed that Kalafong Hospital is currently experiencing low water pressure following repairs to a burst pipe near the railway station. The disruption has affected hospital operations since Saturday. Areas impacted include the Outpatient Department (OPD) clinics, Human Resources offices, the Casualty section, and the Resuscitation…
14 May 6 min
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