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
682 Episodes
100 – 120

IN CONVERSATION WITH COLLEN MSIBI (NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON)

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.
6 May 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZWELI DLAMINI

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.
6 May 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SELEPE MADISHA

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.
6 May 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Phumudzo Ndou, (chairperson of Ndou Attorneys)

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.
6 May 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha (SADAG's Project Manager for Education)

This May, as we observe National Teen Self-Esteem Month 2025, there’s an urgent need to shine a spotlight on South African teenage boys, many of whom are silently battling low confidence, societal pressure, and limited emotional support. This annual initiative is a call to action for families, schools, and communities…
5 May 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Wesley

RS South Africa, a global provider of industrial solutions, has officially opened applications for the RS Grass Roots Student Project Fund 2025—an initiative designed to support engineering students with up to R10,000 in RS products to help bring their innovative ideas to life. The program champions hands-on learning, prototyping, and…
5 May 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Cassius ( head of communications)

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.
5 May 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH RUBYGOLD

RubyGold—a South African vocalist and performance artist whose music is all heart, heritage, and healing. RubyGold recently released two emotionally charged singles, “Fee-lee-huh da Lolita” and “Burning Fire,” both rooted in deep personal storytelling and messages of strength, resilience, and transformation. “Filha da Lolita,” which means “Lolita’s Child” in Portuguese,…
2 May 21 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JADE CHARNEL ALEXANDER ( MALUME JADE)

Today, we’re stepping behind the lens with Charnel Jade Alexander popularly known as “MALUME JADE “of the most exciting visual storytellers coming out of South Africa right now. She has captured the spirit of culture, music, fashion, and art—especially within the entertainment industry. Her work includes stunning visuals of recognizable…
2 May 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Ashley Benjamin (Deputy general secretary)

As South Africa commemorates Workers’ Day on 1 May, the Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has taken the opportunity to reflect on the hard-won gains and ongoing challenges facing the country’s workforce. Marking 27 years of advocacy, FEDUSA—South Africa’s second-largest labour federation—has issued a strong statement highlighting both…
30 Apr 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Palesa Yates (ACDP councillor)

The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) in Ekurhuleni has expressed shock over the Gauteng provincial government's failure to pay R382.3 million owed to the municipality for water and electricity services. ACDP councillor Palesa Yates revealed that R41.1 million of the debt has been outstanding for more than three months. “The…
30 Apr 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Nicole Liedemann Telukram

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.
30 Apr 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Isaac Mangena (city power Spokesperson)

City Power has suspended all operations in parts of Alexandra following a disturbing incident where technicians were held hostage during a routine meter installation. According to the utility, the team was ambushed on Monday while working in the Vezinyawo section of Alexandra. Three City Power vehicles were hijacked during the…
30 Apr 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Nhlamulo Ndhlela (National Spokesperson for MK)

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.
30 Apr 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THIRONA MOODLEY

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.
29 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SELEPE MADISHA

Freedom can mean so many things to different people. For some, it’s about movement — the ability to go where you want, when you want. For others, it’s about opportunities — the chance to learn, to work, to build a future. But there’s one powerful, universal thread that binds all…
29 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KINGSOL CHABALALA

"Emfuleni Drowning in Sewage" series, we turn our focus to Sebokeng — once a vibrant suburban hub, now engulfed by sewage and despair. What was once a proud community has been overwhelmed by human waste, with the stench of decay clinging to the air and creeping into every corner of…
29 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA

The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that a fire broke out at Riverlea High School on Sunday evening, destroying 11 classrooms. According to Education MEC Matome Chiloane, preliminary reports suggest the fire started around 6 PM in an unused classroom before spreading rapidly throughout an entire block. "This fire…
29 Apr 13 min

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
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