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
140 – 160

In Conversation With Kingsol Chabalala MPL - DA Emfuleni North Constituency Head.

The financially strained Emfuleni Local Municipality has spent almost R12 million on four service providers for grave-digging between the 2022 and 2025 financial years, despite having a Parks and Recreation Department resourced with staff capable of performing this function. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng demands an end to this…
14 Oct 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Ntsako Kevin Mogobe

The African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) in Gauteng has noted with deep concern the reckless and misleading utterances made by Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi before the Ad Hoc Committee of Parliament, where he claimed that the Gauteng Crime Prevention Warden program, popularly known as AmaPanyaza, was never supposed to exist…
13 Oct 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Ramphisa( the came first in the competition)

hope to end child hunger - open-sourced globally for sharing and scaling in honour of World Food Day. Unveiled yesterday (7 October) at The Biggest Hunger Hack in Johannesburg, KFC Africa has, for the first time ever, open-sourced the blueprint for Add Hope, its 16- year-old initiative that is also…
13 Oct 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba

Provincial Head for Corporate Communication and Liaison for the South African Police Service in Limpopo. An 11-year-old boy from a farm outside Thabazimbi in Limpopo accidentally shot and killed a farm worker while attempting to shoot at guinea fowl. According to police, the boy was handling a firearm when it…
13 Oct 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Hendrick Makaneta, Education activist

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has applauded the South African Human Rights Commission for taking a stance to protect the rights of every person in South Africa. As education activists devoted to promoting constitutional literacy and human rights, we wish to extend our sincere appreciation and deep respect to the South…
13 Oct 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SIFUNDO DLADLA (ACTOR,MUSICIAN, AND ENTREPRENEUR)

Joining us in studio today is Sifundo Dladla, a talented actor, musician, and entrepreneur whose journey from a small village in KwaZulu-Natal to the screens of Mzansi is nothing short of inspiring. Sifundo, 29, grew up in KwaHluphiwe, raised by his grandmother, MaNkabinde. Life in his village was simple—without electricity…
10 Oct 30 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOZUKO NTSHANGASE AND KHANYISA MNYAKA

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Nozuko Ntshangase and Khanyisa Mnyaka to the studio—two powerhouse South African coaches, speakers, and change-makers whose work in personal development and empowerment has touched thousands. Nozuko Ntshangase, born Nozuko Ncayiyane in KwaZulu-Natal, has spent over a decade captivating audiences with her performances on iconic…
10 Oct 28 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH COMMISSIONER TSHEPO MADLINGOZI

he South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has formally instructed media personality Ngizwe Mchunu to immediately stop posting or promoting any content that incites violence or discrimination against the LGBTQI+ community. According to the Commission, Mchunu’s comments constitute a prima facie violation of the Equality Act. This action follows several…
10 Oct 7 min

TRACY FEINSTEINV (SADAG Call Center Manager )

Today, on World Mental Health Day, it’s worth reflecting on how our workplaces impact not just productivity, but the mental well-being of employees. Toxic work environments don’t just hurt staff—they also hurt business. Research shows that employees often hold middle and senior management accountable for creating toxic cultures. Poor communication,…
10 Oct 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR ZAKHELE KHUZWAYO (he is project managing this pilot project)

Johannesburg Water, in partnership with Wits University, has launched an innovative pilot project aimed at providing reliable water access to informal settlements by tapping into underground water sources. This initiative — the first of its kind in the city — seeks to enhance water supply systems for communities that have…
9 Oct 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SMANGA SELEMENI (GEPF Communications Manager)

The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has announced a temporary suspension of the Two-Pot savings withdrawal system. The suspension will be in effect from 7 October to 21 October 2025. During this period, members will not be able to submit new withdrawal applications through the Fund’s self-service platforms. According to…
9 Oct 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF BONKE DUMISANI

The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has announced a temporary suspension of the Two-Pot savings withdrawal system. The suspension will be in effect from 7 October to 21 October 2025. During this period, members will not be able to submit new withdrawal applications through the Fund’s self-service platforms. According to…
9 Oct 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH HOPEWELL RADEBE: (Office and Projects Manager at SANEF)

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has named journalists he claims are being used by rogue Crime Intelligence officers to advance specific agendas through their reporting. He said such journalists should face stringent consequences for spreading misinformation. Speaking before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police criminality on Wednesday, Mkhwanazi singled…
9 Oct 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH APHELELE KHALAKAHLA (NEC for SAUS)

The South African Union of Students (SAUS) strongly condemns the escalating and coordinated victimisation, suspension, and intimidation of student leaders and ordinary students at multiple public universities in South Africa. This alarming trend constitutes a direct attack on democratic student governance, academic freedom, and the constitutional rights of students to…
9 Oct 12 min

In Conversation With Mbabali Mkhontwana Popcru Northern Cape

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) in the Northern Cape strongly condemns the senseless and brutal attack on a female police officer who was assaulted while performing her lawful duties. This deplorable act is not only an attack on an individual, but also a direct assault on the…
8 Oct 11 min
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