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
1,173 Episodes
160 – 180

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

In Conversation With Katherine Sutherland, Equal Education Law Centre Senior Researcher.

Equal Education (EE) and the Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) welcome the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) decision to extend the deadline for public comment for the Draft Regulations on the Admission of Learners to Public Schools and the Draft Regulations on Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for the Capacity of Ordinary Public Schools (the Draft…
8 Oct 8 min

In Conversation With Innocent Moloi ( paralegal)

 In South Africa, new regulations under the National Land Transport Act have officially recognized e-hailing services like Uber and Bolt as public transport, requiring drivers to obtain specific e-hailing operating licenses, display company branding, and install panic buttons in vehicles. These changes, driven by a need to formalize the sector and address conflicts with…
8 Oct 12 min

In Conversation With Ofentse Morwane Gauteng Community Safety

More than 347 suspects have been arrested across Gauteng Province in the various law enforcement operations conducted by Gauteng Traffic Police (GTP), Gauteng Traffic Wardens (GTWs), South African Police Service (SAPS), and Metro Police Departments (MPDs). High-density operations and Operation Shanela were conducted from Friday, 03 October 202, 5 to…
8 Oct 10 min

In Conversation With DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Roads and Logistics, Evert Du Plessis

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng will conduct an oversight inspection at the Randburg Licensing Department as part of its Infrastructure Campaign. The inspection follows reports about the state of collapse and total lack of maintenance at the facility despite Premier Panyaza Lesufi promising a wide range of clean-ups, repairs…
8 Oct 8 min

In Conversation With Minki Thokoane, founder of Lepogo Protection Services.

they researched solutions to rural challenges and successfully launched a company that provides IoT livestock tracking solutions. Using GPS collars and ear tags, farmers can now monitor their animals in real time, drastically reducing theft and protecting livelihoods. Livestock theft costs South Africa millions every year. For rural families, the…
7 Oct 13 min

In Conversation With Zama Ntshona - ATM National Spokesperson.

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) stands resolutely against the heinous corruption unveiled in the recent interim report by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) regarding the Tembisa Hospital scandal, where a staggering R2 billion has been siphoned off from funds meant for essential healthcare services. This egregious betrayal not only highlights…
7 Oct 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Nqabayomzi Kwankwa

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) notes with grave concern the Auditor-General’s latest findings exposing widespread financial mismanagement at the South African Post Office (SAPO). The report paints a disturbing picture of an institution crippled by irregular expenditure, poor governance, and an almost total breakdown of accountability.
6 Oct 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH S'NAZO

Five years ago, amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, a fresh voice emerged on South African airwaves and global streaming platforms. S’nazo, a Johannesburg-based Afro-soul artist, made her formal entry into the music scene with her debut single, Ntliziyo Yami, composed and produced by Afrotraction. The track quickly gained…
3 Oct 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DIARY AND SIPHIWE BLACK

KwaZulu-Natal’s rising stars, Diary and Siphiwe Black, are making waves with their latest Afro-Pop collaboration, “Sokhuluma.” Hailing from Ladysmith and Esikhawini, respectively, the duo combines soulful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious rhythms to deliver a track that resonates with listeners across South Africa. Diary, who began his journey as a…
3 Oct 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KINGSOL CHABALALA MPL- DA EMFULENI NORTH CONSTITUENCY HEAD

The Emfuleni Local Municipality lost a staggering 16.4 million kilolitres of clean water during the 2024/2025 financial year, valued at over R880 million, despite spending R57 million across 11 service providers in an attempt to fix water leaks. The persistent leaks, driven by aging infrastructure and the failure to replace…
3 Oct 18 min
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