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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.
Weekly English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews
818 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH ISHMAEL MORABE

With a career spanning over three decades, Ishmael Morabe stands as one of South Africa’s most influential and versatile music figures. From the early days of Cape Town’s hip hop movement to dominating the kwaito and R&B charts, and later reintroducing hip hop to a new generation, Ishmael's contributions have…
23 May 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ABIGAIL CHAMS, East AfricanPop sensation.

Off the back of a series of chart-topping singles, East African Pop sensation Abigail Chams, is back on the charts with a soulful masterpiece, ‘Me Too’ a love story wrapped in melody featuring Harmonize. Abigail and Harmonize are no strangers to collaborating with several collaborations in their armoury over the…
23 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH FATIMA SEEDAT , SADAG Development Manager.

Schizophrenia is a serious Mental Illness that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. Just like many other Mental Illnesses, there are numerous misconceptions, stigma, and discrimination that surround Schizophrenia—making it even harder for those living with it to seek help and feel understood. This World Schizophrenia Day (24…
23 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MLU MTSHALI

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Mr Sipho Hlomuka, has expressed profound relief following the arrest of a suspect accused of raping six learners from Bizimali High School. The suspect was apprehended in Durban earlier today after a joint operation involving community members, law enforcement agencies, and other key stakeholders. In a…
22 May 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JANNIE ROSSOUW

In a significant shift from previous proposals, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has unveiled a revised National Budget—dubbed Budget 3.0—which abandons the planned VAT increase and instead introduces new tax measures expected to generate R18 billion in 2025/26 and R19 billion in 2026/27. The announcement, made in Parliament on Wednesday, comes…
22 May 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VICTOR NEMUKULA

In the heart of Soweto's Dobsonville lies Forte Secondary School, a beacon of academic excellence despite facing significant challenges such as overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and limited resources. Recognizing the school's resilience and its pivotal role in the community, Shumani Industrial Equipment, South Africa's largest black-owned and managed industrial equipment supplier,…
22 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PEGGIE MARS, FOUNDER OF WHEEL WELL

As we observe Child Protection Week from May 29 to June 5, 2025, it's crucial to focus on one of the leading causes of child deaths in South Africa - road crashes. Road crashes are a leading cause of child deaths in our country, and it's essential to prioritise education,…
22 May 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZAMA NTSHONA, THE AFRICAN TRANSFORMATION MOVEMENT

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) strongly condemns, reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa and his administration are plotting to roll out the red carpet for Elon Musk’s Starlink and Tesla by sidestepping our laws. We condemn this shameful move with every fibre of our being. No one, not Musk, or any…
22 May 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO

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.
21 May 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Thami Mathiso, City Power Group Head: Business Development.

As we mark the Energy Month, City Power proudly celebrates the one-year anniversary of the successful recommissioning of the John Ware Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) Power Station, which remains one of the key achievements in our mission to transform the energy landscape of Johannesburg and Gauteng. Refurbished and brought…
20 May 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Sydney Vukeya ( director of Ndzalo Electrical & Solar suppliers)

Eskom has announced a new strategy that involves using satellite imagery and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect unregistered rooftop solar installations across South Africa. The move forms part of the power utility’s intensified campaign to enforce compliance with its Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) registration regulations. The AI-powered technology can identify…
19 May 14 min
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