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
1,658 Episodes
20 – 40

In Conversation With Dr Elvis Psychologist

South Africa’s men are dying in silence. In townships like Soweto and Alexandra, poverty, unemployment, and rigid expectations of masculinity are fuelling a mental health crisis. With men accounting for nearly 80% of suicides, tomorrow we ask: why are men struggling to speak, and what must change to break this…
7 Jul 6 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego, Political Analyst

South Africa’s democratic institutions are once again under scrutiny as the Madlanga Commission hears evidence about the burglary of journalist Marianne Thamm’s home. What initially appeared to be a routine crime has now been linked to possible abuse of state intelligence structures, raising urgent questions about press freedom and accountability…
7 Jul 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dennis Bloem- Activists & Citizens

On 6 July 2025, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations that elements within South Africa’s criminal justice system had been infiltrated by organised crime. He alleged that political interference, corruption and criminal syndicates had compromised law enforcement institutions and weakened the fight against organised crime. The…
6 Jul 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Prof. Dirk Kotze- political analyst

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to appoint Dina Pule as Minister of Social Development has reignited a national debate about ethics, accountability and political rehabilitation. Pule previously served as Minister of Communications between 2011 and 2013 before being dismissed from Cabinet following findings by Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’…
6 Jul 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GRETT WILSON

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.
3 Jul 23 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GEMMA FASSIE

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.
3 Jul 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ANELE QCWABE

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.
2 Jul 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

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.
2 Jul 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JACQUI UYS

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.
2 Jul 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ROLLENCE MABULA

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.
2 Jul 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NEESHAN BALTON [ THE AHMED KATHRADA FOUNDATION]

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.
2 Jul 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VUSI MONYELA,COSATU Gauteng Provincial Chairperson

COSATU Gauteng has raised concerns following the Gauteng Department of Education’s disclosure that it uncovered 41 cases of alleged corruption, fraud, financial mismanagement and 11:10 maladministration at schools across the province. The allegations reportedly involve various individuals within the school environment, including principals, School Governing Body members, educators, administrative staff…
1 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA,Gauteng Department of Health spokesperson

The Gauteng Department of Health has reassured patients, staff and members of the public following a minor fire incident involving a standby generator at Bertha Gxowa Hospital. The incident occurred on the morning of [date], following a power outage that affected the surrounding central business district area at approximately 04:08…
1 Jul 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LUNGELO MKHAMBA

The South African Social Security Agency is intensifying its efforts to combat fraud and corruption within the social grants system by taking action against officials who abuse internal processes. SASSA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Themba Matlou, has warned that officials found to have bypassed the agency’s biometric system to process,…
1 Jul 9 min

In Conversation with Onwabile Lubhelwana

The Gauteng Department of Education has launched investigations into 41 matters involving alleged corruption, fraud, financial mismanagement and procurement irregularities in public schools across the province.
29 Jun 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KAMZA DE SPORTS

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.
25 Jun 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KEVIN DIALE

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.
25 Jun 6 min
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