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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
1,170 Episodes
20 – 40

IN CONVERSATION WITH MASECHABA NOGE

Global Entrepreneurship Week is kicking off with a fresh and unexpected celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit — through music. A new Spotify playlist titled Founders Frequency has been curated by the winners of the Old Mutual SMEGo Pitchathon 2025, turning their personal journeys into a soundtrack of determination, creativity and…
21 Nov 12 min

IN CONVERSATON WITH PROFESSOR BONKE DUMISA AN INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC ANALYST

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.
20 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NANDI DLEPHU-MAMAKASHAKA BABIZE BONKE CHAMPION

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.
20 Nov 18 min

In Conversation With James Masango - Democratic Alliance

The Gert Sibande District Municipality has announced renewed efforts to improve its water infrastructure following prolonged service disruptions, poor water quality reports, and community dissatisfaction across various local municipalities under its jurisdiction. While the district leadership says it is investing in upgrades and strengthening monitoring systems, residents in areas such…
19 Nov 21 min

In Conversation With Zama Ntshona - ATM National Spokesperson

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) expresses its deep dissatisfaction with the ongoing failures of leadership and management within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The recent decision by the National Department of Basic Education (NDBE) to withhold the fourth transfer of the Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG) is a stark reminder…
19 Nov 13 min

In Conversation With Innocent Moloi Paralegal.

Rental scams are unfortunately on the rise in South Africa. A rental scam occurs when a scammer, posing as a landlord or an estate agent, attempts to obtain money from a potential tenant for a rental property they do not lawfully own or have the authority to market. Online rental fraud specifically…
19 Nov 13 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego , Independent political Analyst.

There is rising alarm in South Africa’s political landscape as senior figures make explosive claims about the now disbanded Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). According to De Haas, the unit was marred by “wasteful expenditure” and “deep rooted failures.” These are not just budgetary complaints — they point to potential institutional…
19 Nov 12 min

In Conversation With Sergio Isa Dos Santos MPL - DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education.

Gauteng learners are experiencing emotional harm and intimidation due to increasing incidents of learner-to-learner bullying, which has doubled from 10 in 2023 to 21 in 2024. It is evident that under incompetent Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s government, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is failing to curb the growing scourge of…
18 Nov 15 min

In Conversation With Dr Dale McKinley - independent political economist

South Africans are watching closely this week as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) holds its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, where it will decide whether to adjust the repo rate, a key tool that determines borrowing costs across the country. The repo rate currently stands at 7%, which feeds…
18 Nov 11 min

In Conversation With founder of Father A Nation, Craig Wilkinson

This International Men’s Day, bestselling author, men’s development expert & founder of Father A Nation, Craig Wilkinson is pushing a contentious argument ahead of the G20, 16 Days of Activism, and the national women’s shutdown: WHAT IF THE SOLUTION TO GBV ISN’T TO WEAKEN MEN —BUT DEMANDING STRONGER, MORE DANGEROUS…
18 Nov 12 min

In Conversation With Advocate Zwelethu Madasa

The African National Congress (ANC) has tightened its rules and guidelines to select candidates to represent the party ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. This was announced by the party’s Electoral Committee at a media briefing at the ANC’s Headquarters in Johannesburg today. The party says the revised rules…
18 Nov 8 min

In Conversation With cllr Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku – Democratic Alliance (DA) Johannesburg Caucus Leader

The City of Johannesburg is facing scrutiny after a reported R10-billion reallocation from essential service budgets toward meeting financial obligations tied to municipal worker agreements. This decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties, particularly the Democratic Alliance (DA), which argues that diverting funds from water, electricity, roads, and sanitation undermines…
18 Nov 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GOODENOUGH MASHEGO

Donald Trump has announced that no U.S. government officials will attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, citing alleged “human rights abuses” against white Afrikaner farmers. He claims Afrikaners are being “killed and slaughtered” and having their land “illegally confiscated,” framing his boycott as a moral crusade.
17 Nov 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SIPHO DLADLA

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.
17 Nov 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jeff Mabunda on behalf of YIMOSA

The Young Intelligent Minds of South Africa (YIMOSA) is of the view that the conduct of some members of parliament represented in the Adhoc Committee that is proving allegations of interference, criminality and corruption in the Justice system is inquisitorial in a sense that it has the potential to scare…
17 Nov 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH WILLIAM MEHLOTI NOBELA

William Mehloti Nobela is emerging as one of South Africa’s most promising cellists—his journey from community church organist to seasoned educator and performer spans orchestral work, teaching, and international engagements. While details about his early life remain sparse in mainstream media, his LinkedIn profile confirms he is a South Africanborn…
14 Nov 30 min
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