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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.
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830 Episodes
260 – 280

IN CONVERSATION WITH Isaac Mangena (city power Spokesperson)

City Power has suspended all operations in parts of Alexandra following a disturbing incident where technicians were held hostage during a routine meter installation. According to the utility, the team was ambushed on Monday while working in the Vezinyawo section of Alexandra. Three City Power vehicles were hijacked during the…
30 Apr 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Nhlamulo Ndhlela (National Spokesperson for MK)

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.
30 Apr 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THIRONA MOODLEY

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.
29 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SELEPE MADISHA

Freedom can mean so many things to different people. For some, it’s about movement — the ability to go where you want, when you want. For others, it’s about opportunities — the chance to learn, to work, to build a future. But there’s one powerful, universal thread that binds all…
29 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KINGSOL CHABALALA

"Emfuleni Drowning in Sewage" series, we turn our focus to Sebokeng — once a vibrant suburban hub, now engulfed by sewage and despair. What was once a proud community has been overwhelmed by human waste, with the stench of decay clinging to the air and creeping into every corner of…
29 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA

The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed that a fire broke out at Riverlea High School on Sunday evening, destroying 11 classrooms. According to Education MEC Matome Chiloane, preliminary reports suggest the fire started around 6 PM in an unused classroom before spreading rapidly throughout an entire block. "This fire…
29 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MDUDUZI SHABALALA

On the 27th of April is Freedom Day. But what does freedom mean in 2025? Today, we go beyond the history books—into memory, legacy, and most importantly, the minds of the youth shaping South Africa’s next chapter. In the heart of Johannesburg, right next to the buzz of Gold Reef…
25 Apr 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VINOLIA HLANGWANA

On the 27th of April is Freedom Day. But what does freedom mean in 2025? Today, we go beyond the history books—into memory, legacy, and most importantly, the minds of the youth shaping South Africa’s next chapter. In the heart of Johannesburg, right next to the buzz of Gold Reef…
25 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MDUDUZI NTULI (EDUCATIONAL OFFICER)

The Community Radio Awards will honour stations, programmes, and individual contributors who have gone above and beyond in promoting community engagement, social justice, and local storytelling. Key Highlights of the Event: – Awards Presentation: Categories will include Best Community Program, Outstanding Volunteer, and Special Recognition, among others. – Networking Opportunities:…
25 Apr 20 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMBUSO SHABALALA

Johannesburg CBD Newtown Selby Jeppestown Doornfontein Residents in these areas can expect low water pressure or no water at all during the maintenance period. Johannesburg Water says the upgrade is part of ongoing efforts to improve service delivery across the city. While acknowledging the inconvenience, the utility has assured residents…
24 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMUSA CEMBI

Thousands of educators, students, parents, and civil society activists filled the streets of Pretoria yesterday in a powerful national protest led by the South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU). The march targeted key government institutions, including the National Treasury, the Department of Basic Education, and the Department of Higher Education…
24 Apr 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Boitumelo Makopo

Civil society group Soil of Africa has condemned what it describes as a "degrading and inhuman" incident at Melwood Institute, where a teacher allegedly forced students to remove their underwear under threat of physical punishment. The group expressed strong outrage, calling the incident “egregious” and likening it to the infamous…
23 Apr 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Advocate Ntjana (specializing in general Advocacy work)

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.
23 Apr 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Fatima Seedat ( SADAG’s Developmental Manager)

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has also, on the 18th of November, released the First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, which finds that 33.1% of all women in South Africa aged 18 years and older have experienced physical violence in their lifetime. The study suggests that childhood physical [30.4%],…
23 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Tebogo Mashilompane

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has sharply criticized Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, over her recent public comments regarding MKP Secretary-General Floyd Shivambu’s alleged support for controversial religious leader and fugitive, Shepherd Bushiri. In a strongly worded statement, FOSA accused the Minister of overstepping the boundaries…
23 Apr 23 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Councillor Simon Lapping

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.
22 Apr 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Lieutenant Colonel Amanda van Wyk

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a warning to the public about a new scam making the rounds, particularly on WhatsApp, where fraudsters are using fake SAPS letters to con people into giving up personal information. These fraudulent letters are designed to look official — complete with the…
22 Apr 13 min
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