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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
990 Episodes
260 – 280

In Conversation With Zinhle Sengibongile Mthiyane Celebrating Women in Engineering Future Leaders Shine on INWED 2025

To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2025, celebrated annually on 23 June, two remarkable young South African women—Lerato Tshabangu and Zinhle Sengibongile Mthiyane—are being recognised for their inspiring journeys in the field of engineering. Their stories reflect the importance of support, representation, and resilience in shaping a more…
25 Jun 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH FATIMA SEEDAT

July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—an important moment to reflect on the unique mental health challenges faced by South Africa’s historically marginalised communities. While the term “minority mental health” originated in the United States, the message holds deep relevance for South Africa. In a country still grappling with the…
25 Jun 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHINAH KODISANG

We'll be speaking about the rights of children and protecting them. Especially if children are victims of violence and what their parents or guardian can do?
25 Jun 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITHTERENCE KHALA

The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu together with the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube will jointly host a media launch and signing ceremony of the Collaborative Implementation Protocol on School Safety, commonly known as the "Safe Schools Protocol". This significant event signifies a renewed and strengthened commitment…
25 Jun 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has strongly condemned the unlawful and intentional killing of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the Walter Sisulu University. We are deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely and tragic death of a Deputy Vice Chancellor at Walter Sisulu University (WSU). This incident is not only a heartbreaking…
25 Jun 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has been continuously conducting drunk driving operations mainly to reduce road fatalities and to promote education and awareness regarding the dangers of driving while intoxicated.
24 Jun 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Cde Mpume Sangweni Sangweni

Residents of Ward 72 in Springs Especially Young People are concerned of job opportunities that are successively being released by the Gold1 Mine Group that seeks to prevent young people from finding expression in these job opportunities. Problem Description The Job Opportunities that are being released by the mine do…
24 Jun 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Cllr. Juwairiya Kaldine

Residents of Eldorado Park have raised serious concerns about the City of Johannesburg’s newly launched “Bomb Squad,” a task team led by 74-year-old Dr. Snuki Zikalala, aimed at addressing long-standing service delivery failures in the area. Ward 18 Councillor Juwaitiya Kaldine was among the most vocal critics, describing the initiative…
24 Jun 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Tebogo Mashilompane ( National Leader of FOSA)

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has expressed serious concern over Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s recent defence of National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Advocate Shamila Batohi, following Batohi’s candid admission about infiltration within the prosecuting body.
23 Jun 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH President comrade Nelvis Qekema

The Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) extends a hand of solidarity and support to the brave people of the Rif in their protracted liberation struggle for National Selfdetermination under the leadership and direction of the Rif Nationalist Party (PNR). AZAPO recognises the indisputable historical fact that the Riffian people are indigenous…
23 Jun 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MELYSSA

“I am who I think I am, and I’m reaching for the stars.” With those words, Zimbabwean artist Melyssa signals a bold new chapter in her music career as she drops her debut single under Bridgenorth Music. The track, titled SIMBI, is a genre-bending Afrobeats anthem packed with energy, empowerment,…
20 Jun 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KAMOGELO VIOLET SEBOPA

Kamogelo Violet Sebopa (b. 2002) is a multidisciplinary artist and curator based in South Africa. She recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand. Her practice centers on the intersection between the geological and the biological, using landscape as a medium to explore…
20 Jun 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH COLLEN MSIBI

he Department of Transport has confirmed that South Africa’s only driving licence card printing machine is back in operation after being offline since 5 February 2025. While this has allowed printing to resume and some progress to be made in reducing the massive backlog, long-term issues with the country's card…
20 Jun 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THABO TSOLO

Gaming is one of the most multidisciplinary and fastest-growing industries worldwide. As we celebrate Youth Month, we want to highlight the exciting and financially viable career options young South Africans can explore. Starting with the core development team. Programmers, often referred to as "devs," remain in high demand. Their technical…
20 Jun 11 min

N CONVERSATION WITH MOTALETALE MODIBA (Head of Communication for Gauteng Health)

The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is intensifying efforts to modernise and expand diagnostic imaging services, with a strong focus on boosting Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) capacity across public health facilities in the province. This initiative comes in response to growing demand for MRI scans and pressure on existing services…
19 Jun 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BONGANI RAMONTJA, Chairperson – Soil of Africa

Soil of Africa Demands Immediate Deployment of Crime Prevention Units to Schools Soil of Africa urgently calls on the Premier of Gauteng to take decisive action by ensuring the visible and permanent deployment of Crime Prevention Units in township-based schools. The safety and future of our children are under serious…
19 Jun 23 min
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