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
814 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH Aubrey Qwana.

outh African music sensation Aubrey Qwana has released his latest single, “Ivaka”, a soul-stirring anthem that explores the emotional and spiritual journey of overcoming life’s challenges and embracing second chances. Known for his heartfelt storytelling and unique musical style, Qwana once again delivers a powerful message—this time through the lens…
11 Jul 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jonathan Van Der Walt (the Legal Resource Centre)

State Capture and Beyond Campaign Releases Groundbreaking Water Justice Opinion Piece JOHANNESBURG, 09 JULY 2025 – The State Capture and Beyond (SCAB) Campaign—a collaborative initiative of the Human Rights Media Trust (HRMT), the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), and Brot für die Welt, and co-funded by the EU—has released a critical…
10 Jul 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Thulani TSHEFUTA (C20 Chairperson)

As a key engagement group within the G20 framework, the C20 brings together diverse voices from civil society organizations (CSOs), enabling them to influence decision-making on global challenges, such as climate change, economic inequality, health, and social justice. South Africa's leadership in the C20 reflects its commitment to fostering inclusivity,…
10 Jul 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Minister Isaac Sileku.

The Western Cape Government has raised serious concerns following a tragic spike in road fatalities and drunk driving arrests recorded over a single week. 11:10 Between 30 June and 6 July 2025, 23 people lost their lives in as many crashes across the province. The fatalities included: • 15 pedestrians…
10 Jul 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BONGANI MAIMELE

South African Public Officials to Learn from China’s City Governance Innovations The National School of Government (NSG) has organised a learning exchange programme on City Governance in collaboration with Beijing Jiaotong University, supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The programme runs from 7 to 27 July and is attended…
9 Jul 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BERNICE SWARTS

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, has officially launched the One Million Trees Campaign under the theme: “My Tree, My Oxygen. Plant Yours Today.” The campaign forms part of the Presidential Ten Million Trees Flagship Project, now in its fourth year, and aims to inspire…
9 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MALULEKE COLBETH

A growing obesity crisis in South Africa is drawing comparisons to the early days of the HIV epidemic — with stigma, lack of access to treatment, and disproportionate impact on women once again at the centre. According to the World Obesity Federation, nearly two-thirds of South African women are currently…
9 Jul 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI

In a country where over 2.9 million children have lost one or both parents—mainly due to HIV/AIDS, violence, and poverty—South Africa’s orphanages are meant to offer refuge. Yet, for many children, these institutions often become places of neglect, mistreatment, and emotional trauma. A Silent Crisis While orphanages may provide basic…
9 Jul 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ALEF MEULENBERG

the Johannesburg Health District Services and the Orange Farm United Taxi Association (OFUTA), launched a new healthcare service in Orange Farm: an Mpathy Clinic specifically targeted at taxi drivers. “Taxi drivers avoid going to a clinic because their working conditions simply don’t allow them the time to wait in long queues. With this new service, they’ll…
9 Jul 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CLAIRE HA-DUONG

The sound of crying and beeping medical devices fills the small room. Nurses rush from bed to bed, checking vital signs. Mothers push oxygen masks onto the faces of their children. The emergency room doctor bursts through the swinging doors as the demand for paediatric care in Afghanistan continues to…
9 Jul 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Selepe MADISHA ,motivational speaker

The Mandela Month has arrived…commonly famous for the 67 minutes which many of us will be using to do something for the communities we live in. This particular gesture is called voluntary work as no one is forced to do anything…yet you find a desire to pledge your time.
8 Jul 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Brigadier Athlenda Mathe

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed the sentencing of Sibusiso Ncengwa, the man convicted of murdering ANC councillor Sindiso Magaqa in 2017. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola praised the Political Killings Task Team for its detailed investigation, which led to Ncengwa receiving 25 years in prison.
8 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GOODENOUGH MASHEGO

President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded to the tariffs announcement by the United States. From the 1st of August, the US will impose a 30% tariff on all South African goods.
8 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Tebogo Mashilompane ( National Leader of FOSA)

South Africa is in the grip of a devastating drug epidemic — and communities across the country are paying the price while leadership fails to act. From township streets to inner-city corners, substances like nyaope have become deeply embedded in the daily lives of vulnerable youth. The rise of drug…
7 Jul 36 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA National Spokesperson

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has been granted a certificate to strike by the CCMA, after it deadlocked with employers of the Bombela Operating Company (BOC) which manages the Gautrain. Wage negotiations deadlocked on the 9th of June 2025 and NUMSA filed a dispute with the CCMA…
7 Jul 10 min
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