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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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1,170 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH JABU NGUBANE

Police in Delmas, Mpumalanga, have launched a manhunt after a seven-year- old girl was found murdered in Delpark Extension 2 on Wednesday morning. According to provincial police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, the child, identified as Thandolwethu Mahlangu, was reported missing on Tuesday by her mother, Ayanda Ngwenyama. “The mother…
14 Nov 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jacqui Uys The DA's chief whip in Tshwane

The City of Tshwane has launched a “Black Friday” campaign to encourage 11:10 residents and businesses to settle outstanding accounts, offering a 100% discount on interest charges for payments made between 1 and 30 November 2025. Residents and businesses can take advantage of the offer by visiting their nearest municipal…
13 Nov 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Professor Bonke Dumisa an  independent economic analyst

On 12 November 2025, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented South Africa’s 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), outlining the government’s updated fiscal and economic framework for the coming years. The statement comes at a critical time, as the country faces persistent economic challenges, rising debt, and constrained revenue collection. The…
13 Nov 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Grant Ngcobo CEO of Dlala Nje

At just 26 years old, Grant Ngcobo has already made a remarkable impact on Johannesburg’s inner city. Born and raised in Ponte City Apartments, Ngcobo first encountered Dlala Nje, the social enterprise that runs a community centre in the heart of Hillbrow, at the age of 14. From a participant…
13 Nov 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has condemned the existence of 8,854 ghost workers, describing it as a clear example of government negligence. According to the organisation, it is unacceptable that for years government allegedly failed to detect employees drawing salaries without performing any work. FOSA says ghost workers are…
13 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Sr (Sister) Lesedi Nai Gladys Makgalatiba -Clinical

 The study, reported by Spotlight NSP (10 November 2025), involved over 770 adults with hypertension in KwaZulu-Natal. Participants were split into three groups: standard clinic care, home-monitoring with CHW support, and home-monitoring with digital BP devices that transmit readings.  After six months, the clinic-only group saw an average…
12 Nov 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ALAN BEESLEY, MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

ActionSA welcomes the news that 248 000 jobs were created in the third quarter of this year, as indicated in Statistics South Africa’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) released today. While this is a positive development, South Africa remains in the grip of a joblessness crisis, with 12 million South…
12 Nov 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SEKOETLANE PHAMODI

While the world’s most powerful economies meet behind closed doors at the G20 Summit (22–23 November 2025) at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, movements from across Africa and the Global South will gather under the banner of We the 99, about 10 kilometres away at Constitution Hill,…
12 Nov 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR ANGELIQUE COETZEE

 The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) recently approved the start of Phase 1 clinical trials for a locally manufactured oral cholera vaccine developed by Biovac, a Cape Town–based biopharmaceutical company.  The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who described the development as…
12 Nov 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LESIBA | MARKETING COORDINATOR & MARIA | CMO

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.
11 Nov 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SHARON | Jonathan Ball Publishers

Founded in 1976, Jonathan Ball Publishers has become synonymous with authoritative non-fiction, political biographies, and thought-provoking works that shape national conversation. They’ve published titles by Desmond Tutu, Helen Zille, and Redi Tlhabi, while also distributing international literary powerhouses like HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster in South Africa. Under CEO Eugene…
11 Nov 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TERRY MORRIS | Managing Director, Pan Macmillan South Africa

Pan Macmillan South Africa, led by Terry Morris, is celebrating 21 years of local publishing in 2025. Known for powerful fiction, children’s books, and transformative non-fiction, the imprint has helped position African literature on the global stage. Pan Macmillan is home to iconic authors such as Trevor Noah, Zakes Mda,…
11 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JAMES URDANG | Author( It Always Seems Impossible)

James Urdang is a South African humanitarian, education advocate, and author. His memoir, It Always Seems Impossible: The Journey of James Urdang, chronicles his work as the founder and CEO of Education Africa, a nonprofit providing access to quality education for disadvantaged communities. Through his book, Urdang reveals his personal…
11 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GRATTAN KIRK | CEO, Exclusive Books

As CEO, Grattan Kirk has repositioned Exclusive Books as more than a retailer — it’s now a cultural experience. The company continues to grow its reach through digital expansion, loyalty programmes, and flagship stores that serve as literary community hubs. Under his leadership, Exclusive Books champions South African voices while…
11 Nov 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MANDY WEINER

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.
11 Nov 8 min

In Conversation with Goodenough Mashego , Independent political Analyst.

Thabo Mbeki thinks South Africans should rethink how we elect our president. Currently, voters elect parliamentarians via the parties they vote for. The party with the most seats select a president, typically its leader. Our former president spoke on Saturday at a National Dialogue event in Gqeberha. He noted parliamentary…
10 Nov 15 min
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