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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
1,425 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH MORWESI NDLOVU

Period poverty remains a significant public health and social challenge in South Africa, affecting the dignity, education and wellbeing of millions of people who menstruate. The That’s On Period Movement, an initiative under Mo&Co Art Studio, is working to raise awareness and drive conversation around the issue through a new…
18 Mar 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI

Maintenance law in South Africa exists to ensure children and dependants receive fair financial support from parents or guardians. But recent court rulings have raised concerns about the legal mechanisms and safeguards in place when maintenance orders are issued. On March 13, 2026, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissed…
18 Mar 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Amanda Tshemese- SATAWU spokesperson

Commuters across South Africa may face disruptions in the coming weeks as bus drivers affiliated with the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) threaten to go on strike following a deadlock in wage negotiations. The dispute emerged during talks at the South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council, where…
18 Mar 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DENNIES BLOEM, SPOKESPERSON ACTIVISTS AND CITIZENS FORUM

South Africa’s political and policing landscape has been rocked by ongoing controversy over the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) — a specialised unit within the South African Police Service (SAPS) established in 2018 to investigate politically motivated murders, particularly in KwaZuluNatal. The PKTT was credited with several…
18 Mar 15 min

In Conversation With Runnie Mammushi, UAT Tshwane secretary

Political organisation United Africans Transformation has proposed a new collaborative approach to addressing South Africa’s persistent service delivery challenges by strengthening partnerships between municipalities and tertiary institutions. The proposal is grounded in the provisions of the Municipal Systems Act, which allows communities, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to participate…
17 Mar 10 min

In Conversation with Goodenough Mashego-political analyst

Pressure is mounting on Dada Morero, the Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, amid growing criticism over governance challenges in the metro and political tensions within the African National Congress. Recent reports suggest that some within the ANC believe Morero has become a political liability for the party, particularly…
17 Mar 22 min

In Conversation With Matthew Parks (COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator)

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has strongly rejected proposals to liquidate the struggling South African Post Office, arguing that shutting down the state-owned entity would have devastating consequences for workers and communities. The federation says the proposal by the Post Office’s Business Rescue Practitioners would effectively collapse an…
16 Mar 13 min

In Conversation With Tiego Khoza-political analyst

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party, founded by former president Jacob Zuma, is facing increasing scrutiny after a series of rapid leadership reshuffles and internal disputes that have resulted in the removal of several Members of Parliament and senior officials. Since the party’s formation in 2023, leadership positions have frequently changed, including…
16 Mar 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CARMEN DICKENSON

It is a vouchers system powered by MES and Uturn that is used to guide homeless persons to the developmental centres. Also, an alternative option for public to rather give vouchers to the homeless instead of cash, since cash draws them deeper into addictive patterns. Working effectively in CPT, now…
13 Mar 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JEROME SEPTEMBER, DEAN OF STUDENTS

Universities across the world are increasingly rethinking how they prepare students for a rapidly evolving job market shaped by technological disruption, global competition, and shifting workplace expectations. At University of the Witwatersrand, initiatives such as the Annual CCDU Breakfast provide an important platform for dialogue between the university and industry…
13 Mar 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DARELEEN JAMES, ACTIONSA MEMBER

Corruption remains one of South Africa’s most pressing governance challenges, affecting public trust, economic growth, and the delivery of essential services. In response to ongoing concerns about accountability and weak consequences for those implicated in corruption, the political party ActionSA has announced plans to introduce a new anti-corruption bill in…
13 Mar 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SELLO MAREMANE

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety’s Road Safety Promotions Unit in collaboration with the Department of Roads and Transport will conduct a Driver Safety Education Campaign targeting e-hailing operators on Thursday, 12 March 2026. The campaign aims to promote responsible driving behaviour among e-hailing drivers and address growing concerns about…
12 Mar 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHETHO NTABA

Phetho Ntaba, Spokesperson and Media Liaison Manager for the South African National Consumer Commission (NCC). The countdown to World Consumer Rights Day 2026 has begun! As we approach World Consumer Rights Day 2026, we continue working to turn the tide against unfair suppliers and ensure safer marketplaces for all. Because…
12 Mar 10 min

In Conversation With Dr Jack Bloom, DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC

The Democratic Alliance has formally laid seven charges against Lerato Madyo, the former Chief Financial Officer of the Gauteng Department of Health, at the Johannesburg Central Police Station. The charges relate to allegations that Madyo failed to act on information provided by the late whistleblower Babita Deokaran concerning fraudulent transactions…
11 Mar 12 min

In Conversation With Litha Mpondwana, Ministry of Planning Monitoring and Evaluation media specialist

The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships to promote inclusive development. This follows a phone call with Baroness Chapman on Tuesday. South Africa will co-host the Global Partnerships Conference with the United Kingdom, the Children’s Investment…
11 Mar 9 min
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