AREA CODE

IN CONVERSATION WITH SENZO VILAKAZI KNOWN PROFESSIONALLY AS KWESTA

Senzo Vilakazi (born 11 August 1988) known professionally as Kwesta is a South African rapper and songwriter. He was born in Katlehong, Gauteng, a township popularily known as ‘K1’. He grew up in Katlehong Ekhuruleni, Gauteng. The rapper attended Phumuloni Secondary School and then moved to Alafong High School. During…

16 May 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ROBERT MULAUDZI, SPOKESPERSON OF THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURGEMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES

International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed annually on 16 May to honor the bravery, commitment, and sacrifice of firefighters across the globe. The day pays tribute to all firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty and celebrates the selfless service of those who continue to risk…

16 May 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA, EDUCATION ACTIVIST.

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has urged universities to deal with what he calls chaos disguised as celebrations during graduation ceremonies. This is graduation season at various universities. Makaneta says the waving of knobkerries and assegais on stage is a safety risk and delays the ceremonies. He supports cultural pride but…

16 May 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MERVYN CIROTA

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and the City of Johannesburg have succumbed to the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) pressure to commence repairs on Lillian Ngoyi Street, formerly known as Bree Street in the Johannesburg CBD. Following an explosion that occurred nearly two years ago, there has been an outcry from businesses and…

15 May 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TSHEPO KGADIMA

Eskom has implementation of stage 2 rolling blackouts does that paints a bleak picture for its winter outlook. Last week, the power utility promised to keep the lights on, saying that the national electricity grid was stable. It said sufficient emergency reserves would manage periods of high demand in winter…

15 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MAKHUBELA

President Cyril Ramaphosa is preparing to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently confirmed he will be hosting a South African delegation led by Ramaphosa next week. The meeting comes at a sensitive diplomatic moment, following the U.S. administration's controversial decision to grant refugee status to 49 white…

15 May 20 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SHAHEDA OMAR.

The commemoration of the day for families aims to bring a focus on the importance of families as the first line of defence in the protection of children. Child protection is a shared responsibility, parents and caregivers the entire community play an important role and can contribute to creating a…

15 May 20 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Innocent Moloi (resident paralegal) on the line, Umme-Atiyaa Ally (Founder: Enact Consulting)

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.

14 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MZULUNGILE NODIGIDA

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.

14 May 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Eleanor Mavimbela, Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) Public Affairs

As part of the United Nations Global Road Safety Week, starting 12 May 2025, the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) will convene a high-level panel discussion focused on the urgent need for safer walking and cycling conditions in the country, particularly for non-motorised transport including children, pedestrians, and cyclists…

14 May 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Clarence Debeila, Secretary of GIWUSA Wits Branch

The latest unemployment statistics, revealing a rise to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024, confirm what the working class already knows: the capitalist economy is in a deepening crisis, and the government’s neoliberal policies are failing the people. The so-called "Government of National Unity" (GNU) continues to implement the…

14 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Lotanang Makoti ,the General Secretary for The United Africans Transformation (UAT) Tomorrow's futu

The United Africans Transformation (UAT) is heartbroken and outraged by the recent comments made by Minister Siviwe Gwarube during her presentation to Parliament on the state of South Africa’s schools. When the Minister confidently told the nation that “90% of schools are in fair to excellent condition,” she did not…

13 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Zama Ntshona, The African Transformation Movement (ATM) national spokesperson.

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) remembers the tragic Swaneville massacre that occurred on May 12, 1991, near Krugersdorp. This tragic event, often overlooked in our nation’s narrative, serves as a painful reminder of the violence and political turmoil that plagued South Africa during the early 1990s. It is of utmost…

13 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH : Andile Jabavu, Provincial Secretary of the United Democratic Movement in Gauteng.

The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in Gauteng expresses grave concern and outrage following reports that the Gauteng Provincial Government has returned R1.8 billion to the National Treasury due to underspending - a scandalous act of negligence in a province plagued by failing infrastructure, under-resourced clinics, crumbling schools, and social decay.

13 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Superintendent Xolani Fihla Spokesperson: Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department.

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) continues its unwavering efforts in combating driving under the influence of alcohol. During the period of 5th May 2025 to 11th May 2025, JMPD officers successfully arrested 154 motorists across the city for operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. These arrests were…

13 May 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Funzi Ngobeni ActionSA Gauteng Provincial Chairperson Funzi Ngobeni.

ActionSA notes the Democratic Alliance’s announcement to table motions of no confidence in both the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg, Cllr Dada Morero, and the Speaker of Council, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu, as yet another opportunistic ploy aimed at exploiting a city already in deep crisis. There is no denying the deep…

13 May 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GOOD ENOUGH MASHEGO

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.

12 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Bongani Mazibuko (DENOSA Gauteng SPOKESPERSPON)

This year 2025, the International Nurses Day theme is “Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”. This theme highlights how crucial it is to promote nurses' health and wellness. It emphasizes how important a healthy nursing workforce is for providing high-quality care, as well as for improving healthcare…

12 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Richard Mamabolo (POPCRU SPOKESPERSON)

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) expresses outrage and deep concern over reports that a South African Police Service (SAPS) trainer has been arrested and removed from the SAPS Training Academy in Tshwane following an alleged rape of a female trainee. This appalling incident represents a serious betrayal…

12 May 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JABU RAKWENA

AZAPO views with dismay and expresses concern over the withdrawal of services by the Healthcare Professionals of the Ekurhuleni Department of Family Medicine at Ekurhuleni due to unpaid overtime hours. This situation reflects a failure by the Gauteng Health Department to provide optimal health services for patients at Ekurhuleni Hospitals…

12 May 13 min