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
1,173 Episodes
580 – 600

IN CONVERSATION WITH uGugundlovu

uGugu Ndlovu , Hailing from the culturally rich township of Chesterville in Durban, uGugu Ndlovu is an Afro-soul singer-songwriter whose music is deeply rooted in authenticity, spiritual connection, and the timeless tradition of storytelling. Her sound—a heartwarming fusion of Afro-soul, R&B, and gospel influences—evokes deep introspection and collective healing, capturing…
9 May 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Halo Yagami

Monde Ngcobo, better known as Halo Yagami, is a 28-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer redefining the South African music landscape. Born and raised in KwaMashu, Durban, and now based in Johannesburg, he burst onto the scene in 2022 with his game-changing debut EP, Usiba. Since then, he has become one…
9 May 21 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI

About six months ago, a medical doctor examined a seven-year-old girl, who has become publicly known as “Cwecwe”, in the Eastern Cape and a rape complaint was subsequently lodged with the police. This investigation is ongoing amid extreme public scrutiny and controversy. On Tuesday, 15 April 2025, those in charge…
7 May 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR LAVINIA LUMU

Every year, the first Wednesday of May marks World Maternal Mental Health Day—a global initiative to raise awareness about the critical but often overlooked mental health challenges mothers face before, during, and after pregnancy. While the campaign is worldwide, South Africa faces its own urgent crisis: many women suffer in…
7 May 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Nicole Liedemann Telukram

In a powerful act of love, advocacy, and endurance, Nicole Liedemann Telukram is now eight days into a remarkable 45-day, 1,800-kilometre walk from Johannesburg to Cape Town. Her mission? To raise urgent awareness and funds for Dercum’s Disease, a rare and painfully misunderstood condition her husband Shaun—also known as Sathish—has…
7 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH COLLEN MSIBI (NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON)

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.
6 May 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZWELI DLAMINI

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.
6 May 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SELEPE MADISHA

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.
6 May 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Phumudzo Ndou, (chairperson of Ndou Attorneys)

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.
6 May 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Roshni Parbhoo-Seetha (SADAG's Project Manager for Education)

This May, as we observe National Teen Self-Esteem Month 2025, there’s an urgent need to shine a spotlight on South African teenage boys, many of whom are silently battling low confidence, societal pressure, and limited emotional support. This annual initiative is a call to action for families, schools, and communities…
5 May 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Wesley

RS South Africa, a global provider of industrial solutions, has officially opened applications for the RS Grass Roots Student Project Fund 2025—an initiative designed to support engineering students with up to R10,000 in RS products to help bring their innovative ideas to life. The program champions hands-on learning, prototyping, and…
5 May 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Cassius ( head of communications)

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.
5 May 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH RUBYGOLD

RubyGold—a South African vocalist and performance artist whose music is all heart, heritage, and healing. RubyGold recently released two emotionally charged singles, “Fee-lee-huh da Lolita” and “Burning Fire,” both rooted in deep personal storytelling and messages of strength, resilience, and transformation. “Filha da Lolita,” which means “Lolita’s Child” in Portuguese,…
2 May 21 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JADE CHARNEL ALEXANDER ( MALUME JADE)

Today, we’re stepping behind the lens with Charnel Jade Alexander popularly known as “MALUME JADE “of the most exciting visual storytellers coming out of South Africa right now. She has captured the spirit of culture, music, fashion, and art—especially within the entertainment industry. Her work includes stunning visuals of recognizable…
2 May 12 min
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