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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
984 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH CHIEF MASHAVHELA

September is Heritage Month in South Africa — a time to honour the many cultures that weave together the country’s diverse identity. Among them is the proud and vibrant **Venda culture**, rooted in the far north of Limpopo. Rich in tradition, language, music, and spirituality, the Venda people have preserved…
4 Sep 11 min

In Conversation With Andile Tshona

The South African Social Security Agency, or SASSA, has confirmed that social grant payments for September 2025 will go ahead as planned, reassuring beneficiaries who rely on these payments for basic needs like food, utilities, and transport. Over 19 million grants are paid monthly, reaching more than 12 million South…
3 Sep 10 min

In Conversation With Dr Whitney Rosenberg, Co-founder of Baby Saver South Africa

Baby Savers South Africa is a national coalition of NGOs that provides safe alternatives for mothers in crisis who feel they cannot care for their newborn babies. Through specially designed Baby Saver boxes, installed at approved centres across the country, the boxes ensures that infants are safely relinquished rather than…
3 Sep 13 min

In Conversation With Innocent Moloi Paralegal

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.
3 Sep 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Boitumelo Thage

The alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old learner at Prinshof School in Pretoria has sparked outrage and renewed calls for accountability in South Africa’s education system. The incident came to light after the school’s social worker noticed a sudden decline in the student’s academic performance and alerted the father, who…
2 Sep 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Hopewell RADEBE & Samkelo Mokhine

Hopewell RADEBE (Office and Projects Manager at SANEF) and Samkelo Mokhine (Executive Director freedom of expression A silent protest took place in Stockholm, Sweden, on Thursday, 14 August 2025, to honour journalists who were recently killed in a targeted Israeli strike on Gaza. The demonstration, organized by the Swedish Journalists’…
2 Sep 29 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Nomvula Nhlapo

The 3rd Annual African Critical Minerals Summit took place on 25–26 August 2025 at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre in Fourways, Johannesburg. The gathering brought together government, business, finance, civil society, and academia to shape Africa’s mineral and energy future.
2 Sep 7 min

In Conversation With Phuti Maraba

Phuti Maraba is a young entrepreneur. He taught himself to code and created Munchiez, a food ordering platform built by students, for students. After facing the shock of failing his first year at university, Phuti turned a major setback into a bold new vision. The app puts convenience at students’…
1 Sep 16 min

In Conversation With Sibonelo Mtshali (soccer coach)

In communities across South Africa, sport has become more than just a pastime—it’s a lifeline. For many young boys, particularly those from disadvantaged families, sports provide structure, purpose, and hope in environments often marred by poverty, crime, and limited opportunities. Organized sports programs and grassroots initiatives are increasingly being recognized…
1 Sep 11 min

In Conversation With Tebogo Mashilompane(National leader of FOSA)

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has issued a strong condemnation of Minister Cachalia, accusing him of shielding individuals implicated in corruption instead of confronting wrongdoing. The organization described the Minister’s actions as two-faced and said they undermine the fight against crime and corruption in the country. According to FOSA,…
1 Sep 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SALLY NHLANHLA

At today’s W-WIITS 2025 Summit, we are honored to welcome Ms. Sally Nhlanhla, the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of Rekindle Learning—a trailblazing South African edtech firm redefining corporate learning through microlearning and mobile-first solutions. A Leader with Vision and Experience Sally Nhlanhla brings over a decade of expertise in business…
28 Aug 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MAKGATHO (CEO NETCAMPUS)

At the forefront of South Africa’s ICT training and innovation landscape stands Ms. Tebogo Makgatho, the dynamic CEO of Netcampus. With a background that spans scientific study, ICT research, and skills development leadership, she has built a reputation as a visionary who transforms challenges into opportunities. When she took the…
28 Aug 14 min
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