AREA CODE

IN CONVERSATION WITH TERRANCE KHALA

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 Oct 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LONWABO MAVUSO

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.

8 Oct 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TRACY FEINSTEIN [SADAG]

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.

8 Oct 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VENISHIA NARA [ SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST AND AUDIOBIOLOGIST AT BELLAVISTA SCHOOL]

October is ADHD, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about learning differences and the support children need to thrive in the classroom. Dyslexia is a difference in how the brain processes language and reading, and it is not a reflection of a child’s intelligence or effort…

8 Oct 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PETER BEZUIDENHOUDT [WITS UNIVERSITY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT]

Wits University is set to invest R341 million in a new Cultural Precinct that aims to strengthen the relationship between the university and the City of Johannesburg while creating a major new destination for arts, culture, performance, heritage and creative innovation. The five-year development will transform the south-eastern edge of…

8 Oct 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH REBECCA APALA

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.

7 Oct 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH RUSSEL MAMOBOLA

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.

7 Oct 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NICO DE JAEGER

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.

7 Oct 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI

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.

7 Oct 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DENNIS BLOEM

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.

7 Oct 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL WATERS

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has accused Gauteng Infrastructure Development MEC Jacob Mamabolo of contradicting himself regarding the availability of government-owned buildings that could potentially house education district offices. The controversy centres on the more than R183 million the Gauteng government reportedly spends each year renting privately owned buildings for ten…

6 Oct 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BRONWYNN ENGELBRECHT

The Tarlton Agripark project in Mogale City has come under scrutiny after the Democratic Alliance (DA) raised concerns about the effectiveness of a reported R45 million investment that currently supports just 11 enterprises. The issue has reignited debate about whether government agricultural funding is reaching enough emerging farmers and delivering…

6 Oct 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LAWRANCE MOSIA

South Africans continue to face significant economic pressure as the cost of living, unemployment and household debt remain major concerns for many families. Increasingly, people are exploring entrepreneurship, side businesses and alternative income opportunities as a way to supplement their earnings and improve their financial circumstances. This shift has sparked…

6 Oct 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VERONICA NETANGAHENI

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasingly becoming a major public health concern globally, particularly among young people and those in the 15 to 24 age group. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that more than one million curable sexually transmitted infections are acquired every day worldwide among people aged 15…

6 Oct 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TIEGO KHOZA

The Johannesburg High Court has ordered that oral evidence be heard in a high-profile legal dispute between ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula and ANC NEC member Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The ruling comes after Mbalula failed to secure a final interdict against Dlamini-Zuma, who alleged that money was distributed to delegates during the…

6 Oct 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHAKAMILE HLUBI-MAJOLA

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is warning parents to be more vigilant about their children's online activities, saying sexual predators are increasingly using social media and messaging platforms to groom young people. According to MISA, what often begins as seemingly innocent conversations with strangers can develop into online sexual…

5 Oct 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TIEGO KHOZA

A new News24/SABI Strategy Group poll has highlighted the growing political contest for control of Johannesburg ahead of South Africa's 2026 local government elections. The survey suggests that no single party is on track for an outright majority in the city, pointing to a highly fragmented political landscape where coalition…

5 Oct 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MPHO SEBOPA

The family of twin teenagers from Mamelodi is struggling to come to terms with the tragic loss of the boys, who were stabbed to death in their home. According to family members, the devastating incident has left relatives shocked, heartbroken, and searching for answers about what led to the killings…

5 Oct 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMCEBO DLAMINI, THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN ALCOHOL POLICY ALLIANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA(SAAPA SA)

South Africa needs to move beyond telling people to “drink responsibly” and confront the price, availability and marketing of alcohol if it wants to reduce the harm linked to drinking, according to the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA). The call comes ahead of the National…

2 Oct 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVIYN VERMEULEN, KWELA FICTION PUBLISHER

Books can offer readers an escape, preserve memories, document history and give voice to experiences that might otherwise remain unheard. But before a book reaches a reader, there is an extensive publishing process behind it — from discovering an author and developing a manuscript to editing, marketing and ultimately bringing…

2 Oct 8 min