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
945 Episodes
160 – 180

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MARIA VAN DRIEL-KHANYA DIRECOR

The City of Johannesburg’s Directorate of Arts, Culture and Heritage plans to evict Khanya College from the historic Workers Museum (WM) Cottage to make way for administrative offices. Since March 2025, the Khanya Board has engaged the directorate, but to no avail. This decision threatens the closure of the city’s…
17 Jul 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZOLA MBATHA

Old people estates that get taken without their knowledge or sometimes after they die, their children will only find out then that the house was purchased in an unclaimed estate issue.
16 Jul 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JEFF MABUNGA (YIMOSA: Founder)

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of deep-rooted criminal collusion within the SAPS is not a decisive intervention. It’s just another delay tactic. While Action Society acknowledges the gravity of the allegations made by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, we are deeply concerned that the establishment…
16 Jul 6 min

In Conversation With Bongani King Ramontja Chairperson Soil of Africa

Soil of Africa Rejects “Special Leave” for Minister Mchunu and Demands Urgent Reform in the Police Ministry. We, as Soil of Africa, a civic movement rooted in the grassroots and speaking on behalf of the voiceless, cannot remain silent. We are on the ground every day standing, walking, and fighting…
15 Jul 23 min

In Conversation With Michael Waters DA Gauteng E Government Spokesperson

Only 260 public schools out of 2059 are connected to the Gauteng Broadband Network (GBN), leaving millions of learners isolated from the internet and creating a new lost generation. This was revealed in replies to questions asked by the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) to the…
15 Jul 9 min

In Conversation With Dr Pritika Ramharack, Senior Scientist at SAMRC

hermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), an entity of the Department of Health, together with South Africa’s Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), have announced the official opening of a dedicated training facility for advanced molecular science…
15 Jul 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jan Nabane , Young Communist League Gauteng

The Young Communist League of South African (YCLSA) Gauteng Province convened the 7th provincial congress, from 27- 30 July 2025, under the theme “2025: The Year of Branches Consolidating the Youth Voice for a Socialist State”, congress convened at Tshwane District, Gauteng Province, Premos Conference Hotel, with 350 voting delegates…
11 Jul 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Aubrey Qwana.

outh African music sensation Aubrey Qwana has released his latest single, “Ivaka”, a soul-stirring anthem that explores the emotional and spiritual journey of overcoming life’s challenges and embracing second chances. Known for his heartfelt storytelling and unique musical style, Qwana once again delivers a powerful message—this time through the lens…
11 Jul 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jonathan Van Der Walt (the Legal Resource Centre)

State Capture and Beyond Campaign Releases Groundbreaking Water Justice Opinion Piece JOHANNESBURG, 09 JULY 2025 – The State Capture and Beyond (SCAB) Campaign—a collaborative initiative of the Human Rights Media Trust (HRMT), the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), and Brot für die Welt, and co-funded by the EU—has released a critical…
10 Jul 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Thulani TSHEFUTA (C20 Chairperson)

As a key engagement group within the G20 framework, the C20 brings together diverse voices from civil society organizations (CSOs), enabling them to influence decision-making on global challenges, such as climate change, economic inequality, health, and social justice. South Africa's leadership in the C20 reflects its commitment to fostering inclusivity,…
10 Jul 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Minister Isaac Sileku.

The Western Cape Government has raised serious concerns following a tragic spike in road fatalities and drunk driving arrests recorded over a single week. 11:10 Between 30 June and 6 July 2025, 23 people lost their lives in as many crashes across the province. The fatalities included: • 15 pedestrians…
10 Jul 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BONGANI MAIMELE

South African Public Officials to Learn from China’s City Governance Innovations The National School of Government (NSG) has organised a learning exchange programme on City Governance in collaboration with Beijing Jiaotong University, supported by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The programme runs from 7 to 27 July and is attended…
9 Jul 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BERNICE SWARTS

Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Bernice Swarts, has officially launched the One Million Trees Campaign under the theme: “My Tree, My Oxygen. Plant Yours Today.” The campaign forms part of the Presidential Ten Million Trees Flagship Project, now in its fourth year, and aims to inspire…
9 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MALULEKE COLBETH

A growing obesity crisis in South Africa is drawing comparisons to the early days of the HIV epidemic — with stigma, lack of access to treatment, and disproportionate impact on women once again at the centre. According to the World Obesity Federation, nearly two-thirds of South African women are currently…
9 Jul 13 min
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