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
690 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH Tebogo Mashilompane (national leader of FOSA)

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA), a civil society organization, has called for all charges against five Walter Sisulu University (WSU) students to be withdrawn. The students were arrested last week amid a tense confrontation between police and demonstrators at the university’s Nelson Mandela Drive campus.
10 Jun 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GoodEnough Mashego, independent political analysist.

South Africa lost another politician to a bullet. Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole (68) was gunned down on Saturday night while attending a meeting at the Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong, Gauteng. Three unknown gunmen opened fire, killing him and injuring two others. One victim remains in the…
10 Jun 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr Mahtab Hayat

Overview In a groundbreaking development, scientists from Wits University have identified two previously unknown genes linked to breast cancer in Black South African women. These genes have not been associated with the disease in past international studies, signaling a critical step forward in understanding breast cancer risk among African populations…
10 Jun 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Matthew Parks (Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator)

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has sharply criticised Higher Education and Training Minister Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her of displaying an “arrogant” attitude during a recent appearance before Parliament. Nkabane was questioned by the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training over the process used to appoint…
9 Jun 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Mukelani Dimba

the Information Regulator (Regulator) in partnership with Naspers and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) co-hosted the Children Data Protection and Online Safety Session at the Sizwile School for Deaf Children in Dobsonville, Soweto. The session focused on the theme “Protecting personal information of children online” and incorporated the national theme in…
9 Jun 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DINEO CARO

Dineo Caro — hailed from the small town of Barkly West, just outside Kimberley in the Northern Cape — has been recognized for her natural talent from a young age. Often the entertainer in her family, her love for music was born in the church, where she performed in front…
6 Jun 13 min

IN CONVRERSATION WITH THAPELO SEEMISE

Thapelo Seemise, popularly known as TIPS—an acronym for Through Inspiration People Succeed—and affectionately called Tips Shampoo or Shampoonaiza, is one of South Africa’s most celebrated sports comedians. With over 11 years on SABC’s Sport@10, he has become a household name thanks to his sharp wit, charismatic interviews, and engaging commentary…
6 Jun 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH WILLIAM BALOYI

The South African government has strongly condemned the violent incidents that have erupted at the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. The unrest stems from student protests following the release on bail of Mr. Manelisi Mampana, the acting residence manager, who faces charges in…
6 Jun 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NICOLE LIEDEMANN-TELUKRAM

After 35 days on foot and more than 1,800 kilometres behind her, Nicole Liedemann-Telukram has officially arrived in Cape Town — completing a remarkable journey that began in Johannesburg and captured national attention. We've followed her from the very beginning, and today, her mission to raise awareness for rare diseases…
5 Jun 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ALTHEA RAMRATTAN

The latest Household Affordability Index released by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group for May 2025 reveals that food insecurity in South Africa is worsening, with the average cost of a household food basket climbing to R5,466.59. This marks a monthly increase of R46.29 (0.9%) from April and a…
5 Jun 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BOTHLALE MODISANE

The recent discovery of 14-year-old Likhona Fose’s mutilated body in Roodepoort has sent shockwaves across South Africa, highlighting the country’s deepening crisis of violence against women and children. Her brutal killing adds to the growing number of femicide and child murder cases that have gripped the nation with fear and…
5 Jun 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SERGIO ISA DOS SANTOS

Six-week delays by the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) to open the school's online admission process for the 2026 academic year will be a repeat of chaos and misery, resulting in learners missing months of schooling. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng reiterates that the application process should commence early…
5 Jun 21 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THOKO MASHIANE

Tourism is not only a key pillar of South Africa’s economy, contributing close to 3% of our GDP, but it is also a powerful vehicle for transformation, job creation, and local development. However, it remains a sector in which black South Africans, and particularly black women and youth, are still…
5 Jun 6 min

In Conversation With Surprise Vuma (SMV attorneys inc)

claimants against the Road Accident Fund (RAF), has filed a legal challenge against a recent directive enforcing mandatory mediation for civil trials in the Gauteng Division of the High Court. The group is asking the court to declare the directive unconstitutional and invalid, and is seeking an interim order to…
4 Jun 17 min

In Conversation With Kamantha Pillay, (Donor Relations Practitioner at SANBS)

Every June, South Africa observes National Blood Donor Month—a time dedicated to honoring the everyday heroes who roll up their sleeves to donate blood, and to encouraging more people to do the same. Spearheaded by the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS), this…
4 Jun 10 min
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