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
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IN CONVERSATION WITH YAHTO KRAFT

South African Television viewers might recognize him from Season 3 of the hit television reality show, The Voice South Africa, with the astonishing Lira as his coach, where he placed 6th overall. After coming off a two year international tour, where he was a backing vocalist in The Greatest Love…
15 Aug 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR ANDREW FORBES

Professor Andrew Forbes, a physicist at the University of the Witwatersrand and head of its Structured Light Laboratory, has been awarded the R2.5 million Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for his groundbreaking research into quantum information — a field that could revolutionise global computing. The award, granted by the Oppenheimer Memorial…
15 Aug 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VUSI MAYISA

That was Vusi Mayisa, popularly known on Tik Tok as @thandumuzi. We’ve been chatting about his life as an e-hailing driver, and the challenges he faces on the road. Vusi Mayisa, known on Tik Tok as @thandumuzi, is an online creator with 150 000 followers and 1.7 million likes on…
15 Aug 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH WANDILE NDABAZANDILE

Wandile Ndabazandile, professionally known as War-ndile, is an emerging South African artist celebrated for his versatility and passion for music. Born on April 5, 2000, in Gauteng and originally from Willowvale in the Eastern Cape, he was raised by a single mother after losing his father at a young age…
15 Aug 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr. Khulile Mtsetfwa ( CEO of SWATEK Defence and Aerospace)

In honour of Women's Month, we spotlight Dr. Khulile Mtsetfwa, a pioneering force in South Africa's defence and aerospace industry. As the CEO of Swatek Defence and Aerospace, Dr. Mtsetfwa exemplifies resilience, innovation, and leadership in a sector traditionally dominated by men. From Adversity to Triumph Dr. Mtsetfwa's journey is…
14 Aug 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dineo Maphaka ( Production Manager, Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) Department, ABB Electrification)

In the bustling Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) department at ABB Electrification, precision meets leadership in the form of Dineo Maphaka, Production Manager and trailblazer. She oversees fabrication, panel assembly, wiring, and dispatch operations — ensuring that every unit of switchgear leaving the factory floor meets the highest quality standards. “I…
14 Aug 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Sphiwe Shabangu.

Operation Dudula has once again made headlines, this time for staging protests at public health facilities and calling for the removal of certain government ministers. The organisation, now a registered political party, says its aim is to protect South African citizens from what it claims is the strain undocumented migrants…
14 Aug 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jared Ashleigh Naiken

In today’s hyperconnected world, our smartphones have become more than just communication tools — for many, they’re almost like an extra limb. But while these devices keep us informed and entertained, research suggests that spending more than four hours a day staring at a small screen can do more harm…
14 Aug 13 min

In Conversation With Shenaid de Wet (Shipping Manager, at Buhler)

As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month this August 2025 under the theme Generation Equality, we shine the spotlight on Shenaid de Wet — a woman whose determination and resilience have taken her from cleaning storerooms to managing complex shipping operations in a male-dominated industry. With nearly three decades in the…
13 Aug 12 min

In Conversation With Lesiba Mpya (MEC's Spokesperson)

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT), working alongside public transport operators, has established the Public Transport Crisis Committee to resolve the long-standing backlog in operating licenses. The committee was set up in January this year and is chaired by MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela. Initially created to work with the…
13 Aug 20 min

In Conversation With Mr Foster Mohale (Health Departmental Spokesperson)

Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi visited the Northern Cape on Friday, 8 August 2025, in response to the Health Ombud’s recently released report on the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Hospital and Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. The Health Ombud, on 30 July…
13 Aug 15 min

In Conversation With Innocent and Mr Jacobus Tau Sekotoma (Morei Legal)

A child’s birth certificate is more than just a legal document—it is a vital record that establishes identity and parental rights. Including the father’s details on the birth certificate is an important step in securing a child’s legal status and access to various rights and benefits. In South Africa, having…
13 Aug 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Lungi Mkwani

As South Africa celebrates Women's Month with tributes to powerful trailblazers, entrepreneurs, and leaders, one story continues to be left out — that of the South African woman with disability who is still knocking on doors that remain closed.
12 Aug 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Khanyisa Ntswendwana

Two major online fast-fashion brands now hold 3.6% of the country’s clothing, textile, footwear and leather retail market, totaling a worth of R7.3 billion in sales for 2023. What does this mean for the South African fashion industry?
12 Aug 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Zama Ntshona, ATM Spokesperson

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has formally lodged a complaint against Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, accusing him of making racist remarks directed at black South Africans.
11 Aug 8 min
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