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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.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH Khathutshelo Rasilingwane

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.
9 Sep 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHEAL SUN

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.
9 Sep 7 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.
9 Sep 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MMEMME MOGOTSI

South Africa’s migration debate has moved well beyond the question of how many undocumented people are being deported. The bigger challenge now is whether the country can build a system that prevents irregular entry, identifies people accurately, processes immigration and asylum claims efficiently, and knows who is entering and leaving…
7 Sep 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH XOLANI FIHLA

If you’re heading out onto Johannesburg’s roads this morning, you may want to think twice before taking that shortcut you’ve used a hundred times. Johannesburg has been battered by heavy rain, and yesterday we saw just how quickly conditions can become dangerous. At Siemert Road and Currey Street in Doornfontein,…
7 Sep 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SOLLY MOLAYI

According to Statistics South Africa’s 2026 Mid-Year Population Estimates, the country’s fertility rate has fallen to 2.12 children per woman. That is very close to the conventional replacement level of around 2.1 children per woman. The fertility rate has been declining over time as South Africa follows the broader global…
7 Sep 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NKULULEKO TSELANE

The 2026 Local Government Elections are scheduled for 4 November, putting political parties under increasing pressure to finalise candidates and campaign structures. The immediate trigger for this conversation is the ANC’s reported failure to submit candidate lists in some wards by the required deadline. Party President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated…
7 Sep 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MR RICHARD

The world’s attention is turning to Cape Town this week as researchers, policymakers, health professionals, community organisations and safety experts from across the globe gather for the 16th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion, known as Safety 2026. Taking place from 1 to 4 September 2026 at the…
2 Sep 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Kavita Ramjee, Chief Human Resources Officer & Busi Raphekwane, Chief Empowerment Officer

Township-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are an important part of South Africa’s economic landscape, providing livelihoods, creating employment and supporting economic activity within communities. Yet, despite their potential, many township entrepreneurs continue to face barriers that make it difficult to grow their businesses beyond survival and into sustainable, competitive…
2 Sep 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Vhatuka Mbelengwa Political and social commentator

South Africa’s political landscape has entered a new phase, with voters increasingly questioning the performance of political parties, the quality of governance and whether the country’s political establishment is providing credible solutions to everyday challenges. Against this backdrop, a new political commentary platform is turning its attention to the state…
2 Sep 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Innocent Mabusela, CEO of Jozi My Jozi

The private sector is being urged to play a leading role in the restoration and rejuvenation of the Johannesburg High Court, with the ambitious project expected to cost approximately R360 million. The call was made by Jozi My Jozi chairman Professor Maurice Radebe during an event in Johannesburg on Thursday…
2 Sep 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MARCEL

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.
2 Sep 9 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.
2 Sep 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZANELE SABELA

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.
1 Sep 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SIHLE NKOSI

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.
1 Sep 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

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.
1 Sep 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH M PASHA

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.
28 Aug 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NONNY MTHIYA

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.
28 Aug 25 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LERATO NTWAMPE

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.
28 Aug 20 min
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