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
859 Episodes
20 – 40

IN CONVERSATION WITH Mmemme Mogotsi

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr. Michael Masiapato, has responded to a widely circulated message falsely claiming that, from May 2025, all individuals born in South Africa must enter or exit the country using only a South African passport or face fines, arrest, or a criminal record.The…
4 Aug 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Ms. Thembisa Futshane

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, recently led a successful Mandela Month outreach at the Phakamile Community Learning Centre (CLC), part of Eastern CET College in Kariega. This initiative marked the first national Mandela Month outreach by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) focused…
4 Aug 25 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Lindiwe, Thandiwe Maluleke and Vuyiswa Mochochoko

Male students have consistently performed lower than the female students from primary, high school and even at university level. Although the percentage for female students is always high as compared to male students, it is still concerning that the female and male students who, relatively, have similar school-leaving results have…
4 Aug 20 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Hendrick Makaneta , educational activist

In a move likely to be welcomed by students, the University of Cape Town (UCT) has announced that it will discontinue the use of AI detection tools, such as Turnitin’s AI Score, effective October 1, 2025. This decision follows the endorsement of UCT’s AI in Education Framework by the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee…
4 Aug 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NELCASA, COKZIN AND CON FIELLA

De Joint Production is the collaborative vision of three talented South African music producers and DJs: Cokzin (Collen Ralinala), Kon Fiella (Olsen Nwandula), and Nelcasa (Andre Nhalungo). Together, they have created a vibrant music label that is rapidly becoming synonymous with innovation in the amapiano genre. Each member brings a…
1 Aug 27 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAYA AMOLO

Maya Amolo is a Kenyan singer-songwriter and producer whose music explores life‘s intricacies through the lens of alternative R&B with afro-pop sensibilities. Maya’s sugary vocals and soft harmonies have amassed her a loyal global listenership and the homegrown support of East Africa‘s creative community.   Her debut project, Leave Me…
1 Aug 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Belinda KAYSER-ECHEOZONJOKU

the Democratic Alliance (DA) briefed the members of the media at the Johannesburg council chamber on the continued failings of the City of Johannesburg (CoJ). With the G20 Summit 3 months away tomorrow, the DA cannot help but wonder what the point of the parallel structures in the form of…
1 Aug 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Ms Lerato Motaung & Ms Maureen Mabas

Section 33 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa is one of the most important legal provisions safeguarding the rights of ordinary citizens. It ensures that every person is treated fairly and reasonably by organs of state and anyone performing a public function. What Does Section 33 Say?…
31 Jul 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MR ROGER TUCKELDOE (the Acting DDG: Food Security and Agrarian Reform)

South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to food sovereignty as a cornerstone of national resilience and development. Speaking at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Steenhuisen outlined several strategic initiatives aimed at bolstering local food systems and empowering…
31 Jul 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMPILO,DIMPHO,TUMISO

Nompilo Khumalo, a 27-year-old filmmaker from Soweto, has earned major acclaim after winning a Special Mention award at the Visions of Freedom Film Festival, which runs as part of the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival held at Constitution Hill in Johannesburg. Her poignant short film, Legae Laka (“My Home”), co-directed with…
30 Jul 26 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MOIRA GERSZT (CEO of the smile foundfation)

Every child deserves the chance to smile with confidence. But for many children born with cleft lip or cleft palate, something as simple as a smile or a meal can be a daily struggle. A cleft lip is a common congenital condition where a baby is born with an opening…
30 Jul 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GLYNNIS BREYTENBACH

It’s now been more than a week since President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke — and the silence is growing louder. The Presidency confirmed the decision was made to allow for an independent inquiry into Chauke’s fitness to hold office, following serious allegations…
30 Jul 20 min

In Conversation With Selepe Madisha Motivational speaker

VOW 88.1 is a campus-based community radio station broadcasting from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. The station has a variety of music and talk show that reflect the life of the youth, students, politics and tackles social issues. We are on air 24 hours a day, 7 days…
29 Jul 6 min

In Conversation With Livhuwani Electrical Specialist

Eskom has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at empowering households to claim their right to cleaner, affordable, and sustainable electricity through Small-Scale Embedded Generation (SSEG) systems—most commonly solar PV installations. The campaign supports residents in Eskom-supplied areas by helping them comply with the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)…
29 Jul 10 min

In Conversation With Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson

Emergency services transported all the injured students to various hospitals for medical attention. According to Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla, the incident occurred on Westpark Drive and involved a white Toyota Quantum operating as a scholar transport vehicle. Preliminary investigations reveal that the driver of the minibus…
29 Jul 8 min
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