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.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH VUTIVI TSHABALALA- FOUNDER OF WE ARE STEWARDS

For many Grade 12 learners, the matric dance is more than an evening of dressing up, music and celebration. It represents a significant milestone after years of schooling and an opportunity to celebrate with classmates, teachers, friends and family before the final matric examinations. But for families facing financial difficulties,…
27 Aug 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR.SERGIO VALENZUELA- ESCOBEDO THE CURATOR& RESEARCHER FROM FRANCE

A new generation of South African photographers is being given a platform to examine questions of identity, memory, place and belonging through New Storytellers: Trajectories of Belonging, a group exhibition bringing together the work of 26 young creators. The exhibition forms part of the National Legacy Project, a three-year initiative…
27 Aug 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIAN THABANI GWALA

In many communities, discussing mental illness remains deeply taboo. Ignorance, socio-economic strain, and social stigma often push individuals battling depression and anxiety into isolation, preventing them from seeking help. South African actor, creative, and mental health advocate Brian Thabani Gwala—publicly known as "The African Walker" or "Action"—is confronting this crisis…
27 Aug 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MIKATEKO MBALATI

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.
26 Aug 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THATO MOHALE

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.
26 Aug 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BEYONCE MAGAGULA

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.
26 Aug 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LONDANI

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.
26 Aug 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PINKY SEGODIE

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.
26 Aug 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ALLEN

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.
26 Aug 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KHENSANI NDIMANDE

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.
26 Aug 2 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH QUE DABULA

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.
26 Aug 3 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KABELO MOTSHWENE

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.
26 Aug 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH RALEBALA RALI MAMPEULE

MOVE SA, founded by entrepreneur and community builder Rali Mampeule, enters South Africa’s political landscape with a strong emphasis on accountability, transparency, and service delivery. Mampeule, known for his work in housing and infrastructure through the African Housing & Infrastructure Fund, has facilitated over 68,000 housing opportunities and supported more…
25 Aug 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SERGIO ISA DOS SANTOS MPL- DA SHADOW MEC FOR EDUCATION

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has come under fire after revelations that it spent R1.452 billion over five years on temporary mobile classrooms and ablution facilities. While these structures were meant to be short-term solutions, they have increasingly become permanent fixtures in schools, raising concerns about the department’s long-term…
25 Aug 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JOY MOKGATA- WOMEN'S RIGHT ACTIVIST

As thousands of young women pursue their academic journeys at universities and colleges across South Africa, the issue of safety on campus and in surrounding residences has become a pressing concern. For many, leaving home to study represents independence and opportunity, but it also exposes them to risks such as…
25 Aug 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAYA FISHER-FRENCH- FINANCIAL JOURNALIST

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), Africa’s largest asset manager controlling over R3.6 trillion in assets, is facing one of its most serious governance crises in years. The PIC manages the retirement savings of more than 1.26 million government employees, including teachers, police officers, and civil servants, through the Government Employees…
25 Aug 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LIONEL ADENORF- TRC CASES INQUIRY SPOKESPERSON

Today, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola returns to the witness stand at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Cases Inquiry in Johannesburg. This marks Day 76 of the hearings, where Lamola is once again called to account for his record during his tenure as Minister of Justice and Correctional Services…
25 Aug 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TIEGO KHOZA- POLITICAL ANYLIST

This morning, the spotlight once again falls on Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, as he returns to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria. Matlala, a controversial figure long linked to alleged criminal cartels and questionable state contracts, is expected to clarify omissions in his earlier affidavit. Among the names…
25 Aug 8 min
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