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
869 Episodes
40 – 60

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

In Conversation With Tebogo Mashilompane (FOSA national leader)

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has strongly criticised the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, following his recent decision to suspend funding for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in light of allegations of inflated salaries benefiting politically connected individuals. FOSA has condemned the decision as inconsiderate…
29 Jul 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Cassey Chambers SADAG's Operations Director

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng is investigating a deeply tragic incident in which a police captain allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend and her brother, before turning the firearm on himself. The incident occurred late on Saturday evening, 26 July 2025, in Protea.
28 Jul 25 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SKONZ MAKHATHINI

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 Jul 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THABILE MANDEBELE NGOBESE

Joining us in studio today is a true rising star in South Africa’s music and entertainment scene. Born and raised in the picturesque village of Bergville, nestled under the Drakensberg Mountains — or uKhahlamba, as many know them — Thabile Mandebele Ngobese is a dynamic Afro-pop artist and actress whose…
25 Jul 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH FULUFHELO MALAPA

Joining us in studio today is a young creative force whose work speaks volumes without saying a word. Born in 2000 in the Limpopo province Fulufhelo Malapa discovered his love for art at the age of 10. Today, he’s a bold abstract and neo-expressionist visual artist, known for his emotionally…
25 Jul 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ADV THAPELO MATSWIKI

In a developing story we’ve been following closely, the Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has received a response from the Department of Small Business Development — but not without frustration. Following FOSA's formal memorandum and a legal threat issued earlier this week, the department finally responded today, the very day…
25 Jul 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CASSIUS SELALA

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), together with the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in collaboration with the Limpopo Provincial Government, will host the 2025 National Women’s Day Commemoration on Saturday, 09 August 2025. The event will take place at Nkowankowa Stadium in the…
24 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Mr LESIBA MPYA (Spokesperson to MEC of Transport and Logistics)

On 22 July 2025, as part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s drive to enhance service delivery and accessibility, MEC for Transport and Logistics, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, officially unveiled a modern Licensing Centre at Protea Glen Mall in Soweto. This newly launched facility represents a major milestone in improving the efficiency and…
24 Jul 9 min
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