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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.
Weekly English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews
1,187 Episodes
80 – 100

IN CONVERSATION WITH SAI HLE

There is a pulse to South Africa’s sound that refuses to be contained, and few embody it more vividly than SAI HLE. The sister duo of Amahle and Siphosethu Koom have arrived with UBUMNND, a radiant new single that celebrates joy, freedom, and the beauty of shared moments. The song…
7 Nov 22 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH REFILWE SEDITI

The North West province continues to be a wellspring of artistic excellence in South Africa, and among its brightest stars shines Refilwe Sediti — a singer, songwriter, actor, producer, and entrepreneur whose creative journey bridges music, theatre, and film. Born in Kanana, near Klerksdorp, Refilwe’s love affair with performance began…
7 Nov 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMCEBO DLAMINI ( Campaign Director for SAAPA South Africa’s Alcohol Taxation initiative)

The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA), a regional network of civil society organizations, is committed to advocating for evidence-based alcohol policies that protect public health, promote social justice, and reduce alcohol-related harm across Southern Africa. Through research, advocacy, and collaboration, SAAPA supports communities in creating safer environments and addressing…
7 Nov 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOPANE (FOSA’s national leader)

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has expressed outrage over reports that 17 South African men, including 16 from KwaZulu-Natal, are trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine and are pleading for help to return home. According to FOSA, the men — aged between 20 and 39 — are…
7 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BONGO WITBOOI

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.
6 Nov 2 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHYLLIS QIBI (AUTHOR)

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.
6 Nov 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR. WONGANI NYANGULU AND YAMIKANI MAKANGA

Dr. Wongani Nyangulu PhD Candidate, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Dr. Wongani Nyangulu is a public health researcher and PhD candidate at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. His work focuses on the intersection of health communication, data transparency, and the role of media in advancing public health accountability in…
6 Nov 12 min

In Conversation WIth Pakes Dikgetsi, Cel: COPE’s Acting National Chairperson.

The Congress of the People (COPE) notes with deep concern the shallow statement coming from leaders of the Government of National Unity (GNU), who seem content to exchange pleasantries while the country burns. The outcomes of the recent GNU meeting fail to address the urgent and mounting challenges facing ordinary…
5 Nov 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Kholofelo Morodi

The City of Tshwane’s MMC for Corporate and Shared Services, Cllr Kholofelo Morodi, is launching a series of oversight and engagement activities this week — all aimed at tightening local governance and promoting safer, more accountable urban management.
4 Nov 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Beauregard Tromp

Convenor & Speaker Liaison of the African Invstigative Journalism Conference The African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) is the largest gathering of investigative journalists in Africa. For 21 years, it has provided a space where journalists, editors, and media innovators can share ideas, build skills, and highlight stories that make a…
4 Nov 21 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Pieter Duvenage, political analyst

The GNU—comprising ten political parties including the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) and others—concluded a two day retreat in Gauteng at the Cradle of Humankind on 3 November 2025.
4 Nov 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Noluthando Moledi Legal Counsel

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.
4 Nov 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH EDWARD MOLOPI

For years, informal traders have formed the heartbeat of Johannesburg’s inner-city economy — providing affordable goods, creating jobs, and adding vibrancy to urban spaces. However, tensions between traders and the City of Johannesburg have persisted over regulation, trading spaces, and law enforcement.
3 Nov 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Billy Claasen

Executive Director: Rural and Farmworkers Development Organization In Citrusdal, Western Cape, a businessman was arrested for allegedly grooming and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl. The incident has sparked outrage in the community, with local activists pointing to broader patterns of child abuse and concerns about how such cases are handled…
3 Nov 10 min
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