IN CONVERSATION WITH KINGSOL CHABALALA, DA Member of Provincial Legislature

At 39, Michelle Roniak appears to have it all: a thriving business, a vibrant social life, and a loving family. But beneath the surface lives her all-consuming obsession with physical perfection. Life is a relentless cycle of starving, dieting and binging. Every day begins with her rejecting what she sees…

In 1996, the South African Schools Act outlawed corporal punishment, bringing an end to an era where physical force — caning, slapping, and hitting — was a common way to discipline learners. The law made it clear: no child may be subjected to violence in school. Teachers who break this…

Relentless pressure from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng over the long-delayed Johannesburg South Forensic Pathology Laboratory, whose incomplete state has denied residents access to timely autopsies, post-mortems, and toxicology reports, is beginning to pay dividends. The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has finally conceded that…

August is Women’s Month in South Africa — a time to celebrate the resilience, courage, and achievements of women. But it’s also a moment to reflect on the challenges women continue to face, especially when it comes to their health. One area that often goes unnoticed is uterine health. The…

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.