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
754 Episodes
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IN CONVERSTION WITH THATAETSILE SEMENO

Fast fashion has always sold aspiration. But behind the gloss, the glamour, and the faux designer labels lies a reality the industry rarely acknowledges child labour. In a provocative new campaign developed in partnership with The Salvation Army, the language of luxury fashion has been turned inside out to expose…
4 Jul 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA.

A Grade 10 learner from Orange Farm Secondary School in Gauteng has tragically passed away after consuming snacks allegedly purchased from a spaza shop near her home. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed that the learner fell ill shortly after eating the snacks and was taken to a local clinic,…
4 Jul 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CHMBA

Multi-hyphenated DJ, producer, and activist Chmba returns with her latest single, “Dream,” a genre-blending, uplifting track that marks her first solo release after a reflective creative pause. Fusing ancestral percussion, orchestral strings, and affirmational vocals, “Dream” serves as a sonic offering rooted in trust, joy, and the journey toward self-rediscovery…
4 Jul 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GOTHUSAMANG MATSHEGO

In the shadows of prison walls, far from public view, another kind of justice is taking place—one that’s not about punishment, but transformation. Across South Africa’s correctional centres, rehabilitation is quietly reshaping lives, guided by dedicated professionals known as rehabilitators. Their mission? To help those who have committed crimes find…
3 Jul 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MINISTER DEAN MACPHERON

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has convened the first meeting of his newly appointed Advisory Panel on Public Asset Management and Infrastructure, calling on the group to help resolve stalled construction projects and improve the state of public properties across the country. The non-statutory, volunteer-based panel brings together…
3 Jul 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has raised serious concerns about ongoing reports that some public healthcare facilities are refusing treatment to foreign nationals, warning that such practices could worsen the spread of illnesses like HIV and tuberculosis (TB). The commission stated that denying access to healthcare based on…
3 Jul 27 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Gauteng Department of Education following its announcement of a delay in paying stipends to teacher assistants and general workers—a move the organisation says reflects a deep-seated lack of care and urgency within government departments. In a statement released…
2 Jul 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ELIJAH MHLANGA

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Gauteng Department of Education following its announcement of a delay in paying stipends to teacher assistants and general workers—a move the organisation says reflects a deep-seated lack of care and urgency within government departments. In a statement released…
2 Jul 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR SUCCESS BOUANGUI

South Africa continues to face a growing cervical cancer crisis, driven by low screening rates, late diagnoses, high HIV prevalence, and limited access to life-saving treatment and vaccination. The country’s cervical cancer rate ranges between 22.8 and 27 cases per 100,000 women, far exceeding the global average of 15.8 per…
2 Jul 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SUPRISE MANGAIYI

A young cashier’s proud moment of purchasing her first car quickly turned into a nightmare after her employer demanded access to her personal bank records, sparking outrage over employee privacy rights in South Africa. Eza Limelintaka, 28, who works at a Shell garage in Maitland, Cape Town, says she spent…
2 Jul 16 min

IN CONVERASTION WITH Lyn Labuschagne (EAP & Corporate Wellness Development)

As the calendar turns to July, workplaces across South Africa are being encouraged to shift their focus from deadlines to well-being with the launch of Corporate Wellness Week — observed annually from 1–5 July. This national awareness week is dedicated to promoting healthier, more balanced lifestyles among employees while highlighting…
1 Jul 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Mluleki Mntungwa (eThekwini Spokes Person)

The eThekwini Municipality is harnessing the power of technology to drive social impact, with the recent launch of a state-of-the-art Human Capital Centre of Excellence in Nagina, near Mariannridge. Unveiled by Mayor Cyril Xaba on June 27, the centre is a strategic part of the city’s mission to combat youth…
30 Jun 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MILTON

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Nobuhle Nkabane, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Orbit College Football Club following their historic promotion to the Betway Premiership after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Cape Town City FC at Olympia Stadium in Rustenburg on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.
30 Jun 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZINAH,singer, songwriter, actress, and media personality.

Zinah is a singer, songwriter, actress, and media personality from Johannesburg, South Africa. Her performance career began at just seven years old, eventually leading to major roles in productions like The Whitney Houston Tribute Show, Born To Perform, and the eTV series Ubuntu Seriously. In 2021, she signed with David…
27 Jun 15 min
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