AREA CODE

In Conversation With Fatou Bensouda – Ambassador, Gambian High Commission to the UK

Mrs Fatou Bensouda was the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), between June 2012 and June 2021. In 2011, she was elected by consensus by the Assembly of States Parties to serve in this capacity. Mrs Bensouda was nominated and supported as the sole African candidate for election to…

5 Nov 15 min

In Conversation With Mpho Moloi, Paralegal, and Dr Chris De Kock, a Crime Analyst.

Orange Farm Identified as a Murder Hotspot in Gauteng – First Quarter Crime Stats. Orange Farm, Gauteng — The first quarter crime statistics released by the South African Police Service (SAPS) have painted a worrying picture for Orange Farm. The township has been identified as one of Gauteng’s hotspots for…

5 Nov 15 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 Mzimasi Neti Deputy Director: CDC Surveillance Gauteng Department of Health

The City of Tshwane is facing an uptick in cases of typhoid fever, prompting investigations into the source of the outbreak. Local health authorities are intensifying efforts to trace where the infection is coming from, how contaminated water or food sources may be involved, and to prevent further spread.

4 Nov 6 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

IN CONVERSATION WITH Tinyiko Simbine , CFO & COO of GirlCode

The upcoming South African Future Trust (SAFT) Summit — South Africa’s premier business growth and innovation event. This initiative is an opportunity to unlock access to markets, providing real and tangible support to entrepreneurs who are ready to scale their businesses.

3 Nov 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF. DIRK COETZEE

The KwaZulu-Natal coalition government, known as the Government of Provincial Unity (GPU), is experiencing mounting internal pressure. Amid demands from the ANC to remove certain MECs, Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli may initiate a cabinet reshuffle.

3 Nov 24 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Jannie Rossouw

honorary professor at Wits Business School and economist of Altitude Wealth Management Former President Thabo Mbeki has warned that South Africa is on a dangerous trajectory — calling for urgent intervention to prevent multiple crises from deepening. His comments come as the country grapples with sluggish economic growth, record-high unemployment,…

3 Nov 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SINETHAMBA

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.

31 Oct 30 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ELLIOT SITHOLE

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.

31 Oct 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH WESLEY HOOD

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.

30 Oct 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DJ Kenzhero: Johannesburg’s Musical Architect

Kenneth Nzama, professionally known as DJ Kenzhero, is one of Johannesburg’s most influential DJs, blending hip-hop, soul, funk and jazz. Born in 1976, he began his career in 1998, DJing at poetry sessions across the city, and became a pioneer of South Africa’s hip-hop DJ scene. Kenzhero co-owns The Artivist…

30 Oct 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr Nikki Comninos Director of Unspoken War Documentary

a South African director and editor with 20 years of experience crafting complex stories into compelling television. In November next series launches: Unspoken War, a five-part historical documentary series that explores the conflicts in South Africa, Angola, and Namibia from the 1960s to 1990s and the legacy that lingers today.

30 Oct 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Navhani Tshikosi

final-year Civil Engineering student at Wits and the founder of HRA Transportation (Pty) Ltd, a student-led company providing affordable transport, storage and fridge rental services across Gauteng. We focus on supporting students during residence relocations and other critical moving periods. We also work with local bakkie owners to help them…

30 Oct 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LEBOHANG MOKOENA

As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, communities, healthcare workers, NGOs, and corporates will unite for the March for Mental Health — a public event aimed at promoting connection, compassion, and change. The march will take place on Friday, 31 October, at 10:00 AM at Chris Hani Baragwanath…

29 Oct 10 min