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
20 – 40

IN CONVERSATION WITH YANDANI.

Nearly a month since its release, Yandani’s debut single “Honeydew” continues to shine—and so does the 18-year-old South African sensation behind it. The R&B-pop anthem, which officially dropped on 30 May 2025, has cemented the young artist’s place as one of the country’s most exciting new voices. A smooth, vibrant…
27 Jun 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LEBOGANG SEOHENG.

As South Africa commemorates Youth Month, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) warns of a troubling surge in problem gambling among young adults aged 18 to 35. Amid soaring youth unemployment and limited economic opportunities, many are turning to high-risk betting as a perceived income source, often with devastating…
27 Jun 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ANTHONY KGOTSIMORE (THE PR TEAM)

Johannesburg’s most anticipated creative celebration, the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival, kicks off today at Constitution Hill—ushering in a powerful blend of art, music, youth empowerment, and innovation under the theme: “Celebrating The Legacy Of Creative Expression.” Now in full swing, the 2025 edition of Basha Uhuru marks an exciting expansion…
26 Jun 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH RETHABILE MAIFADI, Marketing Exec Constitution hill

Rethabile Maifadi: The Creative Force Behind Constitution Hill’s Cultural Voice At the heart of Johannesburg’s most iconic heritage site, Constitution Hill, stands a dynamic leader bridging history, creativity, and public engagement—Rethabile Maifadi, the institution’s Marketing and Communications Executive. Tasked with telling the story of a place that once symbolized oppression…
26 Jun 16 min

In Conversation With Zinhle Sengibongile Mthiyane Celebrating Women in Engineering Future Leaders Shine on INWED 2025

To mark International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) 2025, celebrated annually on 23 June, two remarkable young South African women—Lerato Tshabangu and Zinhle Sengibongile Mthiyane—are being recognised for their inspiring journeys in the field of engineering. Their stories reflect the importance of support, representation, and resilience in shaping a more…
25 Jun 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH FATIMA SEEDAT

July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—an important moment to reflect on the unique mental health challenges faced by South Africa’s historically marginalised communities. While the term “minority mental health” originated in the United States, the message holds deep relevance for South Africa. In a country still grappling with the…
25 Jun 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHINAH KODISANG

We'll be speaking about the rights of children and protecting them. Especially if children are victims of violence and what their parents or guardian can do?
25 Jun 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITHTERENCE KHALA

The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu together with the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube will jointly host a media launch and signing ceremony of the Collaborative Implementation Protocol on School Safety, commonly known as the "Safe Schools Protocol". This significant event signifies a renewed and strengthened commitment…
25 Jun 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH HENDRICK MAKANETA

Education activist Hendrick Makaneta has strongly condemned the unlawful and intentional killing of a Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the Walter Sisulu University. We are deeply shocked and saddened by the untimely and tragic death of a Deputy Vice Chancellor at Walter Sisulu University (WSU). This incident is not only a heartbreaking…
25 Jun 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Senior Superintendent Isaac Mahamba

The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has been continuously conducting drunk driving operations mainly to reduce road fatalities and to promote education and awareness regarding the dangers of driving while intoxicated.
24 Jun 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Cde Mpume Sangweni Sangweni

Residents of Ward 72 in Springs Especially Young People are concerned of job opportunities that are successively being released by the Gold1 Mine Group that seeks to prevent young people from finding expression in these job opportunities. Problem Description The Job Opportunities that are being released by the mine do…
24 Jun 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Cllr. Juwairiya Kaldine

Residents of Eldorado Park have raised serious concerns about the City of Johannesburg’s newly launched “Bomb Squad,” a task team led by 74-year-old Dr. Snuki Zikalala, aimed at addressing long-standing service delivery failures in the area. Ward 18 Councillor Juwaitiya Kaldine was among the most vocal critics, describing the initiative…
24 Jun 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Tebogo Mashilompane ( National Leader of FOSA)

The Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has expressed serious concern over Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi’s recent defence of National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) head, Advocate Shamila Batohi, following Batohi’s candid admission about infiltration within the prosecuting body.
23 Jun 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH President comrade Nelvis Qekema

The Azanian People’s Organisation (AZAPO) extends a hand of solidarity and support to the brave people of the Rif in their protracted liberation struggle for National Selfdetermination under the leadership and direction of the Rif Nationalist Party (PNR). AZAPO recognises the indisputable historical fact that the Riffian people are indigenous…
23 Jun 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MELYSSA

“I am who I think I am, and I’m reaching for the stars.” With those words, Zimbabwean artist Melyssa signals a bold new chapter in her music career as she drops her debut single under Bridgenorth Music. The track, titled SIMBI, is a genre-bending Afrobeats anthem packed with energy, empowerment,…
20 Jun 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KAMOGELO VIOLET SEBOPA

Kamogelo Violet Sebopa (b. 2002) is a multidisciplinary artist and curator based in South Africa. She recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand. Her practice centers on the intersection between the geological and the biological, using landscape as a medium to explore…
20 Jun 16 min
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