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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
1,353 Episodes
60 – 80

IN CONVERSATION WITH TRACY FEINSTEIN, CALL CENTER MANAGER

ADAG is preventing Teen suicide by taking Mental Health education directly into classrooms, reaching learners and educators class by class, creating safe spaces for teens to speak openly, and equipping schools to identify and respond to 11:10 warning signs early. For more information, access to resources, interviews, expert comments, or…
12 Feb 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VUTOMI MTANA, CHAIRPERSON OF GREATER TZANEN

As South Africa approaches the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), United Africans Transformation (UAT) expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to move decisively beyond repetition, symbolism, and recycled commitments. This SONA must present clear, time-bound undertakings that signal a genuine break from the governance failures that continue to burden the…
12 Feb 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR TADDY BLACHER, Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) CEO

– A historic moment for Johannesburg’s inner city was marked today with the official ribbon-cutting and launch of the Field of Dreams. This pioneering new sports complex has been developed by the Maharishi Invincibility Institute (MII) and Standard Bank, in partnership with Italtile, the BW Cares Foundation, supported by Jozi…
12 Feb 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH YONGAMA ZIGEBE, UDM Councillor in the City of Johannesburg

Statement by Yongama Zigebe, Councillor in the City of Johannesburg for the United Democratic Movement and Chairperson of the S79 Committee on Gender, Youth and People with Disabilities The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in the City Johannesburg notes with serious concern the reports that a City of Johannesburg entity allegedly…
12 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE

Forum for South Africa (FOSA) notes with serious concern that Adv. Teffo and other advocates were initially denied access to the courtroom. Later, it was clarified that only Adv. Teffo was barred entry, and he was served with a court order at the door of the COURT ROOM even though…
12 Feb 8 min

In Conversation With Matthew Parks (COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator)

COSATU says it will urgently engage government to prevent the collapse of the South African Post Office (SAPO), warning that the crisis has reached a point where liquidation is reportedly being considered. COSATU expresses alarm that the R3.8 billion reportedly committed by National Treasury has still not been paid to…
11 Feb 7 min

In Conversation With HEALTH AND WELLNESS PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE, HON. EZRA LETSOALO

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Health and Wellness Portfolio Committee has conducted oversight visits to two critical public health service points: Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coordinating base in Midrand. The visits are part of the Committee’s programme to monitor service delivery in key priority…
11 Feb 9 min

In Conversation With Innocent Moloi Paralegal.

South Africa’s Constitution enshrines a rights based democracy in which fundamental human rights — including dignity, equality, freedom, safety, and access to basic services — apply to everyone within the country, regardless of nationality or immigration status. These protections are reflected in international human rights treaties and judicial interpretation. Yet…
11 Feb 16 min

In Conversation With Isaac Mangena- City Power

City Power is making steady progress at the Bree Substation in Johannesburg after a fire on 6 February 2026 caused widespread outages across parts of the Inner City. The blaze destroyed a transformer, leaving thousands of residents and businesses without power in areas including Newtown, Braamfontein, Parktown, Bree West, Bank…
11 Feb 9 min

In Conversation With Zama Ntshona - ATM National Spokesperson

Ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), the African Transformation Movement (ATM) has issued a sharply critical statement accusing the Government of National Unity (GNU), led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, of failing to improve the daily lives of ordinary South Africans. ATM argues that while government highlights…
11 Feb 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH UDM ACTING SECRETARY GENERAL, MS ZANDILE PHIRI

South Africa’s student accommodation crisis has resurfaced once again at the start of the 2026 academic year, after reports and images showed students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) sleeping outside campus while trying to secure residence placements.
10 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DENNIS BLOEM - ACTIVISTS/CITIZENS

Group calling itself the Activists and Citizens Forum have publicly called for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign, citing growing frustration over what they describe as the country’s escalating water crisis. The call comes as communities, particularly in Gauteng, face persistent water shortages and supply interruptions, with activists blaming poor governance…
10 Feb 11 min

In Conversation With Tiego Khoza- political analyst

South Africa is gearing up for the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 19:00 in Cape Town City Hall. This address by President Cyril Ramaphosa occurs just weeks before the country heads into local government elections, making it a moment of significant…
9 Feb 9 min

In Conversation With Mzukisi Ronyuza MK Party Gauteng Provincial Secretary

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party — a relatively new political force in South African politics — has announced a Presidential Task Team (PTT) to help steer the party’s operations ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, says the team faces a significant…
9 Feb 14 min

In Conversation With Malcom Cavie- Founder of View 4 You

The second-hand car market in South Africa is large and active, offering many buyers a chance to own vehicles at affordable prices. But this booming market also attracts criminal syndicates, sophisticated scams, and dangerous pitfalls for unwary purchasers. One of the most common risks is vehicle cloning — where stolen…
9 Feb 15 min

In Conversation With Ms Teliswa Mgweba, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) — the state-owned entity responsible for managing forestry plantations on behalf of government — is reporting significant losses and threats to its operations in Mpumalanga due to escalating timber theft and illegal mining activities. SAFCOL briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and…
9 Feb 5 min
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