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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
1,281 Episodes
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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

IN CONVERSATION WITH SKETCHY BONGO, South Africa’s hit-making DJ and producer.

South Africa’s hit-making DJ and producer Sketchy Bongo makes a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus with his brand-new album One26 On M, and the project’s lead single is already turning heads. “No Getting Over You,” featuring frequent collaborator and multi-award-winning singer- songwriter Jimmy Nevis, is officially out now and…
6 Feb 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH XOWIE, South African R&B singer-songwriter.

Raised in Northern KZN, Xowié is a South African singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, R&B, and reggae influences with raw, emotional storytelling. A former Idols SA contestant, she honed her voice through songwriting, drawing inspiration from Lauryn Hill, SZA, and Erykah Badu. Her 2023 single “Rainy Days” earned critical acclaim…
6 Feb 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAKUBELA MOKULUBETE, Senior State Law Advisor.

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has published draft regulations in terms of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024 (Act No. 7 of 2024), for public comment. The draft regulations propose upper limits for the possession and cultivation of cannabis for private use and form part of the…
6 Feb 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SIZWE PAMLA, Spokesperson for Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.

The Gauteng Provincial Government notes with astonishment the latest attempt by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to misrepresent the facts surrounding the significant Heineken Soufflet Malt South Africa investment in Sedibeng. The party’s claim that Premier Panyaza Lesufi is attempting to take credit for a deal secured solely by the Midvaal…
6 Feb 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LINDOKUHLE YENDE

The National Youth Unemployment Movement (NYUM) acknowledges the 11:35 increase in South Africa's national minimum wage to R30.23 an hour, effective March 1, 2026. While we welcome this development, we emphasize that youth unemployment remains a critical issue, with rates at 46.1% for 18-34-year-olds. This wage increase affects us, the…
5 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ANDREW BOURNE, Country Head of Zoho South Africa.

For the recent article from Engineering News on how AI is driving changes in South Africa’s IT skills needs, which raises important questions about how organisations are adapting to the AI era. We’d like to offer Andrew Bourne, Country Head of Zoho South Africa, as a commentator to add perspective on how AI adoption is…
5 Feb 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TARYN SEEGERS

South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and awareness campaign inviting individuals, schools and…
5 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NELIA JOUBERT-HARTMAN, from Jozi My Jozi.

The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube and the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Solly Malatsi jointly handed over a newly refurbished Microsoft South Africa Digital Lab at Phefeni Secondary School in Soweto, marking an important milestone in government’s efforts to expand digital access, strengthen teaching and…
5 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH AMOS MONYELA, COSATU Gauteng Provincial Chairperson

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the conversion of Crime Prevention Wardens to Peace Officers as announced by the troika comprising the Ministers for Justice and Constitutional Development, Police and the Gauteng Premier. We welcome this milestone as part of the implementation of the remedial actions recommended…
5 Feb 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CLLR KHOMO MASHALA

ActionSA vehemently rejects the explanation submitted by the City of Johannesburg pertaining water crisis in the City particularly in Midrand. Even if one were to set Midrand aside, it is evident that the City of Johannesburg has, time and again, demonstrated a complete lack of political will to decisively address…
5 Feb 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI (PARALEGAL)

South African authorities have stepped up enforcement against the sale of expired, mislabelled and unsafe food products, sparking a broader conversation about consumer rights, public health and legal accountability. Over recent months, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has taken action against multiple suppliers after nationwide inspections uncovered expired dairy, meat,…
4 Feb 19 min
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