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VOW 88.1 is a campus-based community radio station operated broadcasting from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. The station has a variety of music and talk show that reflect the life of the youth, students, politics and tackles social issues.

Recent podcast episodes

IN CONVERSATION WITH KOPANO MALEBO, SOCIAL COMMENTATOR

South Africa's 2026 local government has delivered a significant moment for the country’s political landscape with results reflecting growing political competition and a continued decline in support for the African National Congress. For the first time in the country's democratic history, the ANC has fallen below a third of the…
9 Nov 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GOODENOUGH MASHEGO

The announcement of the local government election results has shifted attention to Gauteng, particularly the City of Johannesburg, where the political make-up of the new council will determine who takes control of the country's economic hub. With no single party securing an outright majority in several municipalities, coalition negotiations are…
9 Nov 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHNATHAN ERASMUS, COMMUNICATION MANAGER AT WATERCAN

The City of Johannesburg is facing legal action over its controversial 65.6% water tariff increase, with community organisations arguing that the increase is unaffordable and was introduced without adequate public consultation. The City has defended the increase, arguing that additional revenue is necessary to maintain and repair ageing water infrastructure…
9 Nov 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MAKGATHO

Tebogo Makgatho is a South African entrepreneur and business leader who is passionate about transforming the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector through education, training and digital empowerment. As the Group CEO and primary shareholder of Netcampus, she has dedicated her career to breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry…
10 Nov 16 min