AREA CODE

IN CONVERSATION WITH HUMULANI MUDAU

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.

8 May 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GOOD ENOUGH MASHIGO

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.

8 May 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZAMA NTSHONA

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.

8 May 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DENNIS BLOEM

Today we explore wether Parliament is genuinely capable of holding ministers accountable, or wether oversight committies have become politically compromised spaces where party loyalty outweighs public accountability.

7 May 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KEITUMETSI MADISHA, PRIMEDIA BROADCASTING

The iconic 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk The Talk returns on 26 July 2026 but this year's edition comes with a renewed focus on reclaiming and reimagining Johannesburgs inner city Hosted by 702

7 May 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr LESLEY BAMFORD, acting Chief Director for Maternal, Women and Child’s Health.

South Africa will on Friday, 08 May 2026 officially launch the Strategy for South Africa’s Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategic and Implementation Framework 2026–2030, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat. 10:35 The launch comes against the backdrop of a significant…

6 May 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL MASEMOLA, Department of Human Settlements Head of Legal.

The Department of Human Settlements will commence with public information sessions on the draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill on Wednesday, 06 May 2026. The first Gauteng session will be held in the City of Tshwane, followed by sessions in the Cities of Johannesburg…

6 May 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KGOTHATSO RAMAUTSWA, President of the South African Spaza Shop Association.

The South African Spaza Shop Association has raised urgent concerns regarding the increasing levels of violence targeting spaza shops and informal traders across the country. These incidents not only threaten individual livelihoods but also undermine the economic stability of township and rural communities, where informal trade plays a critical role…

6 May 9 min

In Conversation With Matthew Parks (COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator)

South Africans are facing yet another economic strain following sharp increases in fuel prices, with petrol rising by over R3 per litre, diesel by R6, paraffin by R4, and gas by R5. These hikes come on top of April’s increases, compounding financial pressure on households and businesses already grappling with…

5 May 10 min

In Conversation With Jacqui Uys- DA Tshwane spokesperson for Finance

Serious allegations of corruption and political shielding have emerged in the City of Tshwane, following criticism from Democratic Alliance (DA) over the sanction imposed on Eugene Modise, the city’s Deputy Mayor and MMC for Finance. According to DA Tshwane finance spokesperson Jacqui Uys, Modise was found guilty of financially benefiting…

5 May 11 min

In Conversation With Emma More -Member of the Provincial Legislature and ActionSA Member of the Health Committee

Gauteng’s public healthcare system is once again under scrutiny following a strongly worded statement by Emma More of ActionSA, who has raised alarm over delays in approving a modernised staff structure for the Gauteng Department of Health. At the core of the issue is a structural mismatch: Gauteng’s current healthcare…

5 May 10 min

In Conversation With Olaniyi Abodedele (Chairman)- Nigerian Union South Africa (Gauteng Chapter)

Tensions between migration, economic pressure, and safety have resurfaced sharply in South Africa, following Nigeria’s decision to evacuate at least 130 of its citizens from the country. According to reports, the evacuation is part of a voluntary repatriation programme initiated by the Nigerian government amid growing fears of xenophobic violence…

5 May 15 min

In Conversation With Tiego Khoza- political analyst

As the race toward the African National Congress 2027 elective conference begins to take shape, a familiar but unexpected name has re-entered the conversation: Tokyo Sexwale. According to recent reporting, Sexwale’s name is being pushed by ANC structures—particularly in KwaZulu-Natal—as part of a broader push for leadership renewal within the…

5 May 9 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego- political analyst

A recent meeting between Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, and Jacob Zuma, now leader of the MK Party, has sparked significant political debate in South Africa. The two figures, who historically occupy very different ideological and political spaces, held what was described as a “constructive” meeting in Durban. Discussions reportedly…

4 May 13 min

In Conversation With Dennis Bloem- Activists & citizens

South Africa is once again confronting a politically and socially charged issue: undocumented migration and border control. A recent statement by the Activists and Citizens Forum warns of a “ticking time bomb,” pointing to growing public frustration and a series of marches calling for stricter border enforcement, mass arrests, and…

4 May 8 min

In Conversation With Eleanore Spies MP DA Spokesperson on Public Service and Administration

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for urgent parliamentary intervention following revelations that nearly R800 million in public funds is spent annually on salaries for suspended government officials. According to reports, at least 674 officials across national and provincial departments are currently on suspension — many for periods far exceeding…

4 May 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LEANNE DE JAGER, DA Gauteng spokesperson for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation.

Concerns have been raised over the condition and prolonged non- operational status of the Women’s Living Heritage Monument in Tshwane, a project intended to honour women who played a significant role in South Africa’s struggle against apartheid. According to Democratic Alliance Gauteng MPL and spokesperson for Sports, Arts, Culture and…

29 Apr 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE, National Leader of Forum for South Africa (FOSA).

The Forum for South Africa has raised serious concerns following the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy by the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, after it was discovered that the document contained fictitious or unverified sources. According to FOSA, while the withdrawal of the policy…

29 Apr 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr LERATO RAMETSE- SANGENI, CLINICAN SCIENTIST IMMUNOLOGIST

In recent years, conversations around health have increasingly focused on the idea of “boosting” the immune system. While this framing has gained popularity, particularly in the wake of global health crises, immunology experts caution that the immune system is far more complex than a simple on/off switch that needs to…

29 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNCOCENT MOLOI, PARALEGAL

Job seekers in South Africa are being cautioned that misrepresenting qualifications on CVs or professional profiles may now carry criminal consequences under recent amendments linked to the National 10:05 ………… 10:10 Qualifications Framework legislation. The updated legal framework strengthens penalties for individuals who fabricate, exaggerate, or falsely claim academic or…

29 Apr 10 min