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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.
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IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHELL BEZUIDENHOUT (DIRECTOR FOR PCC AFRICA AT AECOM)

As Director for PCC Africa at AECOM, I have the privilege of leading our Cost Management business across the region. I work alongside an exceptional team of more than 50 quantity surveyors who are dedicated to delivering high-quality, value-driven solutions for our clients. My role is not only about strategic…
21 Aug 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH AYANDA KOTOBE

We are not all starting from the same place. Women have historically been left behind, so we need equity — intentional steps to level the playing field.” That includes tackling pay gaps and redesigning recruitment systems. “Equal pay for equal roles should be non-negotiable, and hiring practices must move away…
21 Aug 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SYDNEY VUKEYA

In recent years, South Africa has witnessed a notable surge in interest towards renewable energy solutions, particularly in the realm of solar power. This shift is largely driven by the escalating challenges posed by power shortages and the increasing demand for sustainable energy alternatives. Among the contributors to this evolving…
21 Aug 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MATHABO TLADI

The Market Theatre Laboratory is set to host the next instalment of its Theatre Think Tank series, shining a spotlight on women as active participants in live theatre. Titled Her Lens: Provocations from the Female Audience, the free event takes place on Sunday, 24 August 2025, at 2pm in the…
21 Aug 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAUCUS LEADER MARCEL

ActionSA Johannesburg Caucus is deeply concerned that despite the existence of a prima facie case of corruption and extortion against Cllr Sithembiso Zungu, the Former Chief Whip of Council and now Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Group Corporate and Shared Services, Mayor Dada Morero has proceeded with his…
21 Aug 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MPHO MAKHUBELA

Over the past four years, the Centre for Faith and Community, in partnership with Lawyers for Human Rights and the Tshwane Leadership Foundation, has trained nearly one hundred community activists through the Tshwane Urban Activist School (TUAS). This initiative has equipped community activists with the tools to defend the rights…
21 Aug 10 min

In Conversation With Michelle Roniak

At 39, Michelle Roniak appears to have it all: a thriving business, a vibrant social life, and a loving family. But beneath the surface lives her all-consuming obsession with physical perfection. Life is a relentless cycle of starving, dieting and binging. Every day begins with her rejecting what she sees…
20 Aug 35 min

In Conversation With Madeleine Hicklin MPL DA Gauteng Spokesperson for Health.

Relentless pressure from the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng over the long-delayed Johannesburg South Forensic Pathology Laboratory, whose incomplete state has denied residents access to timely autopsies, post-mortems, and toxicology reports, is beginning to pay dividends. The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (DID) MEC, Jacob Mamabolo, has finally conceded that…
20 Aug 6 min

In Conversation With Dr Success Bouangui obstetrician and gynecologist

August is Women’s Month in South Africa — a time to celebrate the resilience, courage, and achievements of women. But it’s also a moment to reflect on the challenges women continue to face, especially when it comes to their health. One area that often goes unnoticed is uterine health. The…
20 Aug 17 min

In Conversation With Sanusha Naidoo, a foreign policy and political analyst.

DA launches attack on ANC’s economic policies while governing beside it in the GNU Stats SA QLFS: unemployment rose to 33.2% in Q2 2025; +159k labour‑force entrants, +19k employed → +140k unemployed The DA, while in the GNU, is attacking ANC economic policy, positioning itself as “action‑oriented” and boycotting the…
19 Aug 16 min

In Conversation With Athi Mkhithika print business owner

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.
19 Aug 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Juanita du Preez, Spokesperson: Action Society

 Action Society has been fighting for justice for Leighché (Leigh) Thomas ever since her family turned to us for help when police investigations stalled after she was drugged and raped in December 2021. Now, more than 3,5 years later, the trial of the man known as the Paarl Photographer Rapist…
18 Aug 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH YAHTO KRAFT

South African Television viewers might recognize him from Season 3 of the hit television reality show, The Voice South Africa, with the astonishing Lira as his coach, where he placed 6th overall. After coming off a two year international tour, where he was a backing vocalist in The Greatest Love…
15 Aug 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR ANDREW FORBES

Professor Andrew Forbes, a physicist at the University of the Witwatersrand and head of its Structured Light Laboratory, has been awarded the R2.5 million Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award for his groundbreaking research into quantum information — a field that could revolutionise global computing. The award, granted by the Oppenheimer Memorial…
15 Aug 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VUSI MAYISA

That was Vusi Mayisa, popularly known on Tik Tok as @thandumuzi. We’ve been chatting about his life as an e-hailing driver, and the challenges he faces on the road. Vusi Mayisa, known on Tik Tok as @thandumuzi, is an online creator with 150 000 followers and 1.7 million likes on…
15 Aug 11 min
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