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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
1,504 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH MICHAEL WATERS, DA CONSTITUENCY HEAD - KEMPTON PARK

Concerns have been raised about the state of road maintenance in the City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, where an outdated road monitoring system is reportedly contributing to unsafe driving conditions and deteriorating infrastructure. According to Democratic Alliance Gauteng MPL, Michael Waters, the municipality’s Pavement Management System, which is used to…
29 Apr 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LUKHANYO VANGQA, BASIC EDUCATION MEDIA LIAISON OFFICER

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has raised serious concerns following media reports alleging irregularities in the procurement of textbooks for the foundation phase. These allegations are particularly troubling given the scale of impact, as the provision of learning materials affects more than 13.7 million learners across South Africa…
29 Apr 10 min

In Conversation With Tshiamo Masike Economist at Momentum investment

South Africa’s latest inflation data shows a slight increase to 3.1% year-on-year in March, suggesting that price pressures are still relatively contained—for now. On paper, this looks like stability. But beneath the surface, there are growing warning signs that this calm may not last. The increase has been driven largely…
28 Apr 11 min

In Conversation With AZAPO President, Nelvis Qekema

South Africa marks 32 years since the first democratic elections of 1994, a moment widely celebrated as the birth of freedom and equality after decades of apartheid. For many, Freedom Day remains a symbol of dignity, political rights, and the power of collective struggle. However, alternative perspectives continue to challenge…
28 Apr 13 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego-political analyst

President Cyril Ramaphosa used his Freedom Day address to warn that corruption continues to erode South Africa’s democratic gains, framing it as one of the biggest threats to the progress achieved since 1994. This message aligns with his broader political positioning—where corruption is consistently identified as a key barrier to…
28 Apr 9 min

In Conversation With Razia Saleh – Head of Archives & Research

All of these conversations — the praise, the criticism, the questions — they all come back to one thing: how we remember. Because history is not just about what happened — it’s about what we choose to preserve, what we highlight, and sometimes… what we leave out. At the Nelson…
21 Apr 6 min

In Conversation With Nomahlozi Ramohloki – Dialogue & Advocacy Coordinator

We’ve been talking about legacy — but now let’s bring it into the present. Because for many young South Africans, the question isn’t just who Mandela was — it’s whether his legacy still speaks to their reality today. In a country facing unemployment, inequality, and growing frustration, does the idea…
21 Apr 10 min

In Conversation With Verne Harris – Former Archivist to Nelson Mandela

Let’s get into it — because this is where the conversation starts to get uncomfortable. We often speak about Nelson Mandela as a symbol — a global icon of peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness. But today, more and more young South Africans are asking difficult questions about that legacy. Was he…
21 Apr 12 min

In Conversation With Joseph Mashigo - FEDUSA Chief Negotiator for the Public Service,

South Africa’s healthcare system is once again under scrutiny, following confirmation from the Health Minister that the current healthcare financing model is too expensive and unsustainable. This acknowledgment, made during a Section 77 hearing at NEDLAC, aligns with long-standing concerns raised by organised labour and various stakeholders about the rising…
21 Apr 7 min

In Conversation With Micheal Waters- MPL (DA Gauteng Spokesperson for e-Government)

Access to reliable and affordable internet has increasingly become a basic necessity—central to education, job-seeking, entrepreneurship, and access to information. Yet, concerns are mounting that many township communities in Gauteng remain excluded from meaningful digital access due to delays in government rollout programmes. Criticism has been directed at the Gauteng…
20 Apr 9 min

In Conversation With Palesa Linda Yates-ACDP

The African Christian Democratic Party in Ekurhuleni has raised concerns over the continued reliance on chemical toilets—often referred to as “tender toilets”—arguing that they are an unsustainable and undignified solution to sanitation challenges in many communities. At the centre of the issue is the claim that millions of rand continue…
20 Apr 8 min

In Conversation With Dr Ahmed Jazbhay-international relationals analyst

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the world is becoming increasingly divided, with deepening inequalities in power, opportunity, and economic wellbeing continuing to shape global relations. Speaking at an international gathering in Spain, the President highlighted that modern societies are facing growing fragmentation, driven by unequal access to resources, wealth,…
20 Apr 10 min

In Conversation With Khangela Baloyi NUM Energy Sector Coordinator

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has welcomed the recent multi-year wage agreement between Eskom and organised labour, describing it as a balanced outcome that protects workers while supporting the long-term stability of the power utility. The agreement, signed by the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and Solidarity,…
20 Apr 10 min

In Conversation With Dennis Bloem- Activists & citizens

The recent arrest of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has intensified national debate around corruption within law enforcement and the broader criminal justice system. The arrest follows a series of serious allegations that have emerged during proceedings at the Madlanga Commission, where multiple witnesses have pointed…
20 Apr 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MATTHEW PARKS

The Congress of South African Trade Unions has called for urgent and expanded government intervention to shield the economy and vulnerable households from the anticipated fallout of ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to recent reports by the Central Energy Fund, South Africans could face steep fuel price increases,…
16 Apr 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH HENRIETTE FROH

The City of Tshwane Council has unanimously resolved to place Chief Financial Officer Gareth Mnisi on precautionary suspension with immediate effect, pending the finalisation of an investigation into allegations of misconduct that were considered by Council on 26 March 2026. Mnisi was among six Section 56 senior managers appointed in…
16 Apr 7 min
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