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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
1,197 Episodes
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In Conversation With Tshepo Kgadima , Independent Economic & Energy Analyst.

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says government is working to make electricity cheaper. His statement is especially welcome, as many households are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Ramokgopa unveiled a new Integrated Resource Plan that features ambitious gas and nuclear targets. The minister said South Africa's…
25 Nov 2025 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF DIRK KOTZE -POLITICAL ANALYST

South Africa has found itself in the middle of a diplomatic clash with the United States following the end of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. At the closing ceremony, South Africa was expected to officially hand over the G20 presidency to the U.S. for 2026. But this became complicated when…
24 Nov 2025 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GENERAL MOYO

(COORDINATOR OF THE MARSHALLTOWN FIRE JUSTICE CAMPAIGN AND ORGANISER OF THE KOPANANG AFRICA AGAINST XENOPHOBIA) Survivors of the Usindiso building fire of August 2023, and families of those who died, this weekend decided to launch a class action against the City of Johannesburg to demand compensation
24 Nov 2025 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DR MKHUSELI JOKANI

(DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS IN THE SEXUAL OFFENCES AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (SOCA) UNIT) The NPA Men Ambassadors will hold a Silent Picket to mark the beginning of the #16Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign. The event forms part of the NPA’s GBV 2025 Call…
24 Nov 2025 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NOMCEBO DLAMINI -ALCOHOL TAXATION CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

South Africa continues to face some of the highest levels of alcohol-related harm globally — from trauma cases and road accidents to gender-based violence, lost productivity and long-term health complications. The South African Alcohol Policy Alliance (SAAPA) is advocating for stronger regulations under the Alcohol Amendment Bill, including taxation measures…
24 Nov 2025 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KELLY KHUMALO

Kelly Khumalo stands today not only as one of South Africa’s most powerful vocalists, but as an artist who has lived, reinvented, broken open, and rebuilt herself publicly over two decades. Her voice has always been unmistakable — enthralling , spiritual, emotionally charged — but her evolution has been far…
21 Nov 2025 41 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MASECHABA NOGE

Global Entrepreneurship Week is kicking off with a fresh and unexpected celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit — through music. A new Spotify playlist titled Founders Frequency has been curated by the winners of the Old Mutual SMEGo Pitchathon 2025, turning their personal journeys into a soundtrack of determination, creativity and…
21 Nov 2025 12 min

IN CONVERSATON WITH PROFESSOR BONKE DUMISA AN INDEPENDENT ECONOMIC ANALYST

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.
20 Nov 2025 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NANDI DLEPHU-MAMAKASHAKA BABIZE BONKE CHAMPION

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.
20 Nov 2025 18 min

In Conversation With James Masango - Democratic Alliance

The Gert Sibande District Municipality has announced renewed efforts to improve its water infrastructure following prolonged service disruptions, poor water quality reports, and community dissatisfaction across various local municipalities under its jurisdiction. While the district leadership says it is investing in upgrades and strengthening monitoring systems, residents in areas such…
19 Nov 2025 21 min

In Conversation With Zama Ntshona - ATM National Spokesperson

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) expresses its deep dissatisfaction with the ongoing failures of leadership and management within the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The recent decision by the National Department of Basic Education (NDBE) to withhold the fourth transfer of the Education Infrastructure Grant (EIG) is a stark reminder…
19 Nov 2025 13 min

In Conversation With Innocent Moloi Paralegal.

Rental scams are unfortunately on the rise in South Africa. A rental scam occurs when a scammer, posing as a landlord or an estate agent, attempts to obtain money from a potential tenant for a rental property they do not lawfully own or have the authority to market. Online rental fraud specifically…
19 Nov 2025 13 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego , Independent political Analyst.

There is rising alarm in South Africa’s political landscape as senior figures make explosive claims about the now disbanded Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). According to De Haas, the unit was marred by “wasteful expenditure” and “deep rooted failures.” These are not just budgetary complaints — they point to potential institutional…
19 Nov 2025 12 min

In Conversation With Sergio Isa Dos Santos MPL - DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education.

Gauteng learners are experiencing emotional harm and intimidation due to increasing incidents of learner-to-learner bullying, which has doubled from 10 in 2023 to 21 in 2024. It is evident that under incompetent Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s government, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is failing to curb the growing scourge of…
18 Nov 2025 15 min

In Conversation With Dr Dale McKinley - independent political economist

South Africans are watching closely this week as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) holds its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, where it will decide whether to adjust the repo rate, a key tool that determines borrowing costs across the country. The repo rate currently stands at 7%, which feeds…
18 Nov 2025 11 min
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