VOW 88.1 AREA CODE

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
1,399 Episodes
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IN CONVERSATION WITH AV RAINCANDY

AV Raincandy is a rising pop artist from Port Elizabeth, delivering a sound that blends modern pop with nostalgic South African influences. Her music explores feminine, playful, and youthful themes that resonate deeply with young women finding their way through life. Inspired by a love for creating, storytelling, and performing,…
6 Mar 28 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZU.

2026 marks 20 years of Zu. as a songwriter and composer — two decades of intentional artistry rooted in healing, storytelling and sonic evolution. This milestone year is anchored by the release of her 11-track album Ilitye and a national tour celebrating her journey from collective frontwoman to fully realised…
6 Mar 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MR 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.
5 Mar 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH AUBREY MOLOTO [CULTURAL ENTREPRNEUR]

Aubrey Moloto is a Johannesburg-based creative entrepreneur dedicated to preserving and promoting urban culture. With a foundation in sound engineering and corporate media production, Aubrey founded Snaps On Seventh in December 2022. a 100% Black Youth-Owned creative agency rooted in Melville.
5 Mar 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MIKE BALHUIS [CRIME EXPERT]

Crime against ride-hailing drivers has become an increasing concern in South Africa, particularly in urban areas like Johannesburg. Drivers for services such as Uber often face heightened risks because they transport passengers in unfamiliar areas, frequently at night, and sometimes carry cash or valuables in their vehicles. Westbury, located in…
5 Mar 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SOLLY MSIMANGA [MPL]

The DA calls for the immediate impounding of the 24 Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens (Amapanyaza) vehicles, which are operating with an expired licence disc. Furthermore, decisive action should be taken against those who failed to ensure that all vehicles have valid licence discs and are roadworthy. There is no justification…
5 Mar 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TAHIR SEMA

The Princess Plot housing development in Roodepoort is a significant project aimed at providing formal housing opportunities to qualifying beneficiaries in Gauteng. The initiative is a collaborative effort between the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements and the City of Johannesburg, with the City acting as the implementing authority responsible for…
4 Mar 19 min

In Conversation With Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson

The Congress of South African Trade Unions, COSATU, says it is deeply concerned following the arrest of Health Department Director-General Dr Sandile Buthelezi over allegations linked to the misuse of Global Fund money. Dr Buthelezi was arrested alongside Chief Financial Officer Phineas Mamogale and Acting Deputy Director-General of Corporate Services…
3 Mar 8 min

In Conversation With Thami Mathiso Chief Commercial Officer

City Power has announced that it has surpassed R1 billion in revenue enhancement under its Financial Sustainability Programme. The utility says it has enhanced approximately R1.025 billion so far, as part of a broader R2.9 billion target set for the 2025/26 financial year ending June 2026. The intervention falls under…
3 Mar 9 min

In Conversation With Tiego Khoza- political analyst

The Middle East is experiencing a dramatic and dangerous escalation after joint U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — a leader with four decades of influence over Iranian state and military policy. Iranian state media has confirmed his death, and additional senior…
3 Mar 22 min

In Conversation With Dawid Roodt Economist

South Africa’s 2026 Budget signals a notable shift toward fiscal stability, with government debt projected to peak and begin a gradual decline for the first time in 17 years. This development is being positioned as a significant turning point in the country’s public finance trajectory. The budget outlines a series…
2 Mar 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Micheal Waters MPL- DA constituency Head -Kempton Park

Ekurhuleni residents may be living without reliable information about the quality of the air they breathe. In a recent media statement Micheal Waters, DA Constituency Head for Kempton Park, claims that several air quality monitoring stations in Ekurhuleni are non-functional and producing unusable raw data. According to Waters, this was…
2 Mar 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEBOGO MASHILOMPANE, National Leader of Forum for South Africa

FOSA will gather at Letlhabile Police Station at 14:00 today to formally submit its demands to local police authorities. The organisation alleges that certain officers stationed at the facility are facing serious allegations of corruption, which they argue are undermining public trust and weakening crime-fighting efforts in the area. While…
27 Feb 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH DENNIS BLOEM, Spokesperson Activists and Citizens Forum.

The Activists and Citizens Forum has issued a strong statement calling for criminal charges against Paul O’Sullivan, citing alleged contempt and disrespect towards Parliament. The organization draws parallels between O’Sullivan’s conduct and that of former President Jacob Zuma, who was jailed for contempt after walking out of the Zondo Commission…
27 Feb 10 min
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