AREA CODE

IN CONVERSATION WITH LUKHANYO VANGQA

The Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, has acknowledged ongoing public debate and concerns regarding the draft History curriculum currently open for public comment. The draft curriculum is the result of work initiated in 2019 when then Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, appointed a task team to develop a…

15 Apr 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MERVYN CIROTA, DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Human Settlements

The Democratic Alliance will conduct an oversight inspection at the Fearfokol Informal Settlement in Ivory Park, near Tembisa, following growing concerns over poor service delivery, severe overcrowding, and delays in upgrading or relocating residents. The visit, scheduled for Wednesday, aims to assess living conditions in the area and engage on…

15 Apr 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TSHEPO LEKWAPE,Joburg Men’s Parliament Partners

The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the Johannesburg AIDS Council, the Civil Society Forum, Better Men 4 Tomorrow, and the COJ Men Sector, will host the Johannesburg Men’s Parliament on Wednesday, at the Conny Bapela Council Chambers in Braamfontein. The event will run from 10h00 to 14h00 and will…

15 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI, Paralegal

The Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) regulates the entry, residence, and employment of foreign nationals in South Africa. In terms of the Act, it is an offence for any person to harbour, assist, or employ undocumented foreign nationals. This includes providing accommodation, employment, or any form of…

15 Apr 20 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MARTHA NGOYE

The civil society organisation Defend Our Democracy has expressed shock and outrage following the killing of Ms. Martha Rantsofu, Acting Accountant at the Emfuleni Local Municipality. Ms. Rantsofu was shot and killed in broad daylight in Vanderbijlpark while waiting for her vehicle to be repaired. The nature of the attack,…

15 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATIO WITH YOLANDA MATIKINCA, GBV Social worker in gauteng social development

The Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo Ralehoko, today joined hundreds of residents, community leaders, and civil society organisations at the Roodepoort Magistrate Court in support of the family of a 13-year-old child who was allegedly raped. The gathering formed part of a community-led picket coinciding with the bail…

15 Apr 14 min

In Conversation With Velly Matsebatlela

South Africa’s well-known community movement, 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, is set to celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day on 18 April 2026 with a series of vibrant public gatherings across the country. These events will bring together knitters, crocheters, families, and volunteers in a shared effort to promote…

14 Apr 7 min

In Conversation With Jeffrey Mabunda

The Young Intelligent Minds of South Africa (YIMOSA) has issued a strongly worded statement criticising the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations of criminality, corruption, and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system. The committee was formed in the wake of explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police…

14 Apr 10 min

In Conversation With Zama Ntshona ATM Spokesperson

The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has formally called on Parliament to initiate impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa in terms of Section 89 of the Constitution. This provision allows the National Assembly to remove a sitting president on grounds of serious misconduct, violation of the Constitution, or inability to perform the…

14 Apr 13 min

In Conversation With Mmemme Mogotsi- BMA Spokesperson

South Africa’s border management systems have come under renewed scrutiny following the release of the Border Management Authority’s (BMA) report on the 2026 Easter border operations. According to the BMA, more than 1.27 million people passed through the country’s ports of entry over a 10-day period, marking a significant increase…

14 Apr 11 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego Political Analyst

Tensions between South Africa and the United States have escalated following reports that the US has excluded South Africa from key G20-related engagements, a move analysts describe as a potential breach of established multilateral norms. The Group of Twenty (G20) is a global platform bringing together major economies to coordinate…

14 Apr 10 min

In Conversation With Cde Joel Kgomotso Masilela kwa Mahlangu(ANC) Greater Tshwane Regional Spokesperson

The African National Congress (ANC) in the Greater Tshwane Region has responded to recent proceedings at the Madlanga Commission, pointing to what it describes as deep-rooted corruption and institutional failure within the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD). The party says testimony from witnesses appearing before the Commission confirms longstanding concerns…

13 Apr 16 min

In Conversation With Xolani Fakude- SADTU Secretariat officer

The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) has reaffirmed its long-standing call for the decolonisation of South Africa’s education system, particularly the history curriculum, following the release of a draft curriculum for Grades 4 to 12. The proposed curriculum, currently open for public comment, signals a potential shift towards a…

13 Apr 7 min

In Conversation With Herman Mashaba - ActionSA Joburg Mayoral Candidate

The City of Johannesburg is facing renewed scrutiny following a downgrade in its credit rating outlook by the Global Credit Rating Company (GCR), raising concerns about governance, financial management, and the future of service delivery in South Africa’s economic hub. The downgrade is linked to what GCR describes as “material…

13 Apr 10 min

In Conversation With King Bongani Ramontja (Chairperson – Soil of Africa)

Access to clean and reliable water remains one of the most pressing service delivery challenges in many parts of South Africa, particularly within metros like Tshwane. Recent oversight action announced by Soil of Africa has brought renewed attention to the conditions faced by residents in areas such as Mamelodi East,…

13 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TEIGO KHOZA

South Africa's constitutional Court of South Africa is expected to deliver a highly anticipated ruling within the next month on legality of Parliament's decision not to proceed with an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala Scandal

10 Apr 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH JACK BLOEM

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.

9 Apr 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TSHEPO

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.

9 Apr 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PROF THIFELIMBILU LUVHENGO

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.

9 Apr 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PHANO LIPHOTO

Phano Liphoto is a SACPLAN Candidate Urban and Regional Planner, cyclist, mobility researcher, and Young Urbanist committed to advancing equitable spatial development and active mobility in Southern Africa. He holds a BSc and Honours in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of the Witwatersrand and is completing a master’s…

9 Apr 11 min