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
1,346 Episodes
100 – 120

IN CONVERSATION WITH KOKETSO POHO

The suspension of Rea Vaya feeder buses in parts of Soweto has triggered sharp political and public backlash, with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng accusing the City of Johannesburg of making a unilateral and profit- driven decision that undermines access to affordable public transport. According to the EFF,…
29 Jan 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MS KAMOGELO MOGOTSI, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Police

The South African Police Service has announced enhanced and permanent safety interventions in the Sporong informal settlement near Randfontein in Gauteng, following recent displacement of residents linked to illegal mining activities. The announcement comes after a joint visit by the Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and…
29 Jan 13 min

In Conversation With Reamogetse Molapisi Boxing Club Chairperson

The Wits Boxing Club is one of the university’s competitive and developmental sports structures, offering students an opportunity to engage in boxing both as a competitive sport and as a fitness and discipline-focused activity. Operating under Wits Sport, the club caters for students with varying levels of experience — from…
28 Jan 12 min

In Conversation With Innocent Moloi- Paralegal

As schools reopened in early 2026, intensified enforcement operations by provincial transport authorities — particularly in Gauteng — targeted unroadworthy and unlicensed scholar transport vehicles, prompting significant disruptions to learner routines and renewed debate about scholar transport regulation. In cities such as Lenasia and Benoni, authorities impounded dozens of vehicles…
28 Jan 18 min

In Conversation With Thikho Mudau & Lulutho Mabo Wits E-Sport Club

The Wits E-Sport Club officially represents the University of the Witwatersrand in the rapidly growing world of competitive gaming and digital sports. E-sports — short for electronic sports — involves organized, multiplayer video game competitions that combine strategy, teamwork, reflexes and communication. While video games have long been a popular…
28 Jan 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Tammy Mhlanga- Vice Captain Wits cheer club

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.
27 Jan 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Dale T McKinley- economist

South Africa’s economic reform agenda appears to be gaining positive attention on the global stage, with Team South Africa reporting that its engagement at the 2026 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos has resonated more effectively with international investors than in previous years. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said…
27 Jan 10 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego - political analyst

South Africa’s local government landscape is rapidly evolving. Since the 2021 municipal elections, many municipalities have ended up with hung councils — where no single party wins an outright majority — making coalitions a necessity rather than the exception. Analysts expect this trend to continue into the 2026 local government…
26 Jan 22 min

In Conversation With Thomas Mbombi & Keneilwe Sekwale Wits Tang SOO DO Club

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
26 Jan 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BENLAY

Born Banele Mngadi in 1999, Benlay is a rising star in the South African music scene, known for his vibrant blend of Afro Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B, Kwaito, and Amapiano. Hailing from KwaZulu-Natal, this young artist, songwriter, and performer has been steadily building a name for himself since moving to Johannesburg…
23 Jan 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MCBEEDEGHOST

South African music is witnessing a new wave of genre-defying talent, and at the forefront is McBeeDeGhost, a dynamic vocalist and recording artist celebrated for his soulful tone, experimental creativity, and cultural depth. McBeeDeGhost effortlessly navigates multiple genres, including Afrobeats, R&B, Gospel, and Amapiano, reflecting a generation of artists driven…
23 Jan 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NAVILLE VAN ROOY (Community Outreach Coordinator at The Green Connection)

Environmental justice organisation The Green Connection has urged the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) to reject further electricity tariff increases proposed under Eskom’s Sixth Multi-Year Price Determination (MYPD6), warning that rising power prices could deepen poverty and worsen inequality across the country. The organisation submitted its formal response…
23 Jan 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SUPRISE MANYAI Director of SMV Attorneys

The Constitutional Court’s ruling this week that antenuptial contracts entered into after a customary marriage are legally valid will impact thousands of couples. Family law expert Bertus Preller noted that couples who followed a similar pattern — first entering into a customary marriage, then signing an antenuptial contract, and finally…
23 Jan 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SELWYN

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.
22 Jan 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THEMBA Mabunda ActionSA regional chairperson

ActionSA’s Johannesburg branch has voiced deep concern following a deadly shooting at the Booysens Magistrates’ Court, where two people were killed and several others injured. The party describes the incident as an assault on judicial independence and a stark threat to the rule of law. Speaking on behalf of ActionSA,…
22 Jan 6 min
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