The Covid Report

At the onset of the Covid- 19 pandemic in South Africa when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a state of disaster in March 2020, Voice of Wits launched an hour- long daily talk show, The Covid Report. This show focuses on the impact the virus has on various sectors of society. Some of the topics covered include; stories of recovery, how people living in informal settlements are dealing with the pandemic, the impact of the virus on schooling- focusing on home schooling. The LIVE show airs 6 and 7pm Monday to Thursday and is available on podcast after that.

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232 Episodes

220 – 232

Community Safety Special Broadcast - Meshack Mavuso

Wits Radio Academy — Meshack Mavuso, producer and director of a play "Hear Me Now", which is making turns in communities talking Gender Based Violence from a man's perspective.

29 Oct 2019 7 min

Community Safety Special Broadcast - Zodwa Nkosi

Wits Radio Academy — Zodwa Nkosi, actor in the play "Hear Me Now", whose character explained the lives of women who are victims of intimate partner violence and the role that communities and the societies play in either assisting or breaking down victims.

29 Oct 2019 8 min

Community Safety Special Broadcast - Sindiswa Maseko

Wits Radio Academy — Sindiswa Maseko, Matron of Ikhaya Lethemba (under the department of Community Safety), a one stop shelter for abused women and children. Spekaing on the role of the shelter in sensitivity dealing with victims of abuse.

29 Oct 2019 11 min

Cell C Innovation Challenge with the VOWFM Drive

Wits Radio Academy — Do you have a small business in the ICT sector? Is your idea the epitome of innovation? Then this is for you. Cell C has launched an innovation challenge to help SMMEs in the quest to accelerate their solutions. Siv and Ant welcomed Cell C's Chief…

28 Oct 2019 9 min

That Lunch Show - World Record in attempt for ‘Most People Matched with A Foundation In 8 Hours

Wits Radio Academy — Maybelline attempted to break a world record and help South African women find their perfect shade of foundation at Wits University Library Gardens. That Lunch Show’s Kgosikgadi spoke to Maybelline Brand Manager Irina Domanciuc.

6 Oct 2019 6 min

That Lunch Show - Hector Kunene

Wits Radio Academy — Poet and actor Hector Kunene, joined Kgosigadi and Thabo Rex on That Lunch Show as they discussed the importance of culture and how South Africans should be proud of their culture and embrace it.

4 Oct 2019 16 min

That Lunch Show - Languages in South Africa

Wits Radio Academy — A thought evoking conversation with author, Fezekile Futhwa on a report based on a study that was considered by “South African Social attitudes Survey” found that the majority of the population preferred their kids to be taught English at school as a home language. Are our…

4 Oct 2019 19 min

That Lunch Show - Jimmy Wiz

Wits Radio Academy — South African rapper and lyricist Jimmy Wiz invites us to his world with recent art of work and single “Linda” on “ACCORDING TO JIM”.

4 Oct 2019 15 min

That Lunch Show - Coach Tsekeleke

Wits Radio Academy — That Lucnh Show hangs out with Coach Tsekeleke a Forex Trader and Dj from Limpopo. Talking about life as a trader and reality tv show on Moja Love.

4 Sep 2019 17 min

Area Code Interview with Busisiwe Skhosana on “The Feed”

Wits Radio Academy — Social media is an ever-evolving medium and in current times, it is a platform which can be monetized. We sat down with the head of social media at Kaitoma Creatives, Busisiwe Skhosana who shared tips and tricks of the trade on personal branding and making from…

22 Aug 2019 21 min

That Lunch Show: Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Wits Radio Academy — That Lunch Show interview with Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa talking about Gauteng’s Economic Development and Youth Unemployment.

19 Aug 2019 51 min

That Lunch Show: Hanging out with Motheo Moremi

Wits Radio Academy — That Lunch Show interview, with Motheo Moremi talking about her passion for Philanthropy, her love for music and how it was growing up. Catch That Lunch Show Monday – Friday 12:00 – 15:00 with Kgosigadi and The Rex on VOW FM.

31 Jul 2019 24 min