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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.
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IN CONVERSATON WITH YOWERI MVELO MUSEVENI

With the recent tragic and senseless killing of a student at Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha Campus, by a Residence Manager. The student, whose identity we will protect in respect of the family, was part of an ongoing student protest on campus. Of the students who were participating, it is alleged…
17 Apr 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ADV MIGHTY MADASA

This comes after the former Deputy Minister of Finance, labelled American President Donald Trump as a racist and homophobe in 2020 after Joe Biden won the American Presidential race. Meanwhile media reports states that , Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says comments made by Jonas about Trump were made in his…
17 Apr 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PEGGY MARS

With the Easter holidays around the corner, motorists can expect busy roads as they travel to visit their loved ones, with over a million vehicles expected on South Africa’s main highways. In the last decade, 2 469 people have died on the country’s roads over the Easter period. “child safety…
17 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MBEKEZELI BENJAMIN

The Constitutional Court has dismissed, with costs, the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) political party. This comes after , the current leader of the official opposition, the MK Party, in the National Assembly, John Hlophe’s bid to appeal the interim interdict that has barred him from serving on the Judicial Service…
17 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH BISHOP MATHEBULA

The Department of Education in North West has launched a full investigation into the tragic death of an 8-year-old learner from GJ Podile Primary School in Mahikeng. According to initial reports, the young girl and her 10-year-old sister allegedly purchased snacks from a hawker near their school in Ramosadi village…
17 Apr 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SAMUEL RAMOTSHO

South Africa is facing a growing crisis of youth addiction to vaping, driven by a lack of regulation and aggressive marketing portraying it as a “safe” and trendy habit. A major study conducted by the University of Cape Town and Utrecht University, involving over 25,000 learners from grades 8 to…
17 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH KGOTHATSO RAMAUTSWA, SAAMSOKOKO SECURITY

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.
16 Apr 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THANDI NONTENJA

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.
16 Apr 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH : Andile Tshona (Senior Manager: Media Relations at SASSA)

The deadline for social grant beneficiaries to replace their SASSA gold cards has been extended to 30 April, giving recipients additional time to transition to the new black Postbank cards. This extension follows a variation notice issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to Postbank, requiring the state-owned bank…
16 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH Shadrack Tlhaole EFF chair person in the Northern Cape

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in the Northern Cape are moving ahead with a planned protest march to the offices of Premier Dr. Zamani Saul later this month. The march is intended to express the party’s continued opposition to the existence of the town of Orania within the province. Despite…
16 Apr 17 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TUBBY

April is globally recognised as both Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month. While awareness focuses on recognising and identifying autism as a condition, acceptance goes a step further — promoting inclusion, understanding, and the celebration of neurodiversity. It’s about truly embracing the unique perspectives and strengths of individuals on…
15 Apr 11 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SURPRISE MANYAIYI VUMA from SMV Attorneys inc

While the new Legal Sector Code marks a significant step forward in promoting transformation, its successful implementation will depend on the willingness of law firms to adapt to these new requirements. Some firms may face challenges in meeting the ownership targets or in overhauling their staffing and development structures. However,…
14 Apr 16 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LEBOANE RASELANABO MANAGER AT NEMAVHULANI ATTORNEYS

The issue of falsified or misrepresented qualifications is becoming increasingly serious, with significant implications for both public safety and institutional integrity. Instances have emerged where individuals, including teachers, have been found using fraudulent credentials—jeopardizing the quality of education. In more extreme cases, individuals have posed as doctors, putting lives at…
14 Apr 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MALESELA NOMBEWU

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.
14 Apr 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ROGER SOLOMONS, Build One South Africa (BOSA) spokesperson

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader, Mmusi Maimane, has outlined his party’s stance on the country's fiscal crisis, stressing that the budget impasse goes far beyond a potential VAT increase. Maimane made it clear that while the proposed VAT increase was a symptom of a deeper crisis, the real issue lies in a government "lacking…
14 Apr 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SHAROL

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.
11 Apr 11 min
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