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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.
Weekly English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews
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IN CONVERSATION WITH SKETCHY BONGO, South Africa’s hit-making DJ and producer.

South Africa’s hit-making DJ and producer Sketchy Bongo makes a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus with his brand-new album One26 On M, and the project’s lead single is already turning heads. “No Getting Over You,” featuring frequent collaborator and multi-award-winning singer- songwriter Jimmy Nevis, is officially out now and…
6 Feb 18 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH XOWIE, South African R&B singer-songwriter.

Raised in Northern KZN, Xowié is a South African singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, R&B, and reggae influences with raw, emotional storytelling. A former Idols SA contestant, she honed her voice through songwriting, drawing inspiration from Lauryn Hill, SZA, and Erykah Badu. Her 2023 single “Rainy Days” earned critical acclaim…
6 Feb 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAKUBELA MOKULUBETE, Senior State Law Advisor.

The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has published draft regulations in terms of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024 (Act No. 7 of 2024), for public comment. The draft regulations propose upper limits for the possession and cultivation of cannabis for private use and form part of the…
6 Feb 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SIZWE PAMLA, Spokesperson for Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi.

The Gauteng Provincial Government notes with astonishment the latest attempt by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to misrepresent the facts surrounding the significant Heineken Soufflet Malt South Africa investment in Sedibeng. The party’s claim that Premier Panyaza Lesufi is attempting to take credit for a deal secured solely by the Midvaal…
6 Feb 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LINDOKUHLE YENDE

The National Youth Unemployment Movement (NYUM) acknowledges the 11:35 increase in South Africa's national minimum wage to R30.23 an hour, effective March 1, 2026. While we welcome this development, we emphasize that youth unemployment remains a critical issue, with rates at 46.1% for 18-34-year-olds. This wage increase affects us, the…
5 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ANDREW BOURNE, Country Head of Zoho South Africa.

For the recent article from Engineering News on how AI is driving changes in South Africa’s IT skills needs, which raises important questions about how organisations are adapting to the AI era. We’d like to offer Andrew Bourne, Country Head of Zoho South Africa, as a commentator to add perspective on how AI adoption is…
5 Feb 10 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TARYN SEEGERS

South Africans are encouraged to put their best foot forward for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer as Flip Flop Day 2026 returns on Friday, 20 February 2026. Led by CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa, Flip Flop Day is a national fundraising and awareness campaign inviting individuals, schools and…
5 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH NELIA JOUBERT-HARTMAN, from Jozi My Jozi.

The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube and the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Mr Solly Malatsi jointly handed over a newly refurbished Microsoft South Africa Digital Lab at Phefeni Secondary School in Soweto, marking an important milestone in government’s efforts to expand digital access, strengthen teaching and…
5 Feb 12 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH AMOS MONYELA, COSATU Gauteng Provincial Chairperson

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the conversion of Crime Prevention Wardens to Peace Officers as announced by the troika comprising the Ministers for Justice and Constitutional Development, Police and the Gauteng Premier. We welcome this milestone as part of the implementation of the remedial actions recommended…
5 Feb 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CLLR KHOMO MASHALA

ActionSA vehemently rejects the explanation submitted by the City of Johannesburg pertaining water crisis in the City particularly in Midrand. Even if one were to set Midrand aside, it is evident that the City of Johannesburg has, time and again, demonstrated a complete lack of political will to decisively address…
5 Feb 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI (PARALEGAL)

South African authorities have stepped up enforcement against the sale of expired, mislabelled and unsafe food products, sparking a broader conversation about consumer rights, public health and legal accountability. Over recent months, the National Consumer Commission (NCC) has taken action against multiple suppliers after nationwide inspections uncovered expired dairy, meat,…
4 Feb 19 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ADV S'DU GUMEDE (the ambudsman for the city of johannesburg)

From February to March 2026, the Office of the Ombudsman for the City of Johannesburg is rolling out its annual Citizen Information Clinics across all regions of the city under the theme “Working together to deliver real solutions.” These clinics are designed to take Ombudsman services directly into communities, offering…
4 Feb 13 min

In Conversation With Veronica Mohapeloa (Dept of Science, Technology and Innovation)

Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr Nomalungelo Gina has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening mathematics and science education in rural South Africa during a back-to-school visit to KwaNxusa High School in Melmoth, northern KwaZulu-Natal. Despite facing infrastructure challenges, including inadequate ablution facilities and limited sporting resources, KwaNxusa High…
3 Feb 12 min

In Conversation With Nhlamulo Tlakula Sesing - founder of Grateful Hearts Foundation

The Grateful Hearts Foundation has renewed its call for public support during Heart Month, highlighting the urgent need to improve care for children born with Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) in South Africa. The Foundation draws inspiration from former President Nelson Mandela’s 1995 call for collective responsibility in caring for the…
3 Feb 17 min

In Conversation With Cllr Andrew Marais – Democratic Alliance (DA)

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has rejected the City of Johannesburg’s proposed Infrastructure Plan, arguing that while the document correctly diagnoses the collapse of core infrastructure systems, it fails to provide any practical or urgent solutions for residents. According to the DA, Johannesburg is experiencing an infrastructure emergency marked…
3 Feb 17 min

In conversation With Cllr Andrew Marais – Democratic Alliance (DA)

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg has rejected the City of Johannesburg’s proposed Infrastructure Plan, arguing that while the document correctly diagnoses the collapse of core infrastructure systems, it fails to provide any practical or urgent solutions for residents. According to the DA, Johannesburg is experiencing an infrastructure emergency marked…
3 Feb 9 min

In Conversation With Goodenough Mashego- political analyst

Former ANC Treasurer-General and Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has warned the ANC that allowing money to influence leadership contests would further weaken the organisation and erode public trust. Speaking ahead of the party’s next national elective conference, Mkhize argued that leaders elected through financial muscle rather than credibility and…
3 Feb 15 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ISAAC MANGENA - CITY POWER

City Power has raised serious concern over a sustained increase in electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism recorded during January 2026, warning that these crimes pose a direct threat to power supply stability, public safety, and the functioning of essential services across Johannesburg. According to the utility, a total of 112…
2 Feb 14 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH CLLR LEBO MOKOKA ACTIONSA JOBURG REGIONAL SECRETARY

ActionSA has welcomed the arrest of a suspect linked to the killing of popular DJ Warras, describing the development as a critical step toward justice in a case that has shaken Johannesburg’s inner city. The party has praised the South African Police Service and the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police for their…
2 Feb 12 min
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