AREA CODE

In Conversation WITH Steve Mabona ( Dept of Health spokesperson)

The Gauteng Department of Health has launched its latest Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Campaign, urging parents and caregivers to sign school consent forms so that eligible Grade 5 girls can receive a vaccine that could protect them from cervical cancer later in life. The campaign, which runs from 3 August…

3 Aug 6 min

In Conversation With Cde Mpume Sangweni

Questions around governance, accountability and youth employment are once again in the spotlight after the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) in Gauteng called on Premier Panyaza Lesufi to release the final investigation report into the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA). The call follows allegations highlighted in eNCA’s Checkpoint investigation into the…

3 Aug 9 min

In Conversation With Palesa Yates ( ACDP- African Christian Democratic Party)

Cybersecurity is back in the spotlight in the City of Ekurhuleni after the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) called for mandatory annual cybersecurity audits across the municipality. The call follows concerns about the City’s information technology systems after a cyberattack that reportedly cost Ekurhuleni close to R2 billion in financial…

3 Aug 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH THANDI

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.

31 Jul 4 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ARLENE

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.

31 Jul 9 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH TSHEPANG

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.

31 Jul 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ZODWA

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.

31 Jul 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LUNGILE

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.

31 Jul 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PORTIA

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.

31 Jul 5 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH SUE KRAWITZ

Child protection services, Impilo also facilitate educational programmes for learners from Grade 7 to Matric, focusing on bullying, teen pregnancy, gender-based violence, baby abandonment prevention, and self-empowerment. These programmes are designed to equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed to make positive life choices and build brighter futures.

31 Jul 7 min

IN COVNVERSATION WITH PROF. JONES

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.

30 Jul 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH PRIYA RANCHOD

The South African Table Tennis Board (SATTB) continues to strengthen its commitment to the growth and development of para table tennis by creating sustainable opportunities for athletes with disabilities to participate, develop and compete at the highest level.

30 Jul 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH MELUSI KHUMALO, HEAD OF JOZI MY JOZI

He will talk about the importance of getting students to register this coming weekend, so they can vote in the upcoming Local Government elections - and why it is so important for young people to make their mark and have their voices heard

30 Jul 8 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH GOOD ENOUGH MASHIGO

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), an organ of the African Union responsible for promoting and protecting human rights across the continent, has dismissed former Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane's complaint challenging the fairness of her impeachment process. Mkhwebane argued that the parliamentary process leading to her removal…

30 Jul 2 hr 41 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH ELROY PAULUS

As a concerned member of the Koeberg Public Safety Information Forum (KPSIF) since 2023, we noted with interest the two emails from Eskom in our inboxes, the day before the date of the briefing. This was an unusual briefing by the Minister of Electricity, Dr Ramokgopa, Chairperson of the Board,…

30 Jul 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH AMANDA VAN WYK

A major operation targeting counterfeit and illicit goods is underway in the Johannesburg CBD, with the South African Police Service (SAPS) National Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Unit forcing entry into locked premises.

30 Jul 2 hr 41 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH VUSI MOKWENA

The South African Union of Students has raised alarm over what it describes as a growing campus safety crisis at institutions of higher learning across the country, following the release of recent crime statistics highlighting incidents of theft, assault and harassment on university campuses. According to SAUS, the findings reinforce…

29 Jul 6 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH STEVE MABONA

The Gauteng Department of Health has reassured the public that dialysis services at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital have remained fully operational despite recent supply challenges affecting certain dialysis consumables. Approximately three weeks ago, the hospital experienced reduced stock levels of sodium bicarbonate solution due to delays in procurement processes…

29 Jul 7 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH INNOCENT MOLOI

Immigration remains a highly debated issue in South Africa, with public discussions often marked by confusion over the legal distinctions between migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and undocumented migrants. Recent government operations targeting undocumented foreign nationals, together with proposed reforms to the country’s immigration framework, have renewed focus on these categories…

29 Jul 13 min

IN CONVERSATION WITH LEANNE DE JAGER

The Gauteng Film Commission is facing mounting criticism over its role in supporting and growing the province’s film and creative industries. The issue was recently thrust into the spotlight when a group of creatives staged a sit-in protest at Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s office, expressing frustration over what they describe as…

29 Jul 6 min