VOW 88.1

VOW is a campus-based community radio station operated broadcasting from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. The station has a variety of music and talk show that reflect the life of the youth, students, politics and tackles social issues.

South Africa’s migration debate has moved well beyond the question of how many undocumented people are being deported. The bigger challenge now is whether the country can build a system that prevents irregular entry, identifies people accurately, processes immigration and asylum claims efficiently, and knows who is entering and leaving the country. That is particularly relevant given the scale of...

If you’re heading out onto Johannesburg’s roads this morning, you may want to think twice before taking that shortcut you’ve used a hundred times. Johannesburg has been battered by heavy rain, and yesterday we saw just how quickly conditions can become dangerous. At Siemert Road and Currey Street in Doornfontein, several vehicles became submerged and trapped in floodwater. JMPD officers had to get...

According to Statistics South Africa’s 2026 Mid-Year Population Estimates, the country’s fertility rate has fallen to 2.12 children per woman. That is very close to the conventional replacement level of around 2.1 children per woman. The fertility rate has been declining over time as South Africa follows the broader global movement towards smaller families. Instagram · Twitter

The 2026 Local Government Elections are scheduled for 4 November, putting political parties under increasing pressure to finalise candidates and campaign structures. The immediate trigger for this conversation is the ANC’s reported failure to submit candidate lists in some wards by the required deadline. Party President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that the ANC may approach the Electoral Court, w...

Corner of Soul with Brino soul on Voice Of Wits 88.1

Corner of Soul with Brino soul on Voice Of Wits 88.1

Gabriel Mzukisi Kufa, professionally known as King Mzura, is a South African musician, songwriter, music producer, and filmmaker. Born on April 10, 1991, in Johannesburg, he was raised in the Eastern Cape and Durban. King Mzura established his own record label, Lakingmusic records, in 2018. He began his singing career at a young age and has since performed at various events. His music career has b...

VOW Top 30 chart show every Saturday 09:00am to 12:00pm. Twitter · Instagram · Facebook

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South African Lekompo star PLG Chanty is stepping into a bold new chapter with the release of her highly anticipated EP, 20Chanty6. Following a breakthrough year that saw her emerge as one of the genre’s leading voices, the project is a confident declaration of her artistic growth, influence and ownership of the Lekompo sound. The EP follows her successful collaborative project 5 Roses with Poobin...

Leanne Kiezer Is a Registered Dietitian and Head of Public Affairs, Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs at Danone Sub-Saharan Africa, overseeing strategic initiatives across South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana. She brings extensive expertise in nutrition, public health and regulatory affairs, with a focus on policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement and sustainable health outcomes. Leanne also leads Danone...

The VOW Drive is a lighthearted conversation-driven afternoon show that focuses on entertainment through learnings and the day-to-day navigation of life. Instagram · Twitter

That Lunch Show is one of VOW 88.1's Award Winning shows. The show is about inspiring, informing and empowering listeners with hard-hitting topics. It tackles unemployment, current affairs, health, cultural, technology, and entertainment news. The aim is to keep the listeners informed and entertained. The show airs weekdays at 12:00-15:00. Instagram · Twitter

Some people spend years trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives, but our next guest started building her future before most of us were thinking about careers. At just 14 years old, with only R500 and the support of her family, she launched a business that has since grown into multiple successful ventures. Today, she’s the founder of A Demande Agriculture and A Demande Studio, a...

VOW Breakfast airs from Monday to Friday. The show covers a variety of issues from youth development, unemployment, entertainment news, trending topics, and music. It sets the tone for the day with a news update. If you are looking for a recap of what happened during the weekday and what will take place in the new week, then this show is for you. Twitter · Instagram

The VOW Drive is a lighthearted conversation-driven afternoon show that focuses on entertainment through learnings and the day-to-day navigation of life. Instagram · Twitter

Yandani, South Africa’s fast-rising Pop/R&B star, is set to release his highly anticipated debut EP, About You, this Friday. He recently released his new single, “Touch,” which serves as the lead single ahead of the EP’s release. Yandani carries a rich musical legacy as the grandchild of the founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, with his father also continuing the family tradition as a member of the...

Around the world, it marks the permanent removal of firearms from circulation. In South Africa, the picture looks very different. A new briefing published today by Gun Free South Africa shows that South Africa's firearm relicensing system is collapsing, with applications dropping 74% since 2021/22 – from 213,631 to just 55,936 last year. A significant and growing number of gun owners have stopped...

The shortage of government-issued winter clothing is affecting patients at the Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital in Tshwane. The patients are still wearing summer trousers, tops, no socks, and threadbare dressing gowns. Not only is there a shortage of winter clothing, but the facility has only one washing machine on the property. As the temperatures drop below 5 five degrees, patients must endure un...

The VOW Drive is a lighthearted conversation-driven afternoon show that focuses on entertainment through learnings and the day-to-day navigation of life. Instagram · Twitter

The VOW Drive is a lighthearted conversation-driven afternoon show that focuses on entertainment through learnings and the day-to-day navigation of life. Instagram · Twitter

That Lunch Show is one of VOW 88.1's Award Winning shows. The show is about inspiring, informing and empowering listeners with hard-hitting topics. It tackles unemployment, current affairs, health, cultural, technology, and entertainment news. The aim is to keep the listeners informed and entertained. The show airs weekdays at 12:00-15:00. Instagram · Twitter

The United Africans Transformation (UAT) says the National Treasury's decision to freeze funding to 69 municipalities is a damning indictment of the state of local government in South Africa. It is undeniable proof that financial mismanagement, poor governance, corruption and the absence of accountability have become entrenched in municipalities across the country. The greatest victims of this cri...

Eskom and Rand Water completed Phase 1 of the planned infrastructure maintenance programme, which commenced on Friday, 29 May 2026 and concluded on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. During this phase, Eskom carried out planned maintenance on critical electrical infrastructure. The work was essential to enhance the reliability and stability of the bulk water supply system and ensure its continued efficient ope...