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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...

COSATU Gauteng notes the successful operation by SAPS, SANDF and Sibanye Protection Services that resulted in the arrest of more than 150 suspected illegal miners at Kloof Mine in Westonaria. Illegal mining is a serious threat to workers, communities and the economy. It destroys infrastructure, threatens the safety of mineworkers, damages the environment and fuels organised crime. These criminal a...

the Jozi My Jozi interview tomorrow morning talking about a Winter Drive they have launched to benefit the homeless. Instagram · Twitter

ActionSA is deeply appalled, though management De and the sys department of Health reg Rett ably not surprised Temic protection of co , by the carelessness and negligent officials’ failure . In a shocking written legislature reply from the Health and Wellness ME C of consequence within the Gauteng , Faith Mazibuko, dated 30 June 2026, it has been laid bare that the department is actively letting b...

This serves to formally lodge the grievances of March and March regarding the severe operational restrictions and lack of standard institutional support for our community initiative scheduled to take place tomorrow. We are escalating this to both the Station Commander and the media to ensure full transparency. Our primary grievances are: Inadequate Vehicle Allocation: The Station Commander has res...

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

A woman recently sparked laughter and debate after claiming that the downfall of many successful women, with the houses, cars, businesses and executive positions, isn’t poor financial decisions… it’s “Ben 10s” (younger men they date). While many laughed at the statement, it has reopened an interesting conversation about age-gap relationships, stereotypes, love, and whether younger partners are unf...

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

During a media briefing on 6 July 2025, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged that criminal elements had infiltrated various parts of South Africa’s criminal justice system. He further claimed that certain politicians and Members of Parliament were interfering in SAPS operations and contributing to instability within the police service. These allegations have gained renewed attention follo...

July is officially recognized as Mental Illness Awareness Month in South Africa, providing an important opportunity to spotlight the growing mental health challenges facing individuals, families and communities across the country. According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group, one in three South Africans will experience a mental health condition during their lifetime. Despite the sca...

Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has clarified government’s position regarding undocumented foreign nationals who leave South Africa voluntarily or are deported. According to the Minister, the South African government will not provide financial compensation for any property that undocumented migrants leave behind when they exit the country. However, Ntshavheni emphasised that prop...

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

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

Today, we're joined by Prudence Mncube, a Development Specialist and passionate advocate for education and leadership. For the past seven years, she has dedicated her work to empowering individuals, developing future leaders, and promoting education as a powerful tool for personal and community transformation. Today, we'll explore her journey, the importance of leadership development, the challeng...

South Africa’s courts are once again in the spotlight as suspects accused of stealing precious stones worth R14 million appeared before the bench today. What might sound like the plot of a crime thriller is in fact a real case that has raised serious questions about organised crime, the security of the country’s mineral resources, and the reach of criminal networks into the economy. The alleged th...

Established in May 2025, The Box House has quickly become one of Tembisa’s most inspiring township success stories. Founded by two young entrepreneurs, Oscar Nkululeko Shongwe and King Kopano Maime, the restaurant marked its one-year celebration on June 27th, 2026. Located at 268 Bram Masuku Street in Igqagqa Section, Tembisa, The Box House is more than just a fast-food spot. It is a youth-driven...

South Africa’s men are dying in silence. In townships like Soweto and Alexandra, poverty, unemployment, and rigid expectations of masculinity are fuelling a mental health crisis. With men accounting for nearly 80% of suicides, tomorrow we ask: why are men struggling to speak, and what must change to break this silence?” Men’s mental health has been described as a silent epidemic. According to the...

South Africa’s democratic institutions are once again under scrutiny as the Madlanga Commission hears evidence about the burglary of journalist Marianne Thamm’s home. What initially appeared to be a routine crime has now been linked to possible abuse of state intelligence structures, raising urgent questions about press freedom and accountability. In March 2021, Thamm’s Cape Town home was broken i...

The 2026 Local Government Elections have brought a wave of high-profile contenders, with political parties unveiling prominent figures as their mayoral candidates for key municipalities across South Africa. Among them is Build One South Africa, which has nominated Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster as its mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, the country’s largest metropolitan municipality and economic hub. You...

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