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A dedicated science communicator and freelance science writer passionate about making research accessible to the public. He is a Senior Producer for Digital News at the SABC, creating data- driven stories and visual content. In addition, he is a host of the iLukuluku podcast, a Zulu POP-science podcast. With years of experience in science communication, including projects with SANSA, SKA-SA, and S...

SCIENCE WISE: Currently a PhD candidate in Food Science at the University of Pretoria and a Sensory and Consumer Experience Scientist by profession, specialising in consumer insights across the Africa, Middle East, and South Asia region.

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.

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.

in conversation with Chairperson of Africa4Nuclear Nomso Kana during the Nuclear Re-Imagine event held at University of the Witwatersrand

In conversation with head of energy leadership Centre at Wits business school professor David Phaho during the Nuclear Re-Imagine event held at University of the Witwatersrand

In conversation with NRWDI CEO, Riedewaan Bakardien during the Nuclear Re-Imagine event held at University of the Witwatersrand

In conversation with deputy minister of Energy and Electricity Samantha Graham-Marѐ Deputy Minister of Energy during the Nuclear Re-Imagine event held at University of the Witwatersrand

In conversation with Barbra Masekela, Educator, poet, writer and activist Khanyisile Yende is in conversation with Educator, poet, writer, and activist Barbra Masekela discussing how to maintain femininity and work in grace. This is discussion took place during a Gautrain Management Agency in collaboration with the Wits Business School and Gordon Institute of Business Science Women Leading Knowled...

In conversation with: Lerato Mokoena, Specialist for Talent Management, Acquisition and Organizational Design at Gautrain Khanyisile Yende is in conversation with Specialist for Talent Management, Acquisition and Organizational Design at Gautrain Discussing the art of persuasion Lerato Mokoena. This is discussion took place during a Gautrain Management Agency in collaboration with the Wits Busines...

In conversation with Leonie Grobler, Director of Executive Education at Wits Business School and Ntombi Meso, Multi-Award-Winning Radio Broadcaster: Women Leading Knowledge Khanyisile Yende is in conversation with the Director of Executive Education at Wits Business School Leonie Grobler and broadcaster Ntombi Meso. This is discussion took place during a Gautrain Management Agency in collaboration...

The South African depression and anxiety group says teen suicide is becoming more common every year in South Africa. In South Africa 9% of all teen deaths are caused by suicide. The fastest growing age is young people under 35, specifically female suicides which peak between 15 to 19 years! Breaking Ground reporter and Producer Mapaballo Borotho compiled this package in commemoration of teen suici...

Radio beyond the medium is more than radio shows, news bulletins and traffic updates. Radio beyond the medium is personal, interactive and engaging. The theme which we celebrate World Radio Day this year is ‘Radio and Peace’. There are many definitions of peace, but all of them are rooted in notions of individual flourishing, cooperation, mutual respect, and justice. What does peace mean to you? P...

According to UNESCO Radio is a powerful medium for celebrating humanity in all its diversity and constitutes a platform for democratic discourse. This year we celebrate world radio day under the theme "Radio and Peace". War, as an antonym to peace, signifies an armed conflict between countries or groups within a country, but may also translate into a conflict of media narratives. VOW FM NEWS Repor...

Karabo Randa, Marketing Manager at Butan, an African premium streetwear brand, joins Neo Molefi on Sunday Brunch to talk about the brand that is Butan but also to chat about the clearance sale happening at 44 Stanley.

As we celebrate Women's month on VOW FM, The Mainswitch celebrated women in sports by inviting Panashe Chiranga, who is the Wits Netball Team Captain. They got to reflect on her netball ball career and talk about her win at the premiere division at the USSA Netball tournament 2022, and them qualifying for the Varsity Netball 2023.

The death of an unborn child will not be considered murder in the South African criminal law. This is according to Attorney, Tshepo Mohapi, as he shared his views on VOW FM’s Area Code show this morning. His views come as the sentencing proceedings in the trial of Ntuthuko Shoba, for the murder of Tshegofatso Pule in 2020, will resume in the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg tomorrow. He further...

Have you secretly cut your nails at night, and thinking about what might happen? Or you gave your neighbour salt at night? With the fear that something might happen, have you ever been told not to sweep at night and you did it anyway? Is this a myth or there's more to it?

VOW FM was invited by Primedia to join them as they celebrated their Primedia Radio Days. Area Code had the priviledge to broadcast from their 702 studios. Presenting on the day was Kgomotso Monyai as she gave a stellar broadcast and had the opportunity to speak to the CEO of Primedia Broadcasting, Randall Abrahams and 702 Programmes Manager, Shoeshoe Qhu.

Growing up we were told that when a young person has grey hair, it means you'll have wealth and riches. In this episode, the Area Code team busts that myth.

Umuthi awubongwa- direct translation is when someone gives you medication you should never thank that person. In this episode,we are looking into why this myth started and what it really means.

Kamohelo Chauke from the WITS SRC fundraising office, joins the Area Code team to talk to about the bursary fund list for 2022 and 2023 applicants.

It's been said that little people have super human strength and that their anger is proportionate to their height. What are some of the myths you know about little people? join us as we dispel these and more myths.

On another installment of MythBusters, we look into the various African myths that have shaped and influenced lives. In this episode, we are joined by Ntate Thabo Seekane, an African traditionalist who helps dispel these myths. Are we influenced by the Truth or Myth?

With a brand new installment of Mythbusters on Area Code, we first look into Albinism and the myths that surround it in South Africa. Albinism is a congenital absence of pigment in skin, hair and eyes. And in this episode we bust all the myths surrounding Albinism.