VOW Moments

Zakes Twala and Pretty Ngwenya speak to Gogo Dineo Ndlanzi, a celebrated sangoma, spiritual teacher, life coach, professional African storyteller, poet, writer, dancer and facilitator. She gives us insight into her journey and what it really means to have an ancestral calling. Dineo shares that when her life went amiss without explanation, she knew that she might have a calling. Dineo says that sh...

The month of August is known as Women's Month in South Africa and is celebrated nationwide. The Killer Joint, under the station campaign slogan "I Am A Woman", decided to focus on the women in the house music space using the hashtag "I Am A Woman In House Music". In this edition of #ArtistOfTheWeek, we feature award winning artist (vocalist), DJ, author - Sio. We explore her latest ventures, inclu...

The month of August is known as Women's Month in South Africa and is celebrated nationwide. The Killer Joint under the station campaign slogan "I Am A Woman", decided to focus on the women in the house music space using the hashtag "I Am A Woman In House Music". In this edition of #TheRecordShop, we feature Artist Manager, Kamo Mailula, who takes us through how being a woman artist manager is like...

On today's edition of #UpCloseAndPersonal, Zakes Twala speaks to an award winning radio and media personality, Zweli Mbhele, about his radio broadcasting career that started right here on VOW FM. The conversation touches on Zweli's future and what he sees happening in his life. Tune in to Area Code every weekday from 09:00 to 12:00 on VOW FM 88.1, Hear It, Feel It, Live It.

Lebo Pasha, General Manager for Southern Africa at the African Management Institute, unpacks the panel discussion taking place on June 24th. Lebo reveals what the motive for the young entrepreneurs' summit is, enhancing business skills and also engaging with other business people.

On Best of 25 Kgosigadi and Junior profile young people who are making a difference in their communities by exploring business ventures that may seem unusual to the greater community but to them it is what makes them the best. On this edition of Best of 25 Kgosigadi and Junior speak to Lebohang Nyandeni who is the founder of LebzCafe. LebzCafe is a brand of 100% freeze dried instant coffee. Produc...

Money Monday on the VOWFM drive equips you with all the basics of financial literacy from starting a business to being able to file your own tax returns. On this episode Mudiwa Gavaza talks to us about financial indicators, which is the exchange rate to another currency. He lets us know the importance of the financial indicators and what goes into determining these indicators. Tune into 88.1 every...

#The Main Switch presenter Kgomotso Monyai has a conversation with Ministry of Police spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba. Lirandzu provides information about the amendment to the draft of the Firearms Control Amendment Bill,signed by president Cyril Ramaphosa. The law, if passed, will bring new limits on the amount of ammunition gun owners may hold, and on how many firearms hunters and sport shooters m...

#The mainswitch presenter Kgomotso Monyai in conversation with Nomsa Nteleko, who is the CEO and co-founder of Artificial intelligence company called Amathuba AI. the podcast covers Nomsa Nteleko’s success in the IT/Business solutions arena and how she takes on a new challenge in yet another male dominated industry, as well as how each one of her “challenges”. Nomsa talks about how she is constant...

People have different views about an ancestral calling, some embrace it while others forbid it. It can be the lack of understanding about it or because of their own beliefs. It's a journey of spiritual awakening, but it's often not easy to fulfill. Many turn to a Gobela or a teacher for help and end up being the victims of abuse. Mandisa Komanisi (who is still in the process of initiation) and Yol...

The social media space has grown immensely and has become a platform where people make a living. Companies, Influencers, and Content Creators, to name a few, have created sustainable brands through these platforms. Area Code host Pretty Ngwenya chats to Unathi Mkiva who is the founder of the South African Social Media Awards ( SASMA), about their launch.

#Themainswitch presenter Kgomotso Monyai does a telephonic interview with the general manager of licensing at SAMRO, Manqoba Khubeka. This is after Tik Tok has announced a multi-year licensing agreement with the Southern African Music Rights Organisation. Manqoba explains the process of the artist receiving these royalties, the difference between the traditional mediums and tik tok in term of roya...

The main switch presenters Kgomotso and Goitse interview Uzo Agyare-Kumi, Dean of Global Programs at African Leadership Academy, talking about how parents could be the solution to ensuring more job opportunities for future generations in South Africa .What does support look like from a parent who knows nothing about entrepreneurship. Uzo gives Advice to listeners why entrepreneurship is seen as be...

The Presenters, Sizwe and Kgomotso speak to an intellectual property Analyst Nare Moichela about the different types of intellectual property and on how they can be protected. Moichela analyzes the classic Vodacom please call me IP case. The legal systems and processes put in place to patent or trademark your ideas. Who to contact when your ideas get stolen,how to go about it and what documents ar...

The #Mainswitch presenters,Goitsie and Kgomotso speak to A young Self-published Author of a book called A Sandpaper Trail: Becoming of Age, Wona Macingwane. Wona tells us about her insightful Memoir which focuses on subjects like GBV,Violence and Depression ,Macingwane speaks about her experiences and explains the inspiration behind writing the book, the healing process in writing and what she hop...

The Main Switch presenters, Goitse and Kgomotso speak the founder of All Day Jam Gontse Selaocoe, a 22 year old from Orange Farm in Gauteng also known as "Pantsula La Jam". Selaocoe whose Jam recipe was inspired by his grandmother, tells us about how he started his business and the challenges he has faced along the way.

The presenters, Kgomotso Monyai and Goitse Lelaka had a telephonic interview with National Arts Council Spokeperson Tshepo Mashiane. The Spokeperson Tshepo , discusses the reason why the Covid-19 relief fund distribution is apparently delayed. The presenters also pose questions on the benefits of contract workers ,regarding Labour Laws in Arts and Culture. the conversation also extends to how will...

Financial exclusion of Wits Students has led to on going protests ,as first year students are not going to be funded by NSFAS and the returning students with historical debts are excluded. The presenter Raps speaks about the constant fee increase of Universities, that leads to systematic exclusion of previously disadvantaged people. The conversation extends to the 2015/16 #feesmustfall movement wh...

Two young student journalists Nondumiso Lehutso and Aphelele Buqwana's first experience of reporting live from the scene turned into trauma, as they were shot with rubber bullets by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), while covering the protests over the financial exclusion of some students at the university. VOW FM host Harvey T chats to Nondumiso Lehutso about the brutal experien...

Employment and Labour minister Thembelani Nxesi, says his department will introduce a new labour migration policy that regulates foreign workers in South Africa. Lunga unpacks the possible motive Thulas Nxesi has ,and discusses whether or not this should be applicable to all foreigners or continental foreigners. The conversation also includes that no one must violate the constitution in terms of B...

Bolt wants to expand its only women service to more countries. Last year November Bolt introduced the trial run in Rusternburg and East london for, a Bolt ride type for women by women. The service was officially launched in january 2021. Lunga discusses issues surrounding the bolt violence epidemic against the women and talks about the R350 million received by bolt from the International Finance C...

Global property consultancy group Knight Frank published its 2021 wealth report ,outlining how wealth is set to grow in countries over the next five years. Goitse and Kgomotso discuss the effects of Covid 19 on wealth, the role of privilege a rich individual has and what careers and ventures have the most money. The presenters also mention what has been hindering some people from keeping their wea...

A conversation about the name change that happened in Port Elizabeth, Now known as Gqeberha. Kgoitse and Kgomotso are discussing the online petition signed by the residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to reverse the name. The reason for picking Gqberha and they question if the name is inclusive with the people of Nelson Mandela Bay.

The 3rd of March marks World Hearing Day. The World Health Organization is launching world report on health today in order to raise awareness on hearing loss and deafness, and to promote hearing care. Goitsi and Kgomotso speak to Wits senior lecturer for Speech Pathology and Audiology, Dr Nomfundo Moroe.

The impact of Covid19 pandemic has left entrepreneurs and their ventures facing unprecedented challenges. Self development and planning has become essential in this day and age. Entrepreneurs across all parts of the world have had to adapt to the changes and challenges brought by the emergence of the Covid 19 pandemic . To help young entrepreneurs survive and thrive The African Management Institut...