Views and News with Clarence Ford
Episodes
Sexwale for President??
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political analyst Sanusha Naidoo spoke to Clarence about the ANC stalwart Tokyo Sexwale emerging as a possible contender for ANC presidency. Vi...
Money Sense: Simplifying investment decisions for everyday South Africans
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money Sense- Simplifying Investment Decisions- Bryan Nicol, a certified financial planner with Doshguide spoke to Clarence about the various investmen...
Women on Farms Project pesticide protest
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Denile Samuel- labour rights coordinator. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on Cape...
Barbs Wire: Met Gala spectacle, dramatic plane landing, and baby hippo Bumpy steals hearts
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. I...
Your Community News:
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. I...
Draft National Railway Plan
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Terence Creamer, Editor of Engineering News joined Clarence to share his thoughts on the Draft National Railway Plan. Views and News with Clare...
SA and Namibia lead Africa on 2026 Press Freedom Index
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Veteran journalist Zubeida Jaffer on the ranks of South Africa and Namibia on the 2026 World Press Freedom Index. Views ...
Fuel spending drops 35% as South Africans respond to petrol price hikes – Discovery Insure
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Saqib Hossain, Head of Technical Marketing at Discovery on their research into fuel spending trends. Views and News with...
Critical NHI showdown in South Africa next week
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders on their court application. Views and News with...
Hospice Week 2026
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hanneke Lubbe from the Association of Palliative Care Associations spoke to Clarence about the annual Hospice Week. Views and News with Clarenc...
BBC global affairs
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our weekly crossing to our BBC colleagues, today we are joined by BBC News Correspondent and Presenter Oliver Conway & he's joined b...
The Fair Pay Bill
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Fair Pay Bill. Sasha Knott-Craig, CEO of Job Crystal, spoke to Clarence about the Fair Pay Bill, which aims to eliminate wage disparities by banni...
Barbs Wire: Road rage video goes viral, farewell Ask Jeeves, and 1,500 beagles get a second chance
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning sh...
Your Community News: Comic Con 2025
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren O Connor May, reporter at Tygerburger spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Cosatu May Day celebrations
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Malvern De Bruyn on their Cosatu May Day celebrations Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mornin...
Freedom Day & May Day 2026: reflecting on our gains, meaning of freedom today & responsibility of young people in protecting our hard-won democracy
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Seth Mazibuko, activist spoke to Clarence Ford on Freedom Day for his reflections on Freedom Day Views and News with Clarence Ford is the...
Women for Change’s Sabrina Walter named to TIME100 List of The World’s Most Influential People
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Women for Change’s Sabrina Walter on being named as one of the TIME100 List of The Wo...
HOME A HOUND SPCA LIVE READ: Introducing Larry
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Town, make space for a little dog with a very big heart. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long ...
City of Cape Town’s fixed tariffs declared invalid and unlawful
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to GOOD Councilor, Sandra Dickson, on the court ruling which found that the City of Cape Town’s fixed ta...
Your Community News:Weermag in de Kaap: Hierdie help bokkerol se Cameron
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rasaad Adams, reporter at Die Papier spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on...
ANC & SACP split
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast shared his thoughts with Clarence on how the decision by the SACP to contest the 2026 Local Governmen...
Why Withdrawing South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Was the Wrong Call’
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan-Ross Adams, Director of ItLawCo spoke to Clarence Ford on Why Withdrawing South Africa’s Draft AI Policy Was the Wrong Call. Views...
Everyday Heroes: National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities promoting Global Noise Awareness Day
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erica du Toit from The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) spoke to Clarence Ford on Global Noise Awareness Day 2026. &...
Khayelitsha Cookies British Airways deal
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence spoke to Adri Williams ,prominent South African social entrepreneur and the Managing Director of Khayelitsha Cookies about the com...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Mimi Mefo Takambou Multimedia Journalist and Editor English For Africa Deutsche Welle. Views and News with C...
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela documentary
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence spoke to Ivor Ichikowitz ,Chairman of the Ichikowitz Family Foundation about the new Netflix documentary the Trials of Winnie Mandela. ...
Your Community News: Youngest-ever player to represent the Stormers franchise in their 48-12 victory over Glasgow Warriors
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chantelle Hartebeest, Paarl Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid...
Unexplained drop in teenage pregnancies
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Public health researcher Peter Barron joins Clarence to unpack research he & his ream did in childbirth rates in teenagers that uncovered an unexp...
Heritage Half Hour - Hatched ensemble comes to the Baxter
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Choreographer Mamela Nyamza spoke to Clarence Ford about her two new productions coming to the Baxter Theatre. Views and News with Claren...
My Vote Counts launches Whose Vote Counts 2, a powerful tool to analyse the funding of South Africa’s politics
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Joel Bregmann, Project Lead: Money in Politics at My Vote Counts on the launch of Whose Vote Counts 2 - a powerful tool to anal...
The Africa Report: Debate in Nigeria as it’s drops Mother tongue education
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent. Views and News with...
Courage Hub SA
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
PRASA Whistleblower Martha Ngoye has opened a centre to support whistleblowers & to promote accountability. Courage Hub SA was...
Barbs Wire: 'Michael' turns cinemas into concerts, marathon super shoes break the two-hour barrier, and Elbie the Jack Russell survives a 13-storey scare
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online Views and News with Clarence Ford is th...
Your Community News:
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thulani Magazi, editor at City Vision spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show ...
Comic Con 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Comic Con Cape Town 2026 is scheduled for 30 April to 3 May 2026. The four-day festival will return to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (...
Suidoosterfees 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence was joined live in studio by legendary actress Sandra Prinsloo who will be appearing at the Suidoosterfees in the play Die Ander Dogter. ...
Point to Point 2026
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Meyer from the Make A Difference Foundation (MADLF) spoke to Clarence about the Point to Point 2026, a walking route covering 67.1 kilometers fro...
Philosophically Speaking with Heidi Mattisson
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Heidi Matisonn, Senior Lecturer at The Ethics Lab at the University of Cape Town’s Neuroscience Institute and Department of Medicine joi...
Money Sense: Money Sense: Financial goals that actually stick (and why most don’t)
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rory Brachner, founder of Doshguide joined us for our regular Money Sense slot, today we discussed the difference between saving & ...
Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day: IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Alissa Naran, Partner at Adams & Adams on intellectual property in sports ahead of World Intellectual Property Day. ...
Barbs Wire: Salad man goes viral, World Cup tickets hit $2m, and Chuckles crisis averted
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning sh...
Your Community News: Leap of Faith in Grassy Park: A Home Away from Home for the Elderly Amid Growing Need
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Namhla Monakali, People’s Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the...
Impact of B-BBEE on business performance in SA
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mzwabantu Dayimani, CEO of the NEF spoke to Clarence Ford on the impact of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment on business perf...
Suidoosterfees Festival
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Suidoosterfees returns to Cape Town from 29 April to 3 May with a vibrant celebration of theatre, music, comedy, food demos and more. Under this y...
BBC crossing
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our weekly crossing to our BBC colleagues, today we are joined by BBC News Correspondent and Presenter Valeria Sanderson & she...
Turtle Conservation Centre raises over 500K
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Ann Lamont, Executive Chairperson of the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation, about a Robben Island to Granger Bay fundraising swim ...
Madlanga task team swings into action: Arrests made as commission investigations deepen
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Kgomotso Modise about arrests made by the Madlanga Task Team and concerns over whether investigations are extending beyond the...
Unplugged: Comedian Mel Jones
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to comedian Mel Jones on her life and upcoming shows. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk...
Nou Praat Jy! 2026 - SA’s boldest school public speaking competition returns
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Organiser and teacher Joline de Klerk spoke to Clarence Ford about the return of Curro Durbanville High School’s Nou Praat Jy! public speak...
Run on Table Mountain to raise funds for firefighters: VWS Trail Challenge
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Meyer-Kleynhans, Marketing Manager for our VWS Newlands Station spoke to Clarence Ford on the Views and News with Clarence Ford is the ...
HOME A HOUND SPCA LIVE READ: Introducing Chaka
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Town, it’s time to spice things up! Let’s add some heat to this cold weather Views and News with Clarence Fo...
Deutsche Welle Berlin
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As per usual on a Friday we cross to our colleagues at Deutsche Welle. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show...
Robben Island Museum's plans to convert the old prison houses into overnight accommodation
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rasaad Adams, reporter at Die Papier spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mornin...
Views and News in conversation with Dischem Foundation
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Jacky from the Dischem Foundation. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour lo...
Institute for Healing of Memories
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Father Michael Lapsley joined Clarence live in studio to talk about the work of the Institute for Healing of Memories. Views and News with Clar...
Athol Williams – Inaugrual Poet Laureate of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Athol Williams was appointed the inaugural Poet Laureate of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford ...
AHF South Africa Urges Countries to Deliver Pandemic Deal
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Nombuso Madonsela, country program director for South Africa, AHF spoke to Clarence Ford about why AHF South Africa is urging Countries to Deliver ...
DW Bonn crossing with Michael Otti
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thursday morning and time to head over to our colleagues at Deutsche Welle. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-m...
Beware the cheap & dodgy TEMU appliances
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence spoke to Connie Jonkers, The technical lead at Safehouse about the influx of cheap electronic goods that often ...
Barbs Wire: Rio tourists trapped, self-medicating monkeys and a crossword catastrophe
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. I...
Your Community News: Interpreter issue stall trial once again
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jana Scheepers, journalist at Paarl Post spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning ...
Clarence Ford, Views & News, Mayoral elections, COCT, Cheslyn Steenberg, Patriotic Alliance
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) municipal election for the next mayoral term is scheduled to take place between 2 November 2026 and 1 February 2027....
Heritage Half Hour - Friends of Cuba Society & International May Day Brigade
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford was joined by Fatima Swartz, exec committee members of Friends of Cuba Society. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morn...
Extreme heat, a silent killer stalking informal settlements
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to science writer Leonie Joubert on how extreme heat is impacting on affecting informal settlements. Views and News with Cl...
The search for SA’s next Eco-Champions begins
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The search for SA's next Eco-Champions begins- Clarence spoke to David Parry-Davies, founder of the Eco-Logic Awards about the 2026 awards which offic...
The Africa Report: Gen Z protests are back in Madagascar and Kenya
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent. Views and News with Claren...
RIP Wrestling legend Jan Wilkens
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary South African wrestler Jan Wilkens died on his farm outside Potchefstroom on Sunday morning, 19 April 2026, at the age of 83. V...
Barbs Wire: UK tobacco crackdown, cocaine salmon and Germany’s gran DJs
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morn...
Your Community News:
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thulani Magazi, editor at City Vision spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show ...
WFP Freedom Day Protest: Farmwomen Call for Urgent Land Expropriation and Redress
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carmen Louw (Land and Housing Programme Coordinator) spoke to Clarence Ford about their WFP Freedom Day event. Views and News with Clarence For...
Robben Island is not a place to sleep
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ash Müller ,property media specialist and founder of Ask Ash Media House & a regular guest on Views & News .She recently sparked a public...
Psychology of road rage in angry drivers
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adv Johan Jonck, Creator and Founder: Arrive Alive joined Clarence Ford on air for a chat on the psychology of road rage. Views and News with C...
WLC Welcomes Ruling Finding Judge President Mbenenge Guilty of Sexual Harassment, Impeachment Process Looms
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
WLC attorney Chriscy Blouws spoke to Clarence Ford Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme s...
Money Sense: Savings vs investing: when to do what?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Sydow, Certified Financial Planner with Doshguide joined us for our regular Money Sense slot, today we discussed the difference between saving &a...
NCC Welcomes regulations to curb spam calls
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has formally welcomed the recently gazetted amendments to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) aimed at curbing th...
Barbs Wire: Cape Town’s new safety app, the rise of redheads and Japan’s dating-app subsidy
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning sh...
Your Community News:
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kaylynne Bantom, People’s Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning ...
Zenobia Kloppers had 2 films drop on the same day last Friday!
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Description: Clarence Ford speaks to Zenobia Kloppers about her rare achievement of starring in two films released on the same day, and her growing ca...
Rising malpractice claims threaten healthcare access, state resources in SA
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Robyn Conradie about the rising cost of medical malpractice claims against the state and how proposed legal reforms could p...
The nerve condition Cape Town is writing off as tiredness
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shaifali Joshi, A Pretoria-based diabetes specialist spoke to Clarence Ford about Peripheral Neuropathy and its causes and treatment. Views...
Connection is Care: How Free Wi-Fi is Redefining Healing at Groote Schuur
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kristy Evans, Executive Director of the Groote Schuur Hospital Trust spoke to Clarence Ford about the Views and News with Clarence Ford is...
BBC global-affairs
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for our weekly crossing to our BBC colleagues, today we are joined by BBC News Correspondent and Presenter Celia Hatton & she’s jo...
Beam Me the Internet: SA Scientist Rewriting the Rules of Speed & Security
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your internet was not just faster, but virtually unhackable? A South African scientist is using lasers and quantum physics to build an in...
Barbs Wire: Cape weather posts go viral, hot air ballon emergency landing in the California burbs, and Madonna does Coachella...26 years later
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morn...
'This Country Hates Our Boys’: Crisis, Controversy and a Call to Rethink Masculinity
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are we raising a generation of forgotten boys? A new book is sparking fierce debate, arguing that while South Africa fights for gender equality, many ...
Where the Karoo Sings: Journey to Jazz 2026 Turns Prince Albert into a Living Stage
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a jazz festival where the stage is a mountain pass. Where the first performance starts at sunrise. Where the entire town becomes part of the m...
From Petri Dish to Plate: SA’s Lab-Grown Meat Breakthrough Sparks Hope… and Heated Debate
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
South African scientists are growing meat… without the animal. A local biotech company has cracked a key piece of the puzzle for lab-grown meat...
Sweet Relief or Sticky Problem? Tongaat Lifeline Saves Industry For Now
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tongaat Hulett has been thrown a R200 million lifeline just hours before possible collapse. It’s a massive relief for thousands o...
Home A Hound: Introducing Simba
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Simba - Cape of Good Hope SPCA. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and re...
Community News: School Under Scrutiny: Abuse Allegations, A Resignation and Tough Questions for Parents
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Chantélle Hartebeest about what parents need to know about the school investigation in the Paarl area. View...
Cape Town founder wins Global 40 Under 40 Honorary Award for mental health impact
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presenter speaks to Ellie about founding You Have Purpose, her global award recognition, and her mission to make mental health care accessible to all....
AI in Healthcare & Medical Devices
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to a healthcare expert about the role of artificial intelligence in transforming healthcare systems, its benefits, risks, and fut...
Everyday Heroes: World Voice Day & A new low-cost voice screening device
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Professor Jeannie van der Linde and Dr Maria du Toit from the University of Pretoria about a new low-cost voice technology tha...
Women in Sports Africa (WISA)
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence speaks to Christophe Bongo about reshaping the narrative around women in sport through storytelling that highlights lived experiences across ...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thursday morning and time to head over to our colleagues at Deutsche Welle in Germany. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-...
Massive changes coming for visa and immigration rules in South Africa
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb and BUSA Representative on the Immigration Advisor Board, about South Africa&rsquo...
New SA Grocery Shopper Report data: SA consumers shop across 4 stores to manage rising grocery cost
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicola Allen, Senior Retail Analyst at Trade Intelligence spoke to Clarence Ford on their April 2026 SA Grocery Shopper Report and buying patterns. &n...
Heritage Half Hour: South Africa’s Ice Hockey Team
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Uthman Samaai, Captain of the SA Ice Hockey Team – The Rhino’s, joined Clarence Ford to chat about The South African Ice Hockey Federation...
Is the US blockade in Strait of Hormuz legal under international law?
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law at the ANU College of Law joined Clarence Ford to chat about whether the US blockade in Strait of...
First African Women’s Climate Justice Day: calls for payment of climate debt
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Alia Kajee, Public Finance Campaigner with @350Africa on calls for payment of climate debt on the Fi...