Views and News with Clarence Ford
Episodes
Darshan with Paramahamsa Vishwananda
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks Swami aka Patrick Neville Booth about Hindu spirituality an...
Home A Hound
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Town, today it’s all to do about Lulu iews and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long prog...
Deutsche Welle Berlin with Arthur Sullivan
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
iews 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. It...
Knysna Day Zero Update
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks to Graham Paulse, Head of Department for Local Government a...
V&A Record and Music Fair
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks to V&A Record and Music Fair curator and organiser, Gavin Minter about this...
Trump's New World Order
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Financial journalist and economist Natale Labia joined Clarence live in studio to discuss the unpack his recent opinion piece where he takes a look at...
Tiro’s Toughloop Testimony – At Theatre Arts in Obz
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks to play director, Mfundo Zono and writer and performer, Ayanda ka Nobakabonwa a...
The Mayor’s case against rent control falls short
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The mayor’s case against rent control falls short - Kiasha Naidoo is an Associate Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of the Western Cape. ...
Pretty Woman – Stage production lead, Leah Mari
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, was joined by Pretty Woman: The Musical’s leading lady, Leah Mari to ...
Panthera Big Cat Sanctury - Lion update
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks to Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary co-founder, Lizaene&nb...
Barbs Wire: Storms batter the Med, why reading rewires your brain, and Jamaica’s Olympic bobsled comeback
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show...
Cape Town Craft Club – Andie Reeves
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, has a chat about new year hobbies with Andie Reeves, organiser of the Cape Town Craft...
Vaal scholar tragedy
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks to Peggie Mars, Change Agent for Children in Road Safety, Car Seat Expert and f...
The Firebird
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to puppet creator, director and producer Janni Younge about...
Why Validation Is Destroying Us by Namon Abe Andrea
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, was joined live in studio by author Namon Abe Andrea to upack his...
Student teachers placement choices
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks to Dr Clive Brown, Teaching Practice Coordinator, Lect...
Africa Report with Crystal Orderson
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, has a discussion with Crystal Orderon regarding her Africa Report...
Second Chance Matric Programme - WCED
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to the WCEDs Bronagh Hammond about The Second Chance M...
Barbs Wire: Why Macron wore shades indoors, how Ozempic could save airlines millions, and the man who may have cracked Coca-Cola's secret
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on C...
Pratibha back in Cape Town
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to Bollywood singer Pratibha Singh Baghel, about her upcoming show in Cape Town...
DA internal strife is a distraction ahead of watershed 2026 elections
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, talks to Sanusha Naidoo of The Institute for Global Dialogue. Views and News w...
National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Children
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to DGMT CEO David Harrison about the National Strategy to Accelerate Actio...
Boys bravery saves emaciated horse, Forest
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to Belinda Abrahams of the SPCA about how a young Mamre boy save...
Are entry level cars death traps
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to ChangeCars’s Michael Pashut, about the Hyundai Gra...
Snapchat has been named as the top platform for child sexual offences
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to Heidi Mattisen, philosopher and Senior Lecturer at&...
Barbs Wire: From 2016 nostalgia and a tool-using cow to booking a hotel on the Moon
20 Jan 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...
Ignisive / Ignite Inclusive Change NGO
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Talk ‘Views and News’ presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to Therese Massaglia and Andrew Tulloch about their NGO, Ignite Inclu...
Report offers insight into SA teens smartphone habits
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Views and News presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at the University of Stellenbosch ...
Second Canvas in Lavender Hill
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Views and News presenter, Clarence Ford, chats to Second Canvas founder, Keith Edwards about their NGO in Lavender Hill and what they do to assist the...
Michael Bgraim - CCMA needs proper funding
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran labour lawyer, Michael Bagraim. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and r...
Rey Thakhuli, General Manager for Media and Stakeholder Relations at SANPark.
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us is Rey Thakhuli, General Manager for Media and Stakeholder Relations at SANParks. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the...
BBC News & Views inside Europe
19 Jan 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...
AFCON Final – Sizwe Mbebe
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has captured the attention of football fans around the world, becoming one of the standout sporting stories ...
Barbs Wire: Viral #SardineChallenge, No 10's Larry the Mouser turns 19, and elephant mom saves baby in Kruger floods
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on C...
Unplugged: Freshlyground is back and performing at Kirstenbosch this weekend!
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Simon Attwell – co-founder, flutist, manager and one of the creative and strategic minds behind Freshlyground. Vi...
Judge Mushtaq Parker Impeached
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mbekezeli Benjamin-Researcher and Advocacy Officer at Judges Matter spoke to Clarence about the decision by The Judicial Service Commission to find Hi...
Le Pickle
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Town’s smash burger scene is thriving and one of the coolest spots is called Le Pickle Pieter Aucamp Views and News with Clarence Fo...
The Role of Parents, Teachers and Communities After Matric Results: Turning Disappointment into Support and Second Chances
16 Jan 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...
Home a hound
16 Jan 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...
Deutsche Welle Berlin
16 Jan 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...
Poor connectivity - not poor ability - is holding learners back
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vuyani Jarana, CEO of Ilitha Telecommunications argues that unless South Africa treats affordable digital access as a basic right, the count...
Children of Ours- The story of the Lawhill Maritime Centre
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Filmmaker Lex Owen joined Clarence live in studio to talk about his documentary "Children of Ours" which marks the 30th anniversary of the Lawhill Mar...
Opposition to National Minimum Wage Commission’s proposed wage hike
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Foundation for Rights of Expression & Equality's Director Paul Maritz spoke to Clarence about his concern that the NMWC proposed 2026 wage hik...
The Overstrand fires & GreenPop plan for recovery
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Misha Teasdale, Greenpop CEO joins us liv to eexplain what they do and how the groups focus shifted from growth of forest to urgent recovery. V...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
15 Jan 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...
Unpacking the latest education results and the state of education in SA?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matric 2025 Results- Prof Jonathan Jansen, Education Analyst shared his thoughts on the 2025 NSC results. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid...
Barbs Wire: Grave robbery horror uncovered, highway hero saves toddlers, and Snoop Dogg steals the Golden Globes spotlight
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barb’s Wire with our digital editor Barbara Friedman Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hou...
Knynsa Water Shortage Update
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Knysna is staring down a water emergency with less thanten days of storage left. The municipality plans to drill seven new boreholes and is pushing fo...
SA’s Education system under strain, how do we move forward
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Zaheer Hamid, MANCOSA Director & Chief Academic Officer spoke to Clarence about the strain the SA Education is under & how we can mo...
The future of Education with Tech
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The future of Education with Tech- While many are celebrating their achievements, tough questions remain about access to tertiary education – fr...
SRD Grant uncertainty
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Social Grant Activist Elizabeth Raiter spoke to Clarence about the uncertain future of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant beyond March 20...
The Africa Report: Millions of Ugandans head to the polls on Thursday
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As per usual on a Wednesday at 10h00 we are joined by award winning journalist Crystal Orderson for our Africa Report. Views and News with Clar...
Veganuary
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Fulton from Eighty20 spoke to us about Veganuary, an international non-profit initiative that invites participants to adopt plant-based eating ...
Barbs Wire: Another celebrity abuse case, China’s “Are You Dead” app goes viral, and a deer stops traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on C...
The Cape Town Carnival
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Cape Town Carnival- A street treat is on the way, and Cape Town is getting ready to party. The Cape Town Carnival has officially announced its 202...
Suur Bakery
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In studio today we’re joined by Francois Zietsman and one of his fellow founders, Kara Droomer, to talk about the evolution from The Bread Bar t...
DA in fighting
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Prof Ntsikelelo Breakfast political analyst. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. Thi...
Golden Acre's new era
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Acre's new era- Property media professional and award-winning journalist Ash Müller spoke to Clarence about the new era for Cape Town's ic...
Youth stone throwing gangs plague Manenberg
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pre-teen stone throwing gangs- Abduragmaan Govind, Manenberg CPF Spokesperson spoke to Clarence about the issue of daily stone-throwing incidents invo...
Barbs Wire: Viral videos of chemical fire in Montague Gardens, Barbie releases autism doll and Iran internet blackout
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on C...
Unpacking the Wesley Neuman judgement
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Senior CCMA Commissioner Tariq Jamodien joined Clarence live on air to unpack the recent Labour Court Judgement in favour of Heathfield High Pri...
Back 2 School headaches
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa Le Roux from Parents for Equal Education spoke to Clarence about the issue of unreasonable stationery lists from some schools? Views an...
The future of work – skills, not fear – South Africa’s path to an AI-ready workforce
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force spoke to Clarence about the future of work & the impact AI will have on the workforce. Views a...
How community food gardens help SA's cost-of-living crises
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sanjeev Raghubir , Chief Sustainability Officer at the Shoprite Group spoke to Clarence about the work the group is doing to support community food ga...
BBC News & Views inside Europe
12 Jan 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...
Panthera Big Cat Sanctuary
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lizaene Cornnwall , founder of the Panthera Big Cat Sanctuary joined Clarence to update us on the situation at the sanctuary after a devastating fire ...
Barbs Wire; W Cape Big Cat Sanctuary fire, dam rescue drama, and Broadway crowd clash
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on C...
UWC Scientists Develop Low-Cost Rapid Test to Detect Cancer, TB and Long COVID
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Dr Jaymi Leigh January from the Department of Chemistry at UWC about a new Low-Cost Rapid Test to Detect Cancer, TB and L...
Firefighters battle Overstrand Municipality blaze
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Overstrand Fire- Mayor Archie Klaas from the Overstrand Municipality joined Clarence to give us an update on the blaze that has been raging in the are...
DW Berlin
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Snow and cold weather across Europe have led to at least six deaths as freezing temperatures continue into the weekend. Views and News with Clarence ...
The Professional Reset: Using Nutrition to Boost Productivity and Wellbeing
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Professional Reset- Omy Naidoo, founder & MD of Newtricion Wellness Dieticians spoke to Clarence about how nutrition can act as a powerful res...
Why are the mainstream media whitewashing Ramaphosa’s legacy?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today marks 114 years since the African National Congress (ANC) was founded, making it the oldest liberation movement on the African continent. The pa...
SAIPA Launches Fully Funded Scholarship Opportunities for Aspiring Accountants
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Constance Mogagabe, Scholarship Coordinator at SAIPA shares more about the funding opportunities with Clarence Ford Views and News with Clarence Ford ...
Deutsche Welle Bonn
08 Jan 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-mornin...
UK introduces landmark junk food advertising ban – HEALA reax
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Angelika Grimbeek , HEALA Policy and Programme manager spoke to Clarence Ford about Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on Cape...
Update on Mossel Bay wildfire
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deon Stoffels, Chief Fire Officer for the Garden Route District Municipality Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. Th...
Tap into SA’s rich store of clinical wisdom among retirees
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Zolile Mlisana is a paediatrician whose work spans clinical practice, institutional leadership and public-interest thought leadership. He is a form...
Grow Great Campaign
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Thato Mosidi - Grow Great Campaign Project Lead The Grow Great is promoting the best buy ten which is a group of nutr...
How Action Society assists families during investigations & court cases
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kaylynn Palm, Spokesperson and head of the Action Centre at Action Society Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on Cape...
Africa Report with Crystal
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent Views and News wit...
SADTU issues “code red” warning over school violence driving teachers out of the profession
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Basil Manuel, Executive Director of Naptosa spoke to Clarence Ford about the union issuing a “code red” warning over s...
Wesley Neuman reinstated
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wesley Neuman reinstated- Vernon Seymour, Legal Representative for Heathfield High principal Wesley Neuman spoke to Clarence after the Labour Court or...
NSAAC Approved by Cabinet: President calls on the nation to get behind the new strategy and campaign for children
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Rose September, Programme Lead: Accelerated Programme of Action for Children in the Presidency about NSAAC – the national stra...
Growing Food and Reforesting the Eastern Cape | Vision 2044
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jacob Cloete, academic, activist & author explains more about Vision 2044 and their efforts to grow food and reforest the E...
How people plan their fitness goals for 2026
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Mthenjane, Performance Coach spoke to Clarence Ford about how people can better plan their fitness goals for 2026 Views and News ...
Latest Blood Supply Stock Update from the Western Cape Blood Service
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Blood donations are critical to saving lives, and right now every drop counts. We’re doing a quick check on blood supply stocks with M...
Knysna Day Zero? Level 4 water restrictions underway as municpality battles water crisis
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Executive Mayor of Knysna Local Municipality is Cllr Thando Matika joins us on the line for a chat on the Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid...
AI, should we pull the plug??
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dean McCoubrey is the co-founder of Humaine and MySociaLife. He joined Clarence to talk about AI & the concerns raised by some AI pioneers t...
SA must follow Canada playbook against US
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political journalist and author John Matisson joins Clarence to talk about his recent opinion piece in News24 where he advises the SA government to fo...
Festive or Forgotten ? Who Really Controls the Klopse? AGF on The Fight for the Soul of the Cape Town Carnival
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jacky Poking, a representative from Anti-Gentrification Front (AGF) joined Clarence Ford in studio for a chat on their Fight for the Soul of the Cape ...
BBC World with Audrey Tinline
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Information Regulator vows to appeal against matric results publication
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Advocate Pansy Tlakula, Chairperson of the Information Regulator spoke to Clarence Ford on their legal appeal over whether matric results should be pu...
AFCON Wrap
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Soccerbeat editor Sizwe Mbebe reviewed the match against Cameroon which Bafana lost 2-1 Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on C...
Unplugged: Uwineza Announces New April 2026 Album After Six-Month Writing Journey Across The Greek Islands
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Berlin-based singer-songwriter Uwineza on her second studio album (will be released in April 2026 Views a...
2De Nuwe Jaar debacle
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Historian & Author Patric Tariq Mellet shars his thoghts with Clarence over the decision to move the historic 2de N...
Rescue Teams Warn: Good Weather Doesn’t Mean Safe Hiking
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Tim Lundy, accredited mountain guide & author on hiker safety, rescue operations, and what you need to know ...
HOME A HOUND SPCA LIVE READ: Introducing Quinton
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Town… quick heads up - Quinton is here, and he’s brought the vibes Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morn...
AFCON Last 16 Preview
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AFCON Last 16 preview- Football Analyst Sizwe Mbebe previewed the business end of the AFCON tournament. Bafana line up against Cameroon tomorrow after...
Tyler Wright (Pxshboy) releases second single "Money, Power, Respect"
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zain Johnson spoke to musician Tyler Wright (Pxshboy) about the release of his second single "Money, Power, Respect" Views and News with Clarence...
Future of Education: What the matric results are measuring
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zain Johnson spoke to Esme Van Deventer, Education consultant and Former head of elementary school on the Future of Education...