Views and News with Clarence Ford
Episodes
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US-Israel war is reverberating across Europe, where gas prices are already surging. Deutsche Welle correspondent Chiponda Chimbelu joins us ...
Your Community News: Rome graduate plans Cape Town film about missionary childhood
06 Mar 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 ...
SIP Supernova competition
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford chats to Bo Saunders (Pernod Ricard SA – SIP Lead) , one of the 18 finalists for more on the SIP Supernova 2026 program. &...
Gallo Music 100 year anniversary
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kwelagobe Sekele from Gallo Music spoke to Clarence about the milestone centenary of Gall Music. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the...
Everyday Heroes – Tom Ro Haven
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford is joined live in studio by Sean Smuts, from Tom Ro Haven for this week’s EveryDay Heroes slot. &nbs...
Fine wine & spirit collectors impacted by sin tax hike
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tarina Vlok, MD of Elite Risk Acceptances spoke to Clarence Ford on how fine wine & spirit collectors may be impacted by sin tax hike. View...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Oti, Deutsche Welle editor, joins us from Bonn to talk about the significance of Merz’s latest visit to the White House. Views an...
Sho’t Left’s #SeatAtYourTable26 campaign
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford chats to Mashoto Mokgethi, Head of Domestic Tourism who spoke about the Sho’t Left #SeatAtYourTable26 campaign. Views and N...
Barbs Wire: Curiosity around a missile, a Tesla freeway nap and an urgent call to save Tom Ro Haven
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Your Community News: ‘Ons moes hom uitkry’ – Pa smokkel seun ná talle operasies Kaapstad toe
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jana Scheepers, Paarl Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning sho...
Explaining ‘Ethical Hacking’
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veer Gosai, Computer Science student & DarkNotify founder joins us via Zoom for more on ethical hacking and what it signifies. Views ...
Heritage Half Hour: 30th anniversary of SA constitution
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andries Nel, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development spoke to Clarence Ford on 30th anniversary of SA constitution. Views and...
Glorious. Unbroken: A book on the incredible life of Gloria Arendz Theiler
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gloria Arendz Theiler joined CLarence Ford in studio for a chat on her new book, Glorious. Unbroken. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
How Capitec is fighting against cybercrime
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re joined once again by Nick Harris, Head of Financial Crime at Capitec, and Jean Rossouw, Head of CSI and Financial Educati...
Jazzart’s Meraki Festival 2026
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nwabisa Plaatjie, Tour Manager for the Festival Enterprise Catalyst and Festival Dramaturg for the Meraki Dance Festival collaborations joined Clarenc...
The Africa Report: Ethiopia launches first smart technology police station
04 Mar 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...
Barbs Wire: Charles Leclerc ties the knot, marathon spectator becomes hero, and Barry Manilow in the charts again at 82
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Your Community News: Five-year sentence sparks outrage after Mitchells Plain scholar transport tragedy
04 Mar 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-morni...
Freeport Saldanha and opportunities for growth
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lindokuhle Ntati, Executing Manager: Business Development (Acting) of Freeport Saldanha on Freeport Saldanha and the opportunities for growth. ...
Philosophically Speaking: Who belongs in SA and who does SA belong to?
03 Mar 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...
The War in the Middle East
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr William Jethro Mpofu ,a senior researcher at the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies (WiCDS) at the University of the W...
How Middle East War has disrupted world travel
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aviation expert Des Laytham unpacked how the conflict in the Middle East has affected global air travel. Views and News with Clarence Ford is t...
Major Trends Set to Transform Leadership Coaching
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Mhlanga, leadership and organizational development practitioner spoke to Clarence Ford about the Major Trends Set to Transform Leadership Coachi...
Barbs Wire: Brain breakthroughs, $26 million bonus madness and baby turtle rescues in the Cape
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Your Community News: Heathfield High learner selected for international leadership camp in Ghana
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keanan Harmse, People’s Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Why transparency in menstrual products in SA is critical now!
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Candice Chirwa, Minster of Menstruation on why transparency in menstrual products in SA is critical right now. Views and...
Helping mothers heal their nervous systems
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford) is joined by Dianne Lea of Nervesense, based in Newlands. Views and News with C...
The LUX Collective via TLC Vacations
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TLC Vacations- Sarah-Jane Makwala King spoke to Carlos Luis , MD of TLC Vacations Carlos Luis bout travel trends & South Africans' desire for trav...
Why is the SA maintenance court system in such a state?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined by Heather O’Shea, Divorce Recovery Founder and Advocate Ashika Singh Director WC. Vie...
BBC global-affairs
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford) is joined by the BBC News Correspondent’s Alex Ritson & Sasha Slichter. Views an...
Chemicals in menstrual pads
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford) is joined by , Sherie de Wet, Founder and CEO of Palesa Reusable Pads Views and...
Barbs Wire: Rovos Rail derails, martini lunchbox shock and the internet’s World War III survival list
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford) and digital editor Barbara ‘Barbs Wire’ Friedman check out some of the top...
Tracey Lange stuck in Dubai
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined by KFM Presenter Tracey Lange live from Dubai. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-...
From Local Fields to World Stage - Help these talented young girls realise their baseball dreams
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined Western Cape U15 Women’’s head Baseball coach ...
Looking ahead to Cape Town Pride with drag queen & social commentator Regina Blaque
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by drag queen & social commentator Regina Blaque talki...
Inside Airport Lost and Found
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined Kim Woodard, Producer - Inside Airport Lost and Found and ...
Blackbrick Gardens: A new concept in multi-use spaces in the Mother City
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Jonathan Liebmann, founder of Blackbrick View...
Marching on Parliament to air the truth about obstetric violence
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Julie Mentor, Director of Embrace Views and ...
Home A Hound: Introducing Hunter
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
https://capespca.co.za/adoptions-news/dogs-for-adoption/hunter-a73799/ Cape Town, we need to talk about a Hunter. Views and News wi...
DEUTSCHE WELLE CROSSING
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning sh...
Your Community News: Pigeon passion pays off for crime fighter and her husband
27 Feb 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 ...
From Hobby to Hustle: The Rise of the Digital Creative Economy
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Deon Joubert of Orms Views and News with Clarence Ford ...
No tux needed: Opera in Your Neighbourhood brings 3 free performances to Cape Town
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Magdalene Minnaar, Artistic Director of Cape Town Opera...
Brain Food on a Budget - Nutritional advice for 1st year students
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by registered dietician Carrine Adams Views and News with ...
The legacy of relinquishment
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by anthropologist and UCT Professor Susan Levine Views and...
Twice as nice: Stellenbosch winemaker awarded World's Best Chenin Blanc winemaker for second consecutive year
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Johan Jordaan (Cellar Master at Spier) on receiving the...
DW BONN CROSSING
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King (in for Clarence Ford on Views and News) is joined by Deutsche Welle’s Michael Oti Views and News with ...
Post Budget Analysis
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning Advice at Momentum unpacked the personal income tax announcements from yesterday's Budget speech. Views and New...
Barbs Wire Red tide warning, sinkhole shock and an Antarctic seal’s 4,500km Cape Town detour
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Barb’s Wire- with our digital content editor Barbara Friedman Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour...
Your community news: Illegal informal trading remains a headache in Paarl’s CBD
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jana Scheepers, Paarl Post journalist spoke to Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Clarence Ford about news from the area: Parents left searching for...
Heritage Half Hour: Where Did the Budget Speech Come From?
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Daniel Meyer, School of Public Management, Governance and Public Policy joined Clarence Ford on air for a chat on the history of t...
Wesley Neumann appeal update
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing legal battle between Wesley Neumann, the former principal of Heathfield High School, and the Western Cape Education Departm...
Western Cape SOPA 2026
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Premier of the Western Cape joins us live via Zoom ahead of his 2026 SOPA address Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mornin...
Western Cape SOPA 2026
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde will be delivering the 2026 State of the Province Address tonight at the Conville Community H...
Introducing Portale: a smart, NFC-powered digital solution
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Camilla Mhlambi, Founder of Portale spoke to Clarence Ford about their new platform that replaces a business card and share your digita...
Africa Report with Crystal
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent Views and Ne...
South Africa’s Consumer Class Is All In on AI
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A recent survey by BrandMapp 2025 reveals that South Africa’s middle-to-top income consumers have embraced artificial intelligence at ...
Barbs Wire: Locked-up chocolate, coffee machine chaos and a footballer’s feathered rescue
25 Feb 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-...
Your Community News: Sports Facility Locked in Housing Dispute as Gugulethu Families Live in Crumbling Hall
25 Feb 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 o...
The Rresident wants to end stunting — here’s what we need to fund to make it happen
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Harrison- CEO of the DG Murray Trust spoke to Clarence about the measures SA to implement to address stunting & malnutrition. V...
MTN SA & RLabs join forces to accelerate youth digital skills development in W Cape
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Noluthando Pama, General Manager at MTN W Cape. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. ...
Knorrox launches We Give A Bull movement
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The beef stock brand we know and love Knorrox, has launched a new campaign. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning...
Is this the beginning of the end for affordable motoring in SA?
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Mike Pashut, automotive industry expert & CEO of ChangeCars on the future of affordable motoring i...
Budget 2026: Don't expect any surprises – government likely to hold the line
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prof Andre Roux, Economist at Stellenbosch Business School joins Clarence Ford on air ahead of Budget 2026 Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mi...
Barbs Wire: Andrew's Louvre protest photo sparks reactions, new blood test predicts Alzheimer’s, and giant tortoises return to Galapagos after 180 years
24 Feb 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: Masiphumelele music teachers embark on international Suzuki training journey
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Keanan Harmse, People’s Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area Views and News with Clarence Ford is the...
CoCT set to lower property rates formula by 10.2%
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Dickson from STOP COCT spoke to Clarence about the General Valuation 2025 (GV2025) which will see many residents hit with a hefty rates bill.&n...
AI threat to white collar jobs
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Wade Seale is from Africa AI Ethics Carnegie Corporation New York Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute for Humanities in Africa (Huma) at UCT &a...
SendMePls’s
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Florence Maziko , Founding Director of Send Me Plse joined Clarence live in studio to unpack the new app SendMePls’s a comprehensive solution de...
Virgin Active invests over R100 million in SA's first social wellness club category
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Kowarski, CEO of Virgin Active Global spoke to Clarence Ford about the rise in the trend of “social wellness clubs” Views a...
Nutrition Myths Social Media Still Gets Wrong
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Omy Naidoo, head Dietician at Newtricion Wellness Dieticians spoke to Clarence Ford about the Nutrition Myths Social Media Still Gets Wrong. Vi...
Public call: “Hands off our land”
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to GOOD party Deputy Secretary Suzette Little on their upcoming protest: Hands off our lands. Views and News with Clarence ...
BBC News & Views inside Europe
23 Feb 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&...
Barbs Wire: Lonely baby monkey melts the internet, Gaudí’s towering milestone and an airport dog’s second chance
23 Feb 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 show on Ca...
Your Community News: Solar-powered Wi-Fi box transforms taxi rank into digital hub
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tasmin Cupido, editorial publisher at Eikestadnuus spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morni...
Unplugged: Salesians of Don Bosco Marimba Band
20 Feb 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...
Single Women are SA's biggest 1st time home buyers:
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Property Expert Ash Müller spoke to Clarence about data released by ABSA Data that revealed more than 50% of its first-time homebuyers are single...
Pieces of Me
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pieces of Me, written and performed by Bo Petersen, is a profoundly moving personal story of the unspoken histories that many people carry within them...
ANC W Cape flags home affairs service delivery crisis in Atlantis
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
ANC provincial Convenor Jerimia Thuysnma spoke to Clarence Ford about the home affairs service delivery crisis in Atlantis. Views and News with...
Iconic Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk at risk after 57 Years
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iconic Blisters for Bread Charity Family Fun Walk at risk after 57 Years - Charles Grey from the Peninsula School Feeding Association spoke to Clarenc...
MrsSA 2nd Princess '26 tackles Everest
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Pageant to Peak- Talitha Oosthuizen, 2nd Princess – Mrs South Africa is one of only a handful of South Africans to attempt getting to  ...
Home A Hound: Introducing Queen
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cape Town, please rise… Her Royal Highness has arrived. Let me introduce you to Queen, a 5-year-old German Shepherd with the posture of royalty...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
20 Feb 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 ...
Your Community News: SA’s first Braille beach signage unveiled at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kailin Daniels, TygerBurger Reporter (for the Table View – Milnerton area) spoke to Clarence Ford about news from the area ...
Views and News in conversation with Dis-Chem Foundation & Community to Career
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Jacky from the Dischem Foundation - and Clete Stevis - from COMMUNITY 2 CAREER for more details about ...
Everyday Heroes: Wings and Wishes
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Inga Human of Wings and Wishes about what they do and how they help transport sickly children, from province to province,&...
Deutsche Welle Bonn
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thursday morning and time to head over to our colleagues at Deutsche Welle in Germany. Joining me is Isaac Mugabi in Bonn. W...
Karoo recycling initiative by Polyco
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford chats to Polyco Enterprise Development Manager, Lisl Doherty about their Karoo recycling initiative in Prince Albert in t...
Barbs Wire: Highway gun chaos, lioness rescue drama and hilarious trend creating LinkedIn profiles for pets
19 Feb 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-...
Your Community News: “Woorde het krag”: Paarl-leerder verteenwoordig SA in Zimbabwe
19 Feb 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-morning show ...
Ramadaan
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford was joined by Awqaf CEO Mickaeel Collier enlighten us on the meaning of Ramadan, its traditions, and the practices that make this month ...
SAFCEI Brings Faith-Rooted Alternatives to the 17th Alternative Mining Indaba
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zwelisha Shobede – Cage-Free Campaign Coordinator, SAFCEI spoke to Clarence about the World Café dialogue and campaign exhibition at the ...
Cape Town adds 113 000 jobs year-on-year, SA’s highest gain
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis about employment levels in CPT Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mornin...
Repossessed Properties in SA: A las or a bargain?
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Rowan Terry, Legal Counsel at TPN Credit Bureau on the pros and cons of repossessed homes Views and News with Clarence For...
Artist Freya Willemoes-Wissing presents I Bled A Thousand Days at Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Contemporary artist Freya Willemoes-Wissing spoke to Clarence Ford about her upcoming exhibition: I Bled A Thousand Days&nbs...
Africa Report with Crystal
18 Feb 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 Clar...
SANDF Deployment
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Retired head of Detective General Jeremy Veary spoke to Clarence about the upcoming deployment of SANDF troops to the Cape Flats V...
Barbs Wire: Maximum animal cruelty sentence, Sea Point building collapse, and the viral ‘Epstein files’ job email
18 Feb 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: Hangberg’s Ricardo Snell (26) Pedals Past ADHD Challenges, Seeks Support to Ride 2026 Cape Town Cycle Tour
18 Feb 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 t...
The DA Leadership race, who's in the running??
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Political Analyst Sanusha Naidoo shares her thoughts on who in the DA could be the next leader of the party. Views and News with Clarence Ford ...