Views and News with Clarence Ford
Episodes
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...
Water Crisis Warning: SA Could Run Dry by 2030 Without Urgent Action says Water Research Commission
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Zain Johnson spoke to the Water Research Commission about concerns that SA will run out of water by 2030 Views and News with Cla...
Please no fireworks for New Years eve
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No fireworks for New Years Eve please- SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abrahams from the SPCA called on communities to say NO to fireworks and prioritise th...
Women for Change wins Daily Maverick’s “Movement Of The Year”
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sabrina Walter, Exec Director Women 4 Change spoke to Clarence Ford about the organization winning Daily Maverick’s “Movem...
30 000 Teachers Gone: Who Will Teach South Africa’s Children by 2030
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Rabson, career counselling at Boston City Campus spoke to Clarence Ford on the teacher crisis in SA and how the loss of teachers is ...
Keeping Children Safe, Supported, and Smiling This Holiday Season
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ghairunisa Johnstone-Cassiem, director of Mustadafin Foundation spoke to Clarence Ford on the importance of keeping kids safe and ...
Africa Report with Crystal
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent ...
Fibre, are we getting what you pay for?
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jan Vermeulen from My BroadBand spoke to Clarence about the issue of paying for certain speed of Fibre & not getting what you paid for. Views and ...
Immerse yourself in a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration at the V&A Waterfront
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Kau, Head of PR and Communications at V&A Waterfront spoke to Clarence Ford about the activities the mall is doing for NYE Views and News w...
Sheer City
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Marshall , founder of Sheer City spoke to Clarence about the two day, day-to-night block party unfolding across six downtown venues- Vie...
CTMCA wins court bid
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CTMCA wins late night court bid- The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association has won its court bid against the City of Cape Town seeking an alternativ...
CATS the Musical at Artscape
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tshepo Ncokoane, singer, actor, dancer & choreographer spoke to Clarence about his multiple roles in the Cats the Musical on at the Artscape Views...
SA Harvest Raises R1.4 Million to Support Ongoing Food Relief for Vulnerable Families in Nelson Mandela Bay
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During the December school holidays, many children lose access to school meals and that unfortunately means food insecurity in man...
Commercial Real Estate Trends for South Africa in 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The commercial real estate sector is now better positioned than at any time in recent years, according to John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Est...
Talking alcohol this festive season – why giving kids alcohol at home can land you in jail
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Danie Cronje, attorney specialising in liquor law spoke to Clarence Ford about why Serving Under-18s alcohol is Illegal in South Africa...
Pedal Power Association’s Ghost Bike Initiative
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neil Robinson from the Pedal Power Association joined Clarence via Zoom to talk about the PPA's Ghost Bikes initiative where white bikes are placed at...
West Coast Leopard Update
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Bool Smuts from the Landmark Leopard & Predator Project spoke to Clarence about the latest evidence that confirmed the recolonization of the We...
Festive or Forgotten ? Who Really Controls the Carnival
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2de Nuwe Jaar- Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) chairperson Muneeb Gambino gave Clarence an update on the groups application alter the route ...
COSATU strongly rejects proposed increase for politicians
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Parks, Cosatu's parliamentary coordinator spoke to Clarence Ford about their call for a rejection of the pay proposal for politicians Vie...
December is the deadliest driving period. Arriving alive is the real holiday success
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alida Venter, CEO of Drive More Safely spoke to Clarence Ford on how December is the deadliest driving period and why arriving al...
Tollie Parton
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wynand Kotze aka Tollie Parton will be a New Year's Eve at the Royal Countess Zingara at Century City Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mor...
COCT reviews application for major Kaapse Klopse route change in 2026
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office is currently reviewing an application from the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association (KKKA) to signifi...
Creating a safer digital world for our kids
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creating a safer digital world for kids- Makiba Yamano, Chief of Child Protection at UNICEF SA spoke to Clarence about online safety for children &...
Markets, Tariffs and Reform: What 2025 Taught Investors — and What Lies Ahead
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Qhivi Tiva Prowess, Senior Analyst at Prowess Investments Managers spoke to Clarence Ford on What 2025 Taught Investors & What Lies Ahead. Views a...
Africa Report with Crystal
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent Views and News wit...
Christmas Cheer for Pets in Khayelitsha: 332 Food Gift Packs Distributed
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive at Mdzananda Animal Clinic and Shelter spoke to Clarence Ford about how they s...
How innovation in logistics can protect the consumer wallet this festive season
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nelson Teixeira, Managing Director of Operations for Sub-Saharan Africa at FedEx spoke to Clarence Ford on how innovation in logistics...
SAMRC warns South Africans to stay safe from the heat this festive season
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Caradee Wright, Chief Specialist Scientist at the SAMRC. spoke to Clarence Ford on SAMRC warns South Africans to stay sa...
Daily Maverick's National Community Champion of the Year
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yumna Louw Alexander, the 2025 National Community Champion of the Year joined Clarence live in studio. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mo...
SA’s Stand at the IMO: Why the Global Shipping Carbon Price Matters for Net Zero and the Economy
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eldine Chilembo Glees, Maritime Policy Consultant spoke to Clarence Ford on the implications of the Global Shipping Carbon Price Views and N...
From Stethoscopes to Smartphones: preventative health care now in the palm of your hands
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Craig Comrie, Profmed CEO on the future of AI-powered health tools Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-...
The only roadblock where a “cooldrink” was just a cooldrink
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The only roadblock where a "cooldrink" was just a cooldrink- Local beverage maker PURA soda in conjunction with Ekurhuleni SAPS staged a brilliant act...
Afcon Wrap
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our resident football analyst Sizwe Mbebe was live on air to celebrate a successfull start to Bafana's AFCON campaign after they beat Angola 2-1. View...
Festive Season road safety review: Alcohol and pedestrian safety remain key concerns in the Western Cape
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku about the Festive Season’s peak travel period &&...
Beyond Cost Savings: Can Procurement Drive Social Change in South Africa
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Clarence Ford spoke to Paul Vos from CIPS Southern Africa on how Procurement Can Drive So...
How is Dekkersvlei Wine Estate preparing for its first peak season in years
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Clarence Ford spoke to Johan van Schalkwyk, Commercial Officer at Aquila Collection on Dekkersvle...
High Court confirms Fidelity SecureFire is lawfully permitted to operate nationally across South Africa
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ara-Jayne Makwala King in for Clarence Ford spoke to Wahl Bartmann, Group CEO of Fidelity Services Group on the legality of private firefigh...
South Africa is among the world’s fastest adopters of generative AI
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Clarence Ford spoke to Mike Mpanya, leader of Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration programme ...
Rethink the Drink December Campaign
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Clarence Ford is joined by Campaign Manager for the Rethink Your Drink campaign, Kashifa Ancer Views and News...
BBC crossing
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its time for our regular Monday morning crossing with our BBC colleagues, today we are joined by Rob Hugh Jones Views and News with Cl...
Unqualified ECD teachers
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Clarence Ford Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares ...
Festive flavours under R500: celebrate without stretching your budget
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SJ Makwala King is joined by Sean Komlosy, Divisional Marketing Director · SPAR South Africa Views and News with Clarence Ford i...
Unplugged: Boney M Intro: 50th Anniversary Tour
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Boney M original member Maizie Williams about their 50th Anniversary World Tour. Views and News with Clarence Ford is th...
2025 WaterCAN Citizen Science Testing Week
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Ferial Adam, Executive Director at WaterCan unpacked the findings of the 2025 WaterCAN Citizen Science Testing Week. Views and News with Cla...
V&A WATERFRONT: InterContinental Table Bay opens
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women Walking at Midnight- Professor Amrita Pande, head of the South African chapter of Women Walking at Midnight spoke to Clarence about the groups w...
Checkers Sixty60 reveals South Africa’s fastest-rising festive toy searches
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Checkers Sixty60 reveals South Africa’s fastest-rising festive toy searches- Andy Rice, General Manager for Digital Commerce at the Shopri...
HOME A HOUND SPCA LIVE READ: Introducing Toby
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Toby - 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 refle...
Deutsche Welle Berlin
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As per usual on a Friday we cross to our colleagues at Deutsche Welle in Berlin & joining us is Arthur Sullivan Views and News with Cla...
5 Ways to Give the Gift of Impact this Festive Season with the DO MORE FOUNDATION
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do More Foundation- Warren Farrer, CEO of the Do More Foundation joined Clarence to chat about 5 ways to give the gift of impact this festive se...
When repeating a grade can benefit learners
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ros Clayton from Stellenbosch University's Research on Socio-Economic Policy Group spoke about her report that found Grade 1- Grade 4's that repeat th...
Jamie Thurston Wyngaard appointed as Cape Town's global advocate
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneur & Chief Experience Officer of Loop Jamie Thurston Wyngaard joined Clarence Ford in studio on his new appointment as City of Cape Town...
E-DEED- New property valuation model is more than a good deed for the informal sector
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GG Alcock unpacked the E-DEED driven by AI & block chain which provides a 97% accurate evaluation & NFT that accurately reflects a prope...
SA Enters Its Highest Scam Risk Period in Five Years: Truecaller Launches Festive Season Safety Campaign
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mmathebe Zvobwo, Director of Market. Development, Truecaller South Africa spoke to Clarence Ford Views and News with Clarence For...
Your Community News: Alleged Tourist Scam Suspects Still Behind Bars Five Weeks After Paarl Arrests
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chantelle Hartebeest, Paarl Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about the news waking waves in the Southern Suburbs Views and News with Claren...
Save SA Film Jobs
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Save SA Film Jobs- Jack Devnarian, the Chair of the SA Guild of Actors joined Clarence to discuss the upcoming march to the Department of Trade, Indus...
How can brands build indigenous languages & form cultural confidence?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Thobekani Dhlamini, Creative Group Head at Mc CANN around the intersection of culture, education, indigenous languages and bran...
First Beach
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Film maker Peri van Papendorp spoke to Clarence about his new short film " First Beach" that followed the journey of four inland residents who experie...
The Rising Cost of Tertiary Education: What Students Can Do When a Bursary Isn't an Option
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Dr Deonita Damons, Director at Boston City Campus on what students can do when a bursary isn't an option Views and News w...
Khayelitsha Shelter Launches #MyFirstChristmas to Bring Joy to Pets
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive at Mdzananda Animal Clinic spoke to Clarence Ford about their #MyFirstChristmas animal a...
The Africa Report: M23 rebels withdraw from Uviru on Burundi/ Congolese border
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent. Views and News with Clarence For...
Find it under the seabed, but build for all above it - OPASA
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Niall Kramer, OPASA’s spokesperson about energy development in SA. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning s...
The eKhaya Centre
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NEWF internship graduation- Noel Kok, Executive Director for the Nature, Enviroment & Wildlife Filmmakers joined Clarence to celebrate the landmar...
Your Community News: Klip Road Cemetery expansion
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Keanan Harmse, People’s Post journalist spoke to Clarence Ford about the news waking waves in the Southern Suburbs. Views and News with C...
The ANC Leadership crisis
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Political analyst Dr Clyde Ramailane unpacked the happenings at the fifth National General Council over the weekend. Views and News with Claren...
Boschendal Wine & Christmas Market set to sparkle with festive magic
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Darielle Robertson about the Boschendal Wine & Christmas Market happening tonight. Views and News with Clarence Ford...
The Human Cost of Peak Season: Why Retail's Busiest Period Demands a People-First Strategy
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The human cost of peak season- Ashwin Raja Founder of the Stress to Success System and Mindset Matters and a Partner at Change Partners spoke to Clare...
BBC News & Views Inside Europe
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its time for our regular Monday morning crossing with our BBC colleagues, today we are joined by Rob Hugh Jones. Views and News with Clarence F...
The 2025 iPendoring Awards marked their 30th anniversary
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Khumalo, iPendoring Board Member spoke to Clarence Ford about the 2025 iPendoring Awards. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-m...
Inside the ANC’s NGC
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Political Analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast joined Clarence ti unpack the recent ANC National General Council conference Views and News with Clar...
Unplugged: Baxter Festive Season and New Year's Eve
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Marc Lottering joined Clarence Ford in studio for a chat on Colleen The Musical & Baxter’s New Year's Eve party. Views and N...
Men's Conference tackles toxic masculinity
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jaco Van Schalkwyk from The Character Company spoke to Clarence about the recent conference in partnership with Ilitha Labantu & Community Cohesio...
RE-Root: hands-on energy work to clear inherited ancestral patterns.
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intuition Mentor and Energy Healer Tarryn Nightingale & Sound Healer Trent Nightingale (siblings) joined Clarence Ford for a chat on energy healin...
Why South Africans need “Rugby insurance” this festive season
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Davenport, Founder of Ireland Davenport & CCO Mediology SA spoke to Clarence Ford on why South Africans need “rugby insurance” th...
HOME A HOUND SPCA LIVE READ: Introducing Snoopy
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Small Dog. Big Charm. Maximum Sass. Meet Snoopy Hello, Cape Town! Say hello to Snoopy - the pocket-sized princess with the “don’t-yo...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As per usual on a Friday we cross to our colleagues at Deutsche Welle in Berlin. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning sho...
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos slams (19yo) Mbekezeli Mbokazi’s late arrival at national camp
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sizwe Mbebe, sports writer spoke to Clarence Ford about professional player culture in South African football Views and News with Clarence Ford i...
NSRI needs your help to raise funds for Ubuntu Vessel for their Hout Bay station
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Oldham (Station Commander, NSRI Hout Bay) and Carmen Long (Deputy Station Commander, NSRI Hout Bay) joined Clarence Ford on air on their fundr...