Views and News with Clarence Ford
Episodes
Home A Hound: Introducing Theo
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weighted blankets? Forget them. Theo is a two-year-old Africanis German Shepherd mix who’ll optimise your sleep cycles the natural way with twen...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deutsche Welle correspondent Warda Imran joined Clarence Ford on air for his regular crossing. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Umncedi: A powerful idea to put books in children’s hands on International Literacy Day
11 Sep 2025
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...
SA Prison System in crisis
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Justice Edwin Cameron joined Clarence Ford on News and Views to unpack the implications of South Africa’s 52% prison overcrowding rate, the rise...
Postbank as a State Bank?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe joined Clarence to talk about Postbank’s readiness to become a State Bank. Views and News with Clarence Ford...
We need baboon human coexistent
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us on the line is Dr Adam Cruise an investigative environmental journalist, travel writer and academic. He recently penned an interesting opin...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thursday & as per usual we cross to our Deutsche Welle colleagues in Bonn where we are joined by Sertan Sanderson. Views and New...
Why Xenophobia debases us all
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joining us via Zoom is Richard Pithouse ,distinguished research fellow at the Global Centre for Advanced Studies who wrote a thought provoking opinion...
Barbs Wire: Assassination of Charlie Kirk, Walmart in SA, British royals reunite
11 Sep 2025
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...
Tackling school placement backlogs with free online learning
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tersia du Plessis joined Clarence Ford on News and Views to discuss her free online education initiative for unplaced Grade 8 learners, how the Wester...
Professionals speak out on NHI and the future of South Africa’s health system
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act comes under fresh scrutiny in Parliament and the courts, experts believes it is important to hear from the ...
McKenzie accused of ‘punishing’ the Western Cape with funding cuts
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Douwes spoke to Clarence Ford about the national withdrawal of arts funding, what’s at stake for Cape Town’s Carnival and other festiv...
Young Teacher is Making sure Dyslexic Learners Don’t Get Left Behind
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nomfundo Brukwe joined Clarence Ford on News and Views to discuss the urgent need for better support for dyslexic learners, her work with RAVE-O, and ...
Residents tell Cachalia crime in Mitchells Plain at crisis levels, plead for more police resources
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EWN reporter Nthuthuzelo Nene attended Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s visit to Western Cape crime hotspots this week to engage with residents ...
Foetal Spectrum Disorders Day: Could a Pregnancy & Substance Use Toolkit mitigate harm?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Julie Mac Donnell, Harm reduction specialist on Foetal Spectrum Disorders Day and whether a Pregnancy & Substance Use Toolk...
Africa Report with Crystal Orderson: Senegal reshuffles its cabinet amid tension within the government...
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As per usual every Wednesday at 10h00 we are joined by our Africa correspondent Crystal Orderson. Views and News with Clarence Ford is th...
Looking into darkness
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the interesting people we met at MIP Africa last week was Producer & Director Peter Goldsmid of a true crime documentary series called Look...
Barbs Wire: City's first 'drive-through' licence renewal, travel besties go viral, rock or wedding band
10 Sep 2025
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...
SweepSouth 2025 Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions Report
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lourandi Kriel, CEO of SweepSouth unpacked the findings of the 2025 Domestic Worker Pay and Working Conditions Report. Views and News with Clar...
Namibian guns being channelled to Cape Flats gangs
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Criminologist Guy Lamb spoke to Clarence Ford on News and Views about how smuggled Namibian police and military weapons are arming Western Cape gangs,...
Ward Councillors’ Imbizo to Demand Accountability and Reclaim Democracy from Below
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ward Councillors' Imbizo-On Thursday, 11 September 2025, the Solidarity Space, supported by Ndifuna Ukwazi and My Vote Counts, will host a Ward Counci...
Clarrie's Circle of Care
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we spoke to Sharon Worrall from Action Retail about their “Do Better Desk” Challenge — a powerful campaign driven by purpo...
Department of Basic Education & DataDrive2030 launch Thrive by Five Index 2024
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sonja Giese, Executive Director of DataDrive2030 spoke to Clarence Ford on the Index and what it measures. Views and News with Clarence Ford is...
Barbs Wire: kite surfer tragedy, US jewelry store robbery, Ozzy Osbourne honoured at VMAs
09 Sep 2025
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...
School Aims To Collect 8500 Pairs of Old Spectacles
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yvette Bibis spoke to Clarence Ford about how Holy Rosary School is mobilising communities to collect and refurbish thousands of spectacles, bringing ...
Forestry sector launches Mentor Me Initiative for women
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Khosi Mavimbela, executive director of the Forest Sector Charter Council and director of She Is Forestry on the Forestry sector launches Mentor Me Ini...
SADAG - Answer the Call for Help Campaign
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fatima Seedat, developmental Manager at South African Depression & Anxiety Group joined Clarence to talk about their Answer the Call for Help Camp...
National Book Week (8-14 September) kicks off
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Educational Psychologist Seago Maapola about 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa can’t read for meaning. Views...
Festival of Compassion launches in Cape Town this week
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to festival curator Fadia Williams about the upcoming Festival of Compassion in Cape Town. Views and News with Clarence For...
500 Opportunities for young unemployed graduates in the energy performance certificates skills development programme
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, Samantha Graham-Maré, spoke to Clarence Ford about her departments initiative to assist with the rec...
BBC News & Views inside Europe
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Rob Hugh-Jones Editor, BBC Partner Hub at the BBC World Service. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning s...
Barbs Wire: Santa Barbara urgent care center goes viral, bioluminescence at Clovelly Beach, Jesse Kriel and Siya Kolisi's respected rivalry
08 Sep 2025
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...
Search for missing Kite-Boarder continues
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NSRI’s Craig Lambinon spoke to Clarence about the ongoing search formissing kite-boarder Graham Howes. Views and News with Clarence Ford ...
Unplugged - Celebration of Jonathan Butler’s inspiring journey from the Cape Flats to the world stag
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Life In Song Directed By Keegan Williams & Dean Balie is a celebration of Jonathan Butler’s inspiring journey from the Cape Flats to the w...
B20 SA delivers landmark recommendations to the G20 ahead of November Summit
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Busi Mabuza, Chairperson of Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Task Force Chair spoke to Clarence Ford about the B20 SA’s recommendations ...
Planting trees to fight climate change? Think again
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smart Tree Planting - Prof Guy Midgley, Director of Stellenbosch University's School of Climate Studies spoke to Clarence about the SAT-CARe project t...
254 learners from 25 schools across SA will represent 9 provinces at the Safer SA Foundation’s National Debate & Leadership Programme
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of Safer SA Foundation, Riah Phiyega joined Clarence Ford on air for a chat on their Debate & Leadership Programme. Views and News with...
Home A Hound: Sodapop
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know those tiny bubbles, Cape Town? The ones that make you happy… make you feel fine? That’s exactly what Sodapop will do...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deutsche Welle correspondent Chiponda Chimbelu joined Clarence Ford on air for his regular crossing. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Rejuvenating the Golden Acre for residents, commuters, and visitors
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lesego Majatladi, Director of Gracht Asset Managers spoke to Clarence Ford about the plans for the Golden Acre mall. Views and News with Claren...
Unplugged - Clarence was joined live in studio by celebrated Thapelo Khumisi
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unplugged- Clarence was joined live in studio by celebrated Thapelo Khumisi, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist . His music reflects the ...
Tragic Loss: Truck Smashes into Khayelitsha Animal Clinic
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Marcelle du Plessis, Fundraising and Communications Executive at Mdzananda Animal Clinic for more on the incident.  ...
Everyday Hero Action Retail Display
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday Hero-Sharon Worral from Action Retail Display is joining us live in studio to talk about their “ Do Better Desk” Challenge ...
Join Breadline Africa Funky Sock Day Campaign 2025
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Johan Nel about Breadline Africa’s Funky Sock Day Campaign 2025. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morn...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
04 Sep 2025
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...
AI’s Influence on Psycho-Legal Work
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Chris Blair Group Director of 21st Century, is hosting a two-part series that explores how AI is influencing psycho-legal prac...
Barbs Wire: Luxury yacht sinks 15 minutes after launch, mom shatters Lego run world record, and Djokovic does Soda Pop dance after win
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mornin...
SANBI Launches Passport to Nature Your Year of Discovery with 25% Off Membership for Tourism Month
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nontsikelelo Mpulo, SANBI’s Director of Marketing Communication and Commercialization spoke to Clarence Ford. Views and News with Clarenc...
Heritage Half Hour: Enjoy heritage/Tourism Month program with Castle of Good Hope's
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Castle CEO Calvyn Gilfellan about the tourism and heritage-themed events at the castle. Views and News with Clarence For...
Minister De Lille & the Tourism Board
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has rejected claims of a crisis in South Africa’s tourism sector following her dissolution of the SA Tourism ...
Altron Fintech Household Resilience Index Q1 2025
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following a third repo rate cut of 25 basis points in January 2025, the first quarter ended with the prime lending rate at 11%. Although this reductio...
Denim Richards, Live in studio
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Primedia Studios, one of Africa’s leading content creators and curators, and Opulent Entertainment Group, spearheaded by renowned international ...
Africa Report - Nigeria has banned the export of shea nuts
03 Sep 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 Clare...
Reframing the concept of Economy is Care
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sekoetlane Phamodi, Director of New Economy Hub spoke to Clarence Ford about how we reframe our views on the economy. Views and News with Clare...
Barb’s Wire: gel polish ingredient banned in UK, Anna Wintour's successor, Tiramisu World Cup
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mor...
Fuel prices tumble, bringing welcome relief at the pumps
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lebo Ramolahloane, National Vice Chairperson of the South African Petroleum Retailers Association (SAPRA) spoke to Clarence Ford about the fuel ...
Baby Saver SA
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Whitney Rosenberg, Co Founder of Baby Saver SA, an organization that provides desperate mothers with a safe, legal option to relinquish unwanted ba...
Eldrid Jordaan on new book:The Silicon Empire vs Social Impact
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Eldrid Jordaan about his new book: The Silicon Empire vs Social Impact. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mor...
Growing the film industry in KZN
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tourism & Film Authority at MIP Africa- Pinky Radebe, the KZN Tourism and Film Authority's head of public relations and communications spoke to Cl...
Lawyers for the Arts South Africa
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lawyers for Artists South Africa- OMNY- Lerato Moloi. She is the Founder and CEO of Lawyers For Arts South Africa, a South African non-profit advocacy...
Business claims following climate disasters Who should pay
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Tracy-Lynn Field, Director of the Mandela Institute and a professor of law at the University of Witwatersrand about who should...
The M20 initiative
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thandi Smith, Head of Programmes at Media Monitoring Africa spoke to Clarence about the The M20 initiative – an independent collaboration betwee...
Blood Moon this weekend
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford speaks to Daniel Cunnama, Science Engagement Astronomer at SA Astronomical Observatory, about the total lunar eclipse which will take pl...
Barb's Wire: CEO thief, F1 history, Springboks Women make history
01 Sep 2025
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...
BICSA, the organization preventing food poisoning
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bakery & Food Technology Incubator (Bicsa),chief executive Ansie Potgieter spoke to Clarence about the work her company does in building a safer f...
Unplugged- Karin Kortjie
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unplugged- Karin Kortjie - Singer , Songwriter , Producer & obviously Idols SA Season 3 winner joined Clarence live in studio. Views ...
The Shadow State by Jeff Wick
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Investigative journalist Jeff Wixs joins Clarence live in studio to discuss his book, The Shadow State that follows the events that led to the murder ...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Deutsche Welle correspondent Chiponda Chimbelu joined Clarence Ford on air for his regular crossing. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the m...
Home A Hound: Introducing McGonagall
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wands up, Cape Town! Because the halls of Hogwarts aren’t the only place with a Professor McGonagall… there’s one right here in Cap...
SA consumer class still loves the Big Screen
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon De Kock unpacks the latest BrandMapp survey reveals that 67% of adults in the South African consumer class go to the movies, and of that 20% a...
Political commentator opines on why USA perceives Brics as a 'bogeyman'
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prof. Junaid S. Ahmad , Director of the Center for the Study of Islam and Decolonization spoke to Clarence about his recent opinion piece in Countercu...
Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart says we can all benefit from a more resilient brain
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Dr Tara Swart about the upcoming Mind Matters summit. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeT...
Everyday Hero: Woman of Stature Awards
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday Heroes- Woman of Stature Awards- SA’s renowned Woman of Stature Awards comes to Cape Town for the first time - scouting for Cape Town&r...
National Farm Worker Platform: SAHRC on Terbufos ban & crises facing farmworkers and agriculture
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Philile Ntuli, Commissioner at the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for a follow up into the Terbufos ban and the ...
Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
28 Aug 2025
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...
Barbs Wire: Tributes for Tshidi, young farmer charms the internet, and bird call contest
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid...
South Africa’s renewable energy landscape
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
South Africa’s renewable energy landscape has entered a new chapter this month. On 31 July, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, alon...
1,100 Teachers across 38 schools get STEM training-
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balan Moodley, PROTEC CEO spoke to Clarence about his organizations initiative to raise the level of STEM teaching in SA. Views and News with C...
Heritage Half Hour: Cape Town exhibition explores hidden heritage stories
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford was joined in studio by Shaunez Benting, Exhibiting Artist as well as Zoku Mgoduka-Horn, Our Cape Town Heritage (OCTH) researcher ...
The F-Bomb Movement: Where Women in Sport Get Seen and Backed
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Founder Shafeeqah Isaacs about the The F-Bomb movement. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show ...
Animal Rescue Organisation shares Mobile 3 campaign (help them fund a mobile clinic)
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Lindsey Concer, Head of Fundraising & Communications at Animal Rescue Organisation about their organization & Mobile 3 ...
Africa Report: Uganda becomes the latest country after Rwanda to announce it will take US migrant
27 Aug 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 Claren...
Women on Farms (WFP) Project invites you to join their annual National Farm Worker Platform
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kara Mackay, WFP Campaign Coordinator spoke to Clarence Ford. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hou...
Barbs Wire: Taylor Swift's engaged, dust storm, Buddy needs a forever home
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-mornin...
Bonteheuwel Memorial Wall
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Saturday the community of Bonteheuwel laid to rest little baby Moegsien Isaacs, who was wounded when a stray bullet struck him while he was inside ...
Start of Traditional African Medicine Week
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spok to Anele Siswana, clinical psychologist at Netcare Akeso Randburg and Igqirha, about the Start of Traditional African Medicine Week...
Respite from Cushing's Disease
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Johan Oosthuyse, a veterinarian & CEO of V-Tech spoke to Clarence about a recent decision by a Ministerial Appeal Committee that ensured contin...
The National Dialogue
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The National Dialogue- Listen to the youth, not political elite- Noncedo Madubedube, Equal Education general secretary recently attended the fist sess...
SA Women Are Leading in Early Cancer Detection and What Men Can Learn
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Kresantha Pillay, Chief Specialist: Lifestyle Protector about cancer detection trends among South Africans. Views ...
Cape Nature’s Green Noise podcast celebrates Women Leading SA’s Tourism Frontier
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to Loren Pavitt, Cape Nature marketing manager about women in tourism and their Green Noise vodcast. Views and News with Cl...
Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Harris, Mission for Inner City Cape Town co-founder spoke to Clarence about the upcoming Monocle’s Quality of Life Conference in Barcelona &...
Barbs Wire: Burning Man festival, Medvedev's meltdown, breath-taking records
26 Aug 2025
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...
Sports Media Journalist of the Year is Palesa Manaleng
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Clarence Ford spoke to EWN Sports reporter Palesa Manaleng on winning the coveted Sports Media Journalist of the Year award at the 18th annual South A...
Serena Williams uses GLP-1. How these drugs are reshaping modern medicine
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fundile Nyati, CEO of Proactive Health Solutions spoke to Clarence Ford about how GLP-1 drugs are reshaping modern medicine. Views an...
Dr Clyde Ramalaine on Cyril’s Ignorance - A Symptom of South Africa's Governance Challenges
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Clyde Ramalaine,theologian, political analyst, lifelong social and economic justice activist spoke to Clarence about his recent opinion piece in IO...
Primary Health Care-Impact over Volume
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lungile Kasapato CEO of PPO Serve spoke to Clarence about the need for value-based care in South Africa , value-based care flips the script on how pri...
WC to host free screening of ‘Indalo Yethu’ documentary this Women’s month
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Primary Health Care-Impact over Volume; Lungile Kasapato CEO of PPO Serve spoke to Clarence about the need for value-based care in South Africa , valu...
BBC News & Views inside Europe
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its time for our regular Monday morning crossing with our BBC colleagues, today we are joined by Pete Ross. Views and News with Clarence ...
Matatiele community fights against water contamination
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Science writer Leonie Joubert joined Clarence Ford on air for a chat on how the community of Matatiele is fighting against water contamination. ...
Barbs Wire: NSRI saves couple, hot air balloon drama, scientists say cat pics are relationship glue...
25 Aug 2025
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...