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Views and News with Clarence Ford

‘Views and News with Clarence Ford’ shares and reflects a broad array of different perspectives. The show is inspirational, passionate and positive. Clarence and the team aim to leave listeners feeling both motivated and empowered.

Known for his love of jazz and a good game of golf, Clarrie brings his unique flavour to this show. Some new features include ‘Heritage Hour’ every Wednesday between 10 and 11 am, The Masterclass on Fridays at 11 am as well as a segment exploring music trivia. Another new addition is ‘The Unexplained’ segment on Mondays at 10:35. Fan favourite ‘The Naked Scientist’ will continue on Fridays at 9:30 am.

Listen to Views and News with Clarence Ford, weekdays 9 to 12 am on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za.

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Episodes

Gen Z: The Nostalgic Trendsetters Redefining Retail and the Workplace

Clarence Ford spoke to Marko Stavrou, CEO of Genlink on how Gen Z are redefining retail and the workplace with their nostalgic trends. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of...

Jul 22, 202516 min

SA's Gambling Crisis

Lebo Seoheng, SA Responsible Gambling Foundation's Advocacy & Communications Manager spoke to Clarence after figures released by the National Gambling Board revealed South Africans spent R1.1 Trillion on gambling. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling moti...

Jul 22, 202518 min

12th South African International Ballet Competition

12th South African International Ballet Competition- Dirk Badenhorst spoke to Clarence about the upcoming 12th South African International Ballet Competition that takes place from the 29th to the 31st of July 2025 at the Artscap. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners ...

Jul 22, 20258 min

Celebrate Christmas in July at the Cape Grace hotel

This winter season in, the Cape Grace hotel is offering a selection of indoor experiences designed to warm both the heart and the spirit. Cape Grace Exec Chef Wesli Jacobs & Kobus Scheepers spoke to Clarence Ford about their upcoming sensory experiences including a luxurious Christmas in July afternoon high tea https://www.capegrace.com/2025/07/09/whats-on-at-cape-grace-in-july/ Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and refle...

Jul 22, 202512 min

Guns in The Private Security Industry

Security Expert Mike Bolhuis spoke to Clarence about the draft amendments to the Private Security Industry Regulation Act to impose tighter restrictions on what firearms and ammunition private security companies may possess. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeli...

Jul 22, 202522 min

COCT Monthly Cleaning Charge

Cape Town’s newly introduced monthly cleaning fee, applicable to specific neighbourhoods, seeks to address the cleanliness of public spaces and litter on public property. This additional tariff is ruffling feathers, more so since it is set to hit property owners and tenants right where it hurts – their pockets. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and po...

Jul 22, 202511 min

Barbs Wire: Video shows Delta Airlines plane catching fire mid air, 110-year old warship found, and recent photos and videos of 'Oupoot', thelast Kynsna elephant

Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and p...

Jul 22, 202511 min

BT Football Academy kids coming home soon

Coach Jessie James Julius from BT Football Academy spoke to CLarence live from Portugal, the group is set to be back in Cape Town by the end of this week, thanks to the generosity of South Africans. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered...

Jul 22, 20257 min

Deep Dive with Daniel Den Hollander

Deep Dive with Daniel Den Hollander- Psychologist Daniel Den Hollander spoke to Clarence about how to manage emotions. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes includin...

Jul 21, 202516 min

World Dance Movement Champions

Heike Africa-Sylvester, Storme Africa-Sylvester & Kristina van Wyk scored big at the World Dance Movement Champions in Italy recently. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a rang...

Jul 21, 202514 min

How does FlySafair strike impact Sub Saharan travel?

Aviation Expert Guy Leitch spoke to Clarence after FlySafair pilots went on strike . The airline is prioritising refunds for passengers who need to make alternative travel arrangements. TAGS- 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known...

Jul 21, 202517 min

Local soccer club stranded in Portugal

Tracey Lange, KFM DJ joined Clarence in studio for update on the fate of a local soccer club stuck in Portugal. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relat...

Jul 21, 20256 min

The use of Emoji’s in the workplace

Legal linguist with UWC Zakeera Docrat joined Clarence Ford on air to chat about the use of Emoji’s in the workplace. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including...

Jul 21, 20258 min

BBC News & Views inside Europe

Clarence Ford speaks to Pete Ross Broadcast Journalist at BBC World Service. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. ...

Jul 21, 202512 min

GNU- where are we now?

Dr Dale McKinley, Political analyst, joined Clarence on air for an update on the state of the GNU. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, her...

Jul 21, 20258 min

Baby Boks are World Champions

Rugby 365 editor Jan De Koning joined Clarence after the Baby Boks won the 2025 World Rugby U20 World Championship against the All Blacks. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a rang...

Jul 21, 20259 min

Barbs Wire: Britain to lower voting age to 16, man sucked into MRI machine dies, and Baby Boks win World Cup win Under 20 World title

Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and p...

Jul 21, 202514 min

Tapping into the over 50’s workforces potential

Dori Moreno,growth strategist & founder of Self Journey wrote an interesting opinion piece in Business Day on the untapped value is the over 50’s workforce. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf,...

Jul 18, 202528 min

This Mandela Day: Help unemployed South Africans on their journey to self-employment and independence

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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scie...

Jul 18, 202510 min

Secret Scarves campaign activate nationally by 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day

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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scie...

Jul 18, 20255 min

67 minutes of impact with Liv Village event in CT

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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scie...

Jul 18, 20253 min

The girl who loved sports

Malikha Hamza from Kensington, who plays professional hockey in Germany for German Bundesliga 1 side, Harvestehuder, but hockey’s not the only sport she excels at she also loves all golf, soccer, and swimming. The multi talented sports star also has a book out called Malikah the Girl Who Loves Sport & she joins us live in studio 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. It is inspiratio...

Jul 18, 202522 min

Chefs with Compassion

Mandela Day- Chefs with Compassion- Chef Coo Pillay from Chefs with Compassion highlighted his organizations #67000litres for Mandela Day with the aim to feed 400 000 people on Mandela Day- 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known f...

Jul 18, 202511 min

Home A Hound: Introducing Zola

This week’s Home a Hound is Zola — and she’s ready to bounce straight into your heart! 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and ph...

Jul 18, 20253 min

Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe

Deutsche Welle correspondent Chiponda Chimbelu joined Clarence Ford on air for his regular crossing. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, h...

Jul 18, 20254 min

2 Oceans Trash Bash

Our very own Zain Johnson will be taking part in the 2 Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash Campaign which happens on the third Saturday of every month. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a ...

Jul 18, 20256 min

Mandela Day 2025: Dancing for Full Tummies

Samantha Skyring from Oryx Desert Salt highlighted their Mandela Day initiative in support of Ukama Foundation. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relat...

Jul 17, 20256 min

SAs Public Service Needs Fixing & Why Public Service Reform must be at the Centre of South Africa’s National Dialogue

Clarence Ford spoke to Yoliswa Makhasi, Head of the Public Service Reform programme at the New South Institute explaining why SAs Public Service Needs Fixing & Why Public Service Reform must be at the Centre of South Africa’s National Dialogue. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeano...

Jul 17, 202515 min

Shell to drill off West Coast

Lisa Makaula, Advocacy Manager at Green Connection spoke about the groups concern over the recent approval of the EIA for Shell's proposed Northern Cape Ultra Deep oil & gas exploration project on the West Coast- TAGS 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling ...

Jul 17, 202516 min

Everyday Hero: Take 5

Derek Daniels, International Take 5 International Manager spoke to Clarence about the Take 5 model, a simple, replicable five-step teaching framework that's designed to integrate sport, art & recreational activities to mitigate the impacts of toxic stress in adolescents. 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. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle c...

Jul 17, 202516 min
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