Views and News with Clarence Ford

Hartzenberg Films, proudly announces the upcoming short film "Mr. Isaacs," starring award-winning actor Ayden Croy (Tauriq) and SAFTA Award nominee Marlon Swarts (Junior) which seeks to sparks essential conversations about masculinity, relationships, and the consequences of our actions.

"Mr. Isaacs" delves into the complex world of Tauriq, a talented young soccer player struggling to find employment, leading to feelings of emasculation and dependency on his successful wife, Aisha. As Tauriq navigates his prolonged joblessness, he seeks solace in soccer and friendship. However, a shocking betrayal leads to devastating consequences, culminating in Aisha's untimely death. This thought-provoking film explores themes of toxic masculinity, identity, and the destructive power of unchecked emotions. Tauriq's inner turmoil is compounded by a dark family secret: his father's Adultery.

"Mr. Isaacs"premieres 28 November at MiniMax Cinema in Paarl. We find out more from the cast now.

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Today is World Diabetes Day. While lifestyle changes are the foundation of treating and managing Type 2 diabetes, whole-food plant-based diets and indigenous foods are now being recognized to significantly improve symptoms and quality of life.

So, is a plant-based diet for diabetes a good idea? Prof Xikombiso Mbhenyane, Research Chair in Food Environment, Nutrition & Health weighs in now.

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The highest number of tuberculosis (TB) cases since global monitoring began were recorded in 2023, according to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Why is it that TB still kills and sickens so many people when we have the tools to prevent it, detect it and treat it?

Dr. Martina Casenghi, Head of the TB Program at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation explains more now.

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As usual on a Thursday we pay tribute to those Every-Day Heroes who go out of their way to improve the lives of their fellows South Africans . Today we are joined on the line by Glynn Wolman, the founder of The Angel Network who are celebrating 9 years was started as an NPO providing  providing Easter eggs, school shoes, and blankets  & when Covid hit the Angel Network turn its focus to giving handouts to starvation as were  thousands found themselves facing  starvation. Since they  have focused our efforts on assisting and supporting the most impoverished communities across South Africa, ensuring that we help wherever help is needed in a strategic, unified and sustainable way. 

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Today is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is THE number 1 killer of women in South Africa and the 2nd leading cause of death amongst men in South Africa. This is not a fatal illness but one that can easily be managed with the right knowledge and assistance. Diabetes community support NPO Sweetlife aims to motivate everyone in South Africa to wear Blue for diabetes and ensure that everyone knows the 5 symptoms of diabetes to ensure they can assistance as quickly as possible. Siyabonga Kwanele Zuma, diabetes activist explains more.  

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Clarence Ford speaks to Isaac Mugabi Correspondent at Deutsche Welle.

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 UWC Professor Sathiya Appuni & Doctoral Research Fellow Tronic Sithole unpacked the research done into teenage pregnancies & the need for supportive & focused healthcare.

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What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman give us the scoop.

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Cape Town has earned global recognition for its compassionate and evidence-based approach to managing animal populations humanely, enhancing quality of life for both people and animals. This achievement has led to Cape Town’s selection by the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM) as its first “Beacon City” for humane animal management. Moyo Ndukwana & JP Smith

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Diabetes-related mortality is on the rise in South Africa, and the management of the condition remains suboptimal, even within the private healthcare sector – yet despite the high burden on healthcare resources, numerous cases go undiagnosed. Against this backdrop, the 2023 Diabetes Summit Report and Recommendations were recently presented to the National Department of Health following the 2023 Diabetes Summit held at the University of Pretoria's (UP) Future Africa Campus late last year. 

The summit brought together people living with diabetes, diabetes advocates, healthcare professionals, health authorities, government officials, policymakers, academics, public health specialists, private medical scheme and pharmaceutical company representatives, as well as nonprofit organisations, to highlight the challenges faced by people living with diabetes and contribute to improving their well-being.

Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie, Chairperson of the South African Diabetes Alliance and Co-Founder of the University of Pretoria Diabetes Research Centre explains more.

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