Views and News with Clarence Ford

Organized crime researcher Jenni Irish-Qhobosheane spoke to Clarence about an estimated 1,800 firearms belonging to State entities that are lost or stolen every year.

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What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop 

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Videos have been doing the rounds on social media of gangs of kids involved in running battles on the streets of some Cape Flats townships. Abie Isaacs, Cape Flats Safety Forum. 

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Clarence Ford speaks to Zimkhitha Zatu Moloi, Director at Rumbi Investments.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Professor Sheila Tlou Former Botswana Health Minister.

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As part of commemoration of Transport Month, Wheel Well in partnership with African Brain Child (ABC) group, supported by Supa Quick, are introducing the "Be Quick to Click Car Seat Drive 2024" effort in October. The initiative aims is to address the critical issue of child road safety and preventative measures around traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among youngsters involved in car accidents. According to research conducted by the African Brain Child (ABC) group in Paediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Cape Town, about 2 000 children aged between 0 to 12 years are treated each year for brain injuries, which are mostly caused by poor vehicle safety measures. 

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The iconic Baobab tree is indigenous to Africa, but did you know that it produces edible fruit that are rich in fibre and essential nutrients such as vitamin C and minerals, including potassium and calcium?  

SAMRC scientists in collaboration with UCT have recently embarked on a clinical trial to determine effect of Baobab fruit powder on gut and cardiometabolic health in participants with obesity.  

The scientists are now looking for volunteers to participate in this study, which is conducted at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town.  

Dr Sylvia Riedel, principal study investigator explains. 

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In an era in which we face unprecedented threats to planet Earth and urgently need to re-evaluate our place in it, art activism can be a powerful catalyst for social change. AVA art Gallery will unveil two environmentally focused art exhibitions at AVA: 1) For(Sea)Change & 2) Destruction, Resilience, Namaqualand that will give viewers profound food for thought.  

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SA Rugby is currently dancing like a cat on a hot plate as it seems the equity deal with Ackerley Sports group (ASG) is in jeopardy and not supported by all the union members as previously reported by the mother body.Jan de koning.

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What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop 

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