Views and News with Clarence Ford

Clarence Ford speaks to Seago Maapola Educational Psychologist.

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September Marks Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month.Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) is an significant challenge for South Africa. Research estimates that South Africa has a national prevalence rate of 11% of FASD, with rates as high as 31% reported in certain localities, the highest recorded rate globally.This year, AWARE.org and FARR are launching a unique campaign titled "Reveal the Truth". Mokebe Thulo, CEO of AWARE.org shares more now. 

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Clarence Ford speaks to Jonathan Frewin BBC World Service Partner Hub Broadcasting House.

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‘Judging Week’ for the 19th annual SA Olive Awards has officially commenced. With the prestigious event taking place on the 10th of September 2024 at Franschhoek Cellar in Franschhoek, the esteemed panel of judges is already undergoing a thorough blind tasting all Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) entries.  

Wendy Petersen & Jenny Morris 

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

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A sad weekend in Cape Town as 2 legends passed away, Jazz Maestro Alvin Dyers & poet and anti-apartheid activist, James Matthews. Dr Joe Schaffers joins us to pay tribute.

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The Conquerors Reggae Band is all about roots, reggae and promoting a positive message through music. Their main objective is to contribute to nation building, social cohesion and spread universal love while making you skank to the groovy rhythms of our original music.  

Performing regularly at local Reggae shows, festivals, markets, and restaurants, The Conquerors is gradually working on becoming a household name in Cape Town and beyond.  

Francois Pietersen and Ocasia Booysen from the Conquerors Reggae Band joins us in studio today.

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In a new book, The Truth About Cape Slavery - The Foundations of Colonial South Africa (Paperback), Liberation Movement Veteran and Camissa African Heritage Activist Patric Tariq Mellet argues that modern South Africa – its economy and politics – is shaped and established on the foundation of chattel slavery just like the United States of America. 

Cape slavery, rather than minor, was a crucial feature of maritime capitalism. This then moved to become the cornerstone of the Cape’s agricultural economy. Patric joins us in studio now for more on the launch of this book  

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 Fatima Hassan from The Health Justice Initiative spoke to us about the significance of this landmark case.

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Last year, para-athlete Simone Kruger set a new world record with a throw of 38.1m to snatch the gold medal at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, France.Now this year, she is well placed to earn a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. EWN reporter Palesa Manaleng shares more now.

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