Views and News with Clarence Ford

Chief Executive Officer of  The South African Weather Service   Ishaam Abader has called for advanced early warning systems in order to prepare communities against weather disasters 
In recent years, much of the country has experienced severe storm damage emanating from floods, tornadoes and heatwaves.
Abader  was at the national consultative workshop - Early Warnings for All - in Pretoria earlier this week  
The three-day event, aimed to assess the current state of early warning systems in South Africa, as part of the UN-backed EW4All initiative to protect all from hazardous weather events by 2027.

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If you want the fun of reading with others without the pressure that comes with a typical book club, then Silent Book Club is the answer.The idea can sound a little strange. Surely whole point of a book club is the experience of shared reading? How do you have a book discussion if you aren’t even reading the same thing? And what’s the point of reading in silence around other people?Silent Book Club is the hottest new trend in literature where people can all show up in the same place and read whatever they want in total silence.Writer and silent book club enthusiast Qama Qukula joins us on the line now

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South African Para-swimmer Kat Swanepoel, who has previously represented South Africa in both wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball, is a force to be reckoned with as she gears up for what she hopes is another successful Paralymic Games. Palesa Manaleng, EWN reporter joins us on the line for more.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Eben Mbhele Development Director of Kaloola SA.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Award winning director Nadine Cloete's new documentary The Station Strangler will be streamed on Showmax in November.

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The Courier Incubator, powered by Iveco, is a strategic collaboration with key partners including the Commercial Transport Academy, Hollard and host employers; The Courier Guy and Inter Town Transport.This initiative wants to create a supportive pathway for 56 young women from vulnerable communities to gain skills, experience and employment in the courier industry.  We have Delray Vosloo, Director at IVECO Trucks to tell us more about it.  

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The Bloom Anyway Foundation stands as a beacon of Hope and Support for individuals confronting the challenges of Cancer. Recognizing the Immense strength, motivation, and financial burden required in this fight, we are dedicated to aiding and uplifting those affected, particularly in undeserved communities.Founder Kirsten Adams was diagnosed with stage 3 Breast Cancer at the age of 29 (on the 15th February 2023) and so she understands this struggle firsthand. In the prime of her life with a blooming career, everything came to an unexpected sudden stop.  

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

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Clarence Ford speaks to Helen Seeney, producer of Inside Europe at Deutsche Welle.

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Proper breathing is fundamental to our overall health. It ensures that our bodies receive adequate oxygen for optimal cellular function and energy production. Yet, most of us overlook the importance of proper respiratory function, especially how it impacts female health.What’s more, not many people realize that respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD and even pneumonia can be affected by poor oral hygiene. Thus, a dentist can make a significant impact on your overall health, including enhancing your sleep and breathing patterns... Dr. Sheryl Smithies, a top aesthetic dental surgeon and facial aesthetic practitioner based in Cape Town, joins us now.  

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