Views and News with Clarence Ford

Clarence Ford speaks to Claire Taylor, a researcher at Gun Free South Africa.

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What would you do if you were incorrectly diagnosed with a serious, life-threatening condition?  Would you forgive and forget the undue suffering you went through? According to the Sowetan newspaper, an Eastern Cape man who was misdiagnosed with HIV (through a rapid response HIV/Aids Test kit) then put on ARVs only to be told later that he was in fact negative said the experience has been an emotional and psychological roller-coaster ride for him and his family. Solomon Mthana, 50, said he suffered mental and emotional trauma because of the misdiagnosis and that the medication took a toll on his body. 

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Clarence Ford speaks to Cai Nebe Correspondent at Deutsche Welle.

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Exploring education in another country can be incredibly rewarding for students and the new experiences one has while studying abroad is one of its biggest selling points for prospective students.So how South African students can achieve their dream of studying abroad? Andrew Straughan, NCUK Regional Director of Africa and the Middle East 

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

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The integration of AI in academic settings has become a double-edged sword, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The recent scandal at Unisa, where hundreds of exam scripts were flagged for AI usage, underscores the importance of using AI tools responsibly. According to Professor Tersia Botha, this misuse led to numerous dishonesty reports, highlighting the severity of the issue. Students using AI tools like ChatGPT without authorization face significant academic consequences.To discuss the responsible use of AI and its implications, we welcome the CEO of MyBroadband, Jan Vermuelen.  

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Bit of a new segment we’re kicking off this month. We will be examining the intricacies of relationships. Delighted to have Marlene Wasserman aka Dr Eve in studio with me today as we discuss intimate relationships. Connections between partners and between children and parents.  

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Clarence Ford speaks to Florence Letswalo Founder of Pro-Cuddling SA.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Lindsay Dentlinger EWN reporter.

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Today is International Plastic Bag Free Day and it aims to raise awareness of the dangers of the native effects of plastic pollution, especially plastic bags, motivating people and institutes to embrace sustainable alternatives and combat the detrimental effects of plastic pollution. As the fight against plastic intensifies, alternatives have come into the market in the form of cute cotton tote bags adorned with environmentally friendly puns, becoming a trend and an aesthetic for social media.Yet the impact of these so-called plastic alternatives is debatable. The truth is everything has some systemic environmental price.Dr Lize Barclay, Senior Lecturer in Futures Studies and Systems Thinking, Stellenbosch University Business School shares more now  

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