Views and News with Clarence Ford

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) is voicing strong opposition to the appointment of Siviwe Gwarube from the Democratic Alliance (DA) as the new Minister of Basic Education. SADTU, the largest teachers' union in South Africa, is particularly concerned because the DA's education policies often conflict with SADTU's views on educational reform and transformation.Welcome, Mr. Maluleke. Can you start by explaining why SADTU is unhappy with Siviwe Gwarube's appointment as the new Minister of Basic Education? 

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The new Cabinet appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked debate due to its large size and composition. With 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers, this bloated Cabinet is meant to accommodate the 11 parties in the government of national unity (GNU) and balance different forces within the ANC. Despite criticisms, proponents argue that this diverse Cabinet has the potential to address the nation's pressing issues by pooling resources and expertise from a wide array of political backgrounds. To discuss the implications of this new Cabinet, we speak with Mbasa Mvenene, a Political Analyst and Political Sciences Lecturer at Nelson Mandela Bay University. Welcome, Mbasa. 

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

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Many of us are still mulling over President Ramaphosa's newly announced Cabinet. It's been a long-awaited reveal, with lots of anticipation and speculation.Today, we're delving deep into the dynamics of this Government of National Unity, or GNU Cabinet, and what it means for our country. To help us unpack this, we're joined by EWN reporter, Tshidi Madia. Tshidi has been closely following the developments and is here to give us an in-depth explainer. Tshidi, welcome to the show! 

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Clarence Ford speaks to the winners of "The Masked Singer" stage, Season 2, actor Warren Masemola and runner-up, former Miss South Africa, and author Shudufhadzo Musido. The show, proudly sponsored by Andolex®, airs on S3 (formerly SABC 3) on Saturdays at 18:30 with the return of J'Something from Micasa, Somizi Mhlongo, Skhumba Hlophe, and Sithelo Shozi to rack their brains to solve the show's mysterious masked cases.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Roze Phillips, African futurist & Founder of Abundance At Work.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent Cabinet reshuffle has sparked debate on its effectiveness and efficiency. In an attempt to accommodate the government of national unity (GNU), the President increased ministerial positions from 30 to 32, merging and separating various portfolios. The aim was to foster inclusivity, but questions remain about whether this move will enhance governance or create bureaucratic challenges. In the first hour, we spoke with EWN reporter Lindsay Dentlinger. Now, for further analysis, we turn to political analyst Sanusha Naidoo. Sanusha, welcome, and thank you for joining us as we delve into the potential impacts of these changes on South Africa's political landscape. 

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Get ready to groove to the timeless beats of Motown next month as Forever Motown, The Musical makes its grand debut at The Academia Theatre in Lansdowne on July 5th and 6th.Written and directed by the multi-talented singer, performer and producer, Shadley Schroeder, this electrifying production promises an unforgettable night of soul-stirring performances and nostalgic melodies.Join them in celebrating the everlasting legacy of Motown and make memories that will last a lifetime. Triple threat and entertainer Shadley Schroeder joins us in studio now  

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

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South Africa is home to 80% of the world's rhinos, which makes a hotbed of poaching.Reports suggest that Every 20 hours in South Africa, a rhino dies for its horn. According to figures from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, an international conservation body, the global rhino population stood at around 500,000 at the beginning of the 20th century. It now stands at around 27,000 due to continued demand for rhino horns on the black market. And now, radioactive material has been inserted into rhino horns, in a world first, to curb poaching. Researchers have injected radioactive material into the horns of 20 rhinos as part of a research project. Professor James Larkin, who heads the project at the University of the Witwatersrand ‘s Radiation and Health Physics Unit in South Africa joins us on the line now  

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