Views and News with Clarence Ford

Unveiling the Impact of Proactive Healthcare Measures 

As we observe Health Awareness Month, Discovery is dedicated to emphasising the importance of proactive healthcare measures. Health extends beyond mere absence of illness; it encompasses physical, mental, and social well-being. 

 In today's hectic world, health often takes a backseat. However, routine screenings play a pivotal role in preventive care, facilitating early detection of potential health issues and enabling timely interventions. Clarence speaks to Dr Nolu  

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As the country gears up for its 7th general elections on 29 May 2024, much has been said about the number of South Africans who participated in democracy and shaping the future of this country. This is because the number of voters has significantly dropped in the past.  

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The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is ready to host Workers’ Day celebrations on Wednesday 1 May with events taking places across all nine Provinces. Workers’ Day has traditionally been observed by workers across the world as a day to honour the sacrifices of countless workers and the struggles of generations to improve the working and living conditions of the working class.  It became a public holiday after many years of campaigns for it to be declared as such by COSATU and its predecessors. Clarence speaks to Malvern de Bruyn,  

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Clarence Ford speaks to Ivo Vegter is a freelance journalist, columnist and speaker & was writing in the Daily Friend about the unfair criticism the DA are facing.

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Coach Tendai Gwenzi 

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Clarence Ford speaks to Victor Amadi, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Comparative Law in Africa at UCT.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Omar van Reenen (Equal Namibia) and Rodelio Lewis (Drag Night Namibia) 

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With South Africa's imminent rollout of a digital nomad visa, there's a blend of excitement and concern brewing among tech enthusiasts.This innovative visa initiative, featuring both remote working and critical skills categories, aims to position our nation as a global hub for digital nomads and skilled professionals alike. Clarence speaks to Harjot Singh, CMO at Zaio.

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Burkina Faso expells BBC, Voice of America, Deutche Welle, Guardian and others for reporting mass killings of 223 people including 56 children. Jihadi attacks swell in France was given the boot by the junta. 

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warns of genocidenif  Sudan's Rapid Support Forces attacik the Darfur capital of El Fasher. The 800 000 residents of this city are sitting ducks. 

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Parents, home gardeners, and those who work with soil and animals should be aware of the need to stay up to date with regular tetanus vaccinations.Why? The speed of onset of tetanus was recently highlighted in a case when a keen home gardener developed symptoms just five days after working with compost with their bare hands – this according to Dr Pete Vincent of Netcare Medicross Tokai.As such, Dr Vincent has urged the public, that if you haven’t had a tetanus inoculation within the past ten years or can’t remember when last you had one, you should see your doctor straight away. 

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