Views and News with Clarence Ford

The Muslim month of Ramadan began yesterday. Each year, you’ll see Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset for an entire month.So, why is Ramadan the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar and why do they fast? Mickaeel Collier, CEO of Awqaf SA joins us on the line

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No Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan, says the army, until the dissident Rapid Support Forces leave civilian areas. U.S. special envoy for Sudan heads there and to a group of other countries neighbouring or involved in the conflict. 

Regional grouping ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Gabon, imposed after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo. 

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Brand reputation management specialist,columnist, political & social commentator Solly Moeng, also a regular contributor to the show last night announced on social media that he will be joining Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA in the 2024 election where he will be leading ActionSA’s International Relations portfolio  

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Greg Mills, director at The Brenthurst Foundation unpacked the results of the latest election poll, according to the poll the DA & the newly formed MK party are the biggest gainers ahead of the 2024 elections.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Lionel Dartnall, Check Point Security Engineering Manager: SADC.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Harlan Cloete host Good Governance ZA podcast.

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Fascinating report from online health journalism publication Spotlight (Drug use in South Africa surged over past two decades: study) on substance abuse in the country has revealed a startling yet unsurprising insight.Clarence speaks to Clinical Psychologist Daniel Den Hollander 

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Often termed the "silent thief of sight," glaucoma, exhibits no noticeable symptoms in its early stage.It is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve (critical for good vision) and is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in Africa affecting more than 6 million people. Only 1 in 20 are aware they have glaucoma and 50% will be blind in one eye by the time they seek an ophthalmologist for the first time.Clarence speaks to Dr Nombuso Mathe, Exec Board Member of SA Glaucoma Society 

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And it’s time to cross live to our colleagues at the BBC in the UK, for a look at what’s happening on that side of the globe.  And joining me is Rob Hugh Jones. Welcome! 

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The City of Cape Town is currently conducting a large-scale household survey and will be interviewing 10 000 residents from every area and suburb across the city.Hugh Cole, CoCT Director of Policy Strategy gives us an update  

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