Views and News with Clarence Ford

Clarence Ford speaks to Donald Dass chairperson 7th Avenue, Shawn Heinrich CEO of Go 2 Market and Tarique Darries, spokesperson for Transmutanet, the company behind the Tech. This initiative aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing a smooth and secure travel experience for our passengers and drivers.

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The consequences of a lack of training and development in a professional environment don’t need to be emphasised. It's non-negotiable.You and I both wouldn’t want a dentist cleaning our teeth with a tool last used in 1942. We need health professionals that are up to date in skills and knowledge.Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is crucial for registered health practitioners to stay abreast of the latest advancements, adhere to best practices, and deliver high-quality care to their patients – especially in the context of the ever-evolving field of healthcare.Mpho Mbodi, Head of Division for Professional Practice at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) joins us on the line now 

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While overweight and obesity are on rise in general in South Africa, including among children and youth, the worst affected segment of our population is women.  The World Obesity Atlas 2022 predicts that 50% of South African women will be not just overweight, but obese by 2030.  This is the highest predicted obesity rate in all of Africa, and a major concern when it comes to women’s health.Clarence speaks to Jayne Bullen, Chief Operating Officer at The Noakes Foundation & Maria Van Der Merwe 

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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 Rich Preston 

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Public input on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill (also known as the BELA Bill) in its current form has been a contentious one.The Bill seeks to, among other things, make Grade R compulsory, abolish corporal punishment, create financial and accountability frameworks for governing bodies and provincial departments, and give the government control over the admission and language policies of schools.Despite still not being signed into law by President Ramaphosa, the BELA bill has already faced widespread criticism from opposition political parties and civic groups. The 2023 BELA has since been handed over to the NCOP who will be holding their own public engagement processes on the recent iteration of the BELA.Dr Lydia-Anne Plaatjies, Director of Active Citizenship, joins us on the line now

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

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Children's advocacy group Missing Children South Africa has called for calm following the discovery of blood-stained clothing suspected to be belonging to six-year-old Joshlin Smith.Monday marks the 14th day since the little girl disappeared from her home in Saldanha Bay while under the care of her mother's boyfriend.Clarence speaks to Bianca van Aswegen 

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Clarence Ford speaks to Lana Crowster and Amanda Tiffin.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Prof Mias de Klerk Director at Centre for Responsible Leadership Studies at Stellenbosch Business School.

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Clarence Ford is joined live in studio by Brazilian musician Jim Porto who is currently is performing in Cape Town.

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