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Views and News with Clarence Ford

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‘Views and News with Clarence Ford’ shares and reflects a broad array of different perspectives. The show is inspirational, passionate and positive. Clarence and the team aim to leave listeners feeling both motivated and empowered.

Known for his love of jazz and a good game of golf, Clarrie brings his unique flavour to this show. Some new features include ‘Heritage Hour’ every Wednesday between 1... more

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Clarence Ford speaks to Adv Lwandiso Caude Kwababana DoJ.

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and posit... more

Clarence spoke to hiker & author Erns Grundling about the 8th season of the popular travel & lifestyle series, Elders: Vietnam- TAGS- Clarence Ford, Views & News, CapeTalk, Elders, KykNet, Erns Grundling

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid... more

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demean... more

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demean... more

Clarence Ford speaks to Ndundu Sithole-Acting Executive: Stakeholder and Communication-Water Research Commission.

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of... more

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demean... more

Football Analyst & Soccerbeat Editor Sizwe Mbebe joined Clarence as the 2026 wrapped up last night with Spain the ultimate winner.

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects... more

Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online.

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspi... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Ross
BBC colleague providing international news analysis
BBC
Episode: BBC News & Views Inside Europe
Dr. Ross Compton
Senior Director for Global Policy
EnerGeo Alliance
Episode: Seismic Surveys Explained: Risks, Mitigation and Why They're Back in Court
Alan Hirsch
Senior Research Fellow at the New South Institute and Emeritus Professor at UCT
UCT / New South Institute
Episode: Anti‑foreigner violence in South Africa is easily sparked: what hasn’t been done to deal with it
Donné Nieman
Sales Director, Workforce Staffing
Workforce Staffing
Episode: Can you prove your workers are legal?
Bryan Nicol
Certified Financial Planner at Dosh Guide
Dosh Guide
Episode: Estate planning and why you need it
Tutu Zelo Nene
EWN reporter on the ground
EWN (Eyewitness News)
Episode: March for March crossings with EWN reporters (JHB & KuGompo & Durban)
Mongezi Koko
EWN reporter on the ground
EWN (Eyewitness News)
Episode: March for March crossings with EWN reporters (JHB & KuGompo & Durban)
Keanan Harmse
The People's Post journalist
The People's Post
Episode: Your Community News:
Sean Lutz
Podcast strategist, creator of Something Shifted
Something Shifted / Latitude Podcast Studio
Episode: Starting a Podcast: Tips for Businesses

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Clarence Ford
Host of Views and News with Clarence Ford, a CapeTalk program focusing on current affairs, policy discussions, and community issues.

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Think twice before accepting your SARS auto-assessment
Q: Why might SARS auto-assessments be incorrect?
Auto-assessments rely on third-party data and are not guaranteed to reflect all personal circumstances; missing, delayed, duplicated, or incorrectly reported information can lead to errors or missed refunds, so they should be treated as starting points for review.
Can you prove your workers are legal?
Q: Do you solely rely on manual document checks or what do you do, and how do you utilize real-time biometric or DHA portal integration to authenticate work permits?
We use a combination of biometric and portal integrations along with third-party suppliers that can access relevant official portals to verify documents and ensure legitimacy.
Can you prove your workers are legal?
Q: Okay, walk us through your exact step-by-step verification process that you would advise for an employer at this moment in time, from the moment they come into contact with a foreign national.
The recommended approach is a structured, documented workforce management process that uses third-party verification, regular audits of documents, and ongoing monitoring to ensure legitimacy and stay ahead of inspections.
Estate planning and why you need it
Q: What would you say are primary kind of concerns?
Clarence introduces the topic and Bryan frames estate planning as something that affects everyone, not just the wealthy, highlighting practical aims like asset protection for dependents, smooth transfer, and tax efficiency.
Anti‑foreigner violence in South Africa is easily sparked: what hasn’t been done to deal with it
Q: Could you briefly share the four steps that could make a difference?
The four steps include bringing political leaders together for a common position, increasing collaboration with civic society (churches and community leaders), ensuring visible accountability for those provoking violence, and continuing long-term reforms to Home Affairs along with regional economic cooperation to reduce tensions.

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The show leans into timely policy, economics, and social issues with a practical, on-the-ground perspective. Across recent episodes, listeners encounter in-depth discussions on energy policy and environmental governance, migration and labor dynamics, wealth planning and taxation, youth economics, and entrepreneurship as a pathway to resilience. Conversations frequently feature practical guidance for employers, investors, and individuals, blending data-driven analysis with real-world case studies, on-the-ground reporting, and expert commentary. A notable strength is the mix of policy critique, regulatory context, and actionable takeaways, often anchored by credible guests from industry, journalism, and public policy. This combination makes t... more

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Recent guests on Views and News with Clarence Ford include:

1. Pete Ross
2. Dr. Ross Compton
3. Alan Hirsch
4. Donné Nieman
5. Bryan Nicol
6. Tutu Zelo Nene
7. Mongezi Koko
8. Keanan Harmse

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