Best BBC World Service Podcasts (2026)

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What To Do Now - Clean and service gardening tools 7:51

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17d ago7:51

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Cleaning hand tools is not particularly glamorous, but it's one of those jobs that gives a lot satisfaction and maintaining your hand tools will reward you with more efficient and safer to use tools that will last for many seasons to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Wesley Neuman reinstated 20:37

10h ago20:37

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Wesley Neuman reinstated- Vernon Seymour, Legal Representative for Heathfield High principal Wesley Neuman spoke to Clarence after the Labour Court ordered the retrospective reinstatement of Wesley Neuman as principal. TAGS - Views & News, Clarence Ford, Wesley Neuman, Vernon Seymour, Heathfield High See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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NSAAC Approved by Cabinet: President calls on the nation to get behind the new strategy and campaign for children 23:15

14h ago23:15

23:15

Dr Rose September, Programme Lead: Accelerated Programme of Action for Children in the Presidency about NSAAC – the national strategy and campaign for children TAGS: Clarence Ford, Views and News, NSAAC Dr Rose September, Programme Lead: Accelerated Programme of Action for Children in the Presidency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

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Growing Food and Reforesting the Eastern Cape | Vision 2044 13:18

15h ago13:18

13:18

Dr Jacob Cloete, academic, activist & author explains more about Vision 2044 and their efforts to grow food and reforest the Eastern Cape 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 For…

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How people plan their fitness goals for 2026 21:31

15h ago21:31

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Lucas Mthenjane, Performance Coach spoke to Clarence Ford about how people can better plan their fitness goals for 2026 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 curiosi…

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Latest Blood Supply Stock Update from the Western Cape Blood Service 7:14

16h ago7:14

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Blood donations are critical to saving lives, and right now every drop counts. We’re doing a quick check on blood supply stocks with Marike Carli, Public Relations Manager for the Western Cape Blood Service. 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 perspec…

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Knysna Day Zero? Level 4 water restrictions underway as municipality battles water crisis 9:49

16h ago9:49

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Executive Mayor of Knysna Local Municipality is Cllr Thando Matika joins us on the line for a chat on the 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 …

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Adam Frost on how to find the magic in your garden 26:01

6h ago26:01

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Adam discusses how the feel of a garden is as important as how it looks and the strong connection we can have to plants. How scent can aid health and wellbeing and the importance of soil health for our gut health and that creating a garden is beneficial for our health and wellbeing, as well as the health and wellbeing of our planet and wildlife. Ad…

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Can Asia’s economic growth hold up in 2026? 17:29

6h ago17:29

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We explore how economies and companies rode out the tariff-driven economic storms of 2025 and hear how many continue to forge new partnerships in a changing world of global trade. Asia business correspondent, Suranjana Tewari, and India business correspondent, Arunoday Mukharji, join us from Singapore and Delhi to discuss what the year might hold f…

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AI, should we pull the plug?? 19:01

1d ago19:01

19:01

Dean McCoubrey is the co-founder of Humaine and MySociaLife. He joined Clarence to talk about AI & the concerns raised by some AI pioneers that AI models have shown signs of resistance & have ignored explicit instructions to shut down Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflec…

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SA must follow Canada playbook against US 15:01

1d ago15:01

15:01

Political journalist and author John Matisson joins Clarence to talk about his recent opinion piece in News24 where he advises the SA government to follows Canda’s lead in dealing with the Trump presidency 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 perspecti…

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Festive or Forgotten ? Who Really Controls the Klopse? AGF on The Fight for the Soul of the Cape Town Carnival 14:44

1d ago14:44

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Jacky Poking, a representative from Anti-Gentrification Front (AGF) joined Clarence Ford in studio for a chat on their Fight for the Soul of the Cape Town Carnival 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 p…

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BBC World with Audrey Tinline 10:49

21h ago10:49

10:49

BBC World with Audrey Tinline See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Information Regulator vows to appeal against matric results publication 15:00

1d ago15:00

15:00

Advocate Pansy Tlakula, Chairperson of the Information Regulator spoke to Clarence Ford on their legal appeal over whether matric results should be published in newspapers. 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, passion…

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AFCON Wrap 9:23

1d ago9:23

9:23

Soccerbeat editor Sizwe Mbebe reviewed the match against Cameroon which Bafana lost 2-1 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 demeanour leave li…

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What's the future for Venezuelan oil? 17:57

22h ago17:57

17:57

After American forces arrested and removed the leader of Venezuela, Rahul Tandon looks at what the future might hold for the world's largest oil reserve, and what can we learn from the country's past. Many US companies were forced out of Venezuela when the oil industry was nationalised in the 1970s. The type of oil found there is also hard to reach…

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2026: What next for the global economy? 17:27

1d ago17:27

17:27

Tariffs and trade wars dominated 2025, but what does the year ahead have in store? And what about the prospect for rising prices we’ve seen around the world? The BBC’s Deputy Economics Editor, Dharshini David, and North America Business Correspondent, Michelle Fleury, pick through what we learned last year and explore the trends likely to shape the…

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The Heath vs Wilson Elections (Episode 4 of 4): The October 1974 General Election 1:09:16

2d ago1:09:16

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In the final instalment of their miniseries on the Heath vs Wilson elections, Lee and Richard look back on the October 1974 contest. After a frantic six months in office, Labour's Harold Wilson goes back to the country in search of a majority and a mandate to govern. Everything seems to be going well for him, but has enough changed since the people…

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The Traitors UK (series 4, episodes 1-3) - early leavers and red cloaks slipping 42:02

2d ago42:02

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The boys are back - and they have a lot to say about a pretty crazy first week on The Traitors UK. In this episode, they go over the drama, from barrister battles to early roundtable clashes; they discuss best strategies for the red traitor, and deliver a first update on their predictions for this series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …

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Energy Costs for Families and Salary Sacrifice Pensions 24:30

3d ago24:30

24:30

New research suggests there are 6 million children across the UK living in fuel poverty, according to the charity National Energy Action. It defines fuel poverty as when a household has to spend at least 10% of its income to keep their home warm. It says the impact on children of living in a home which parents and carers struggle to keep warm can b…

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Bird Watching with Nadeem Perera - Trailer 3:34

3d ago3:34

3:34

This series is a love letter to the underloved the misunderstood and the birds humans get wrong every single day. These are not the glamorous documentary species filmed on the far side of the planet. These are the birds you see on estates rooftops school playgrounds seaside towns motorway edges and scruffy riverbanks. The everyday birds people over…

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Unplugged: Uwineza Announces New April 2026 Album After Six-Month Writing Journey Across The Greek Islands 20:50

4d ago20:50

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Clarence Ford spoke to Berlin-based singer-songwriter Uwineza on her second studio album (will be released in April 2026 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 curios…

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2De Nuwe Jaar debacle 15:56

4d ago15:56

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Historian & Author Patric Tariq Mellet shars his thoghts with Clarence over the decision to move the historic 2de Nuwe Jaar celebrations to the 5th of January & a change of the traditional route. 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…

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Rescue Teams Warn: Good Weather Doesn’t Mean Safe Hiking 15:01

4d ago15:01

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Clarence Ford spoke to Tim Lundy, accredited mountain guide & author on hiker safety, rescue operations, and what you need to know to stay safe on our mountains. 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 pos…

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HOME A HOUND SPCA LIVE READ: Introducing Quinton 3:37

4d ago3:37

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Cape Town… quick heads up - Quinton is here, and he’s brought the vibes 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 demeanour leave listeners feeling …

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AFCON Last 16 Preview 9:50

4d ago9:50

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AFCON Last 16 preview- Football Analyst Sizwe Mbebe previewed the business end of the AFCON tournament. Bafana line up against Cameroon tomorrow afternoon. 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.…

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The Traitors UK (series 4, episode 1 preview) - with red cloaks, and our predictions for this series 26:09

4d ago26:09

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This week, the boys couldn't wait until Saturday to put out their first thoughts on series 4 of The Traitors UK (BBC One/BBC iPlayer). In this special preview episode, they go over the biggest twist ever in The Traitors and share their craziest predictions for the upcoming series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tyler Wright (Pxshboy) releases second single "Money, Power, Respect" 10:36

6d ago10:36

10:36

Zain Johnson spoke to musician Tyler Wright (Pxshboy) about the release of his second single "Money, Power, Respect" 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 …

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Future of Education: What the matric results are measuring 7:54

6d ago7:54

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Zain Johnson spoke to Esme Van Deventer, Education consultant and Former head of elementary school on the Future of Education and what the matric results are actually measuring 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, pas…

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Water Crisis Warning: SA Could Run Dry by 2030 Without Urgent Action says Water Research Commission 15:41

6d ago15:41

15:41

Zain Johnson spoke to the Water Research Commission about concerns that SA will run out of water by 2030 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 d…

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Matters of Interest: Looking Back, Looking Ahead 52:46

5d ago52:46

52:46

Richard and Lee mark the new year by looking back on the key events of 2025 that they expect to influence what happens in the year ahead. From Keir Starmer's decision to stick by Rachel Reeves to the removal of the hereditary peers from the House of Lords - via Nigel Farage's continuing centralised leadership style, Kemi Badenoch's growing confiden…

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Wellness Series Trailer 3:30

5d ago3:30

3:30

Give your mental and physical health a boost this January and February with a new Wellness podcast series from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Immediate Media

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Please no fireworks for New Years eve 10:36

7d ago10:36

10:36

No fireworks for New Years Eve please- SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abrahams from the SPCA called on communities to say NO to fireworks and prioritise the safety & well being of animals 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 inspirationa…

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Women for Change wins Daily Maverick’s “Movement Of The Year” 21:40

7d ago21:40

21:40

Sabrina Walter, Exec Director Women 4 Change spoke to Clarence Ford about the organization winning Daily Maverick’s “Movement Of The Year” award 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 Clare…

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30 000 Teachers Gone: Who Will Teach South Africa’s Children by 2030 14:38

7d ago14:38

14:38

Natalie Rabson, career counselling at Boston City Campus spoke to Clarence Ford on the teacher crisis in SA and how the loss of teachers is impacting on education 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 po…

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Keeping Children Safe, Supported, and Smiling This Holiday Season 9:02

7d ago9:02

9:02

Ghairunisa Johnstone-Cassiem, director of Mustadafin Foundation spoke to Clarence Ford on the importance of keeping kids safe and smiling these school holidays 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…

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Africa Report with Crystal 10:26

7d ago10:26

10:26

Veteran journalist Crystal Orderson joined Clarence Ford on air for an overview of stories from the continent 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 dap…

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Fibre, are we getting what you pay for? 20:14

7d ago20:14

20:14

Jan Vermeulen from My BroadBand spoke to Clarence about the issue of paying for certain speed of Fibre & not getting what you paid for. 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’…

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Immerse yourself in a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration at the V&A Waterfront 10:41

7d ago10:41

10:41

Donald Kau, Head of PR and Communications at V&A Waterfront spoke to Clarence Ford about the activities the mall is doing for NYE 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 gent…

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What's it like being a delivery rider? 17:28

6d ago17:28

17:28

Doorstep delivery services boomed during the Covid-19 pandemic and they're still popular in many parts of the world: ordering hot meals, or groceries, via a mobile app to your door at the click of a button. For the customer, it's a fast and convenient service. For the rider, it's flexible work, but there's no guaranteed income, the work is physical…

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Money Box Live: Making Sense of Your Pay 28:21

6d ago28:21

28:21

How much do we really understand about our pay? From frozen tax thresholds to salary sacrifice and minimum wage increases, a number of changes made in the Chancellor's budget might have left you looking a bit more closely at your payslip. So, what do all those figures mean, what is your employer legally obliged to provide and what can you do if you…

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Sheer City 9:40

8d ago9:40

9:40

Richard Marshall , founder of Sheer City spoke to Clarence about the two day, day-to-night block party unfolding across six downtown venues- 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 …

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CTMCA wins court bid 20:36

8d ago20:36

20:36

CTMCA wins late night court bid- The Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association has won its court bid against the City of Cape Town seeking an alternative venue to host its minstrel competition. Sedick Soeker spoke to Clarence about the victory. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares an…

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CATS the Musical at Artscape 14:22

8d ago14:22

14:22

Tshepo Ncokoane, singer, actor, dancer & choreographer spoke to Clarence about his multiple roles in the Cats the Musical on at the Artscape 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 …

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SA Harvest Raises R1.4 Million to Support Ongoing Food Relief for Vulnerable Families in Nelson Mandela Bay 8:17

8d ago8:17

8:17

During the December school holidays, many children lose access to school meals and that unfortunately means food insecurity in many underprivileged homes across SA. 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 …

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Commercial Real Estate Trends for South Africa in 2026 7:59

8d ago7:59

7:59

The commercial real estate sector is now better positioned than at any time in recent years, according to John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate. 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. …

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Talking alcohol this festive season – why giving kids alcohol at home can land you in jail 7:41

8d ago7:41

7:41

Danie Cronje, attorney specialising in liquor law, spoke to Clarence Ford about why serving under-18s alcohol is illegal in South Africa. 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 For…

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In Conversations at Kew with Frances Tophill and Adam Frost 54:18

7d ago54:18

54:18

Recorded live in September at Kew Gardens, join Nicki Chapman as she talks all things gardening, and more, with Adam Frost and Frances Tophill. Discussing their love of gardening, there's practical advice and gardening confessions too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Pedal Power Association’s Ghost Bike Initiative 21:41

9d ago21:41

21:41

Neil Robinson from the Pedal Power Association joined Clarence via Zoom to talk about the PPA's Ghost Bikes initiative where white bikes are placed at the scene of a fatal bicycle accident 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 inspir…

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West Coast Leopard Update 22:46

9d ago22:46

22:46

Dr Bool Smuts from the Landmark Leopard & Predator Project spoke to Clarence about the latest evidence that confirmed the recolonization of the West Coast Leopard 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 po…