Strong mental health begins with strong swimming. I write a blog about the positive effects open water swimming has had on my mental health. Check it out at iamaswimmer.com and soundcloud.com/iamaswimmer. For years I’ve experienced depression, anxiety, and intense feelings of self-doubt. Swimming, coupled with the unmatched support of my wife and appropriate medication, has allowed me to combat these symptoms and claim an identity that is empowering and more true to who I am: I AM A SWIMMER.
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A day-by-day journal on how I'm dealing with changing my life and identifying myself as a non smoker.
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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 10 and 11 am, The Masterclass on Fridays at 11 am as well as a segment exploring music trivia. Ano ...
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Hi ! I am Nimisha Soni. This Podcast has all my energy, heart and soul. It emphasizes on the little things of life so that we just not breathe, but start living each moment of our beautiful incredible adventure called Life !
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I am a Youth Sports Expert engaging with athletes, coaches, and parents to enhance the youth/high school sports experience for athletes.
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Unplugged: Conquerors Reggae Band (Roots, Rock, Reggae)
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The Conquerors Reggae Band is all about roots, reggae and promoting a positive message through music. Their main objective is to contribute to nation building, social cohesion and spread universal love while making you skank to the groovy rhythms of our original music. Performing regularly at local Reggae shows, festivals, markets, and restaurants,…
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In a new book, The Truth About Cape Slavery - The Foundations of Colonial South Africa (Paperback), Liberation Movement Veteran and Camissa African Heritage Activist Patric Tariq Mellet argues that modern South Africa – its economy and politics – is shaped and established on the foundation of chattel slavery just like the United States of America. …
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A recent Competition Commission probe resulted in the dropping of a patent on a key Tuberculosis drug in SA.
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Fatima Hassan from The Health Justice Initiative spoke to us about the significance of this landmark case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Paralympics 2024: Discus throw with Simone Kruger: I want to break the world record and take the gold medal again
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Last year, para-athlete Simone Kruger set a new world record with a throw of 38.1m to snatch the gold medal at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, France.Now this year, she is well placed to earn a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. EWN reporter Palesa Manaleng shares more now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
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And it’s time to cross live to our colleagues at DW in Berlin, Germany for a look at what’s happening in Europe. Europe’s largest car company Volkswagen is now considering closing some factories in Germany. For the first time in its 88-year history, the company is looking to make radical changes to cut costs. And this announcement has put thousands…
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Springboks v All Blacks set to clash in their second back-to-back Test Match
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The Springboks and the All Blacks named their teams for Saturday’s heavily-anticipated Rugby Championship match at the DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.Bok coach, Rassie Erasmus, made seven changes to his side that sees Grant Williams starting at scrumhalf while Jaden Hendrikse starts on the replacements bench.Erasmus explained his reasons for …
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Paralympics 2024: 'It's unbelievable', says swimmer Nathan Hendricks after qualifying for fourth final
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Para-swimmer Nathan Hendricks has qualified for his fourth finals at the Paris Paralympic Games on Tuesday. EWN reporter Palesa Manaleng shares more now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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UIF Commissioner answers your UIF related questions
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Clarence Ford speaks to Teboho Maruping UIF Commissioner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Bam advocates for a shift in how philanthropy is understood and practiced in South Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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SA beef industry to benefit from trade visit to China says Beefmaster Group
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Clarence Ford speaks to Louw van Reenen, Executive Chairman of the Beefmaster Group Board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) is excited to announce the theme for Casual Day 2024: "I See You". This year's theme celebrates three decades of Casual Day, reflecting on our shared journey toward greater inclusion, visibility, and empowerment of persons with disabilities.Therena Wentzel Du Toit See omnystudio.com/l…
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Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe
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Clarence Ford speaks to Cai Nebe Correspondent at Deutsche Welle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Breadline Africa and PNA Launch the 2024 Funky Socks Campaign
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Next Friday – yes Friday the 13th – is Funky Socks Day.This is a day celebrated nationwide to help raise funds for Breadline Africa to help transform pre-schools and early childhood development centres in vulnerable communities around South Africa.Johan Nel, member of Breadline Africa board. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Barbs Wire: Christmas in October in Venezuela, the Great Lego Spill, and Paralympians' incredible relationship with their collaborators
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What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the national Ministers of Sport, Arts and Culture, and Basic Education on the implementation of sports, arts, culture and other co-curricular activities in all public schools across the country has been signed. This MOU enables the departments to move forward with speed to revitalise school sport in the W…
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Paralympic gold medallist, Phillipa Johnson-Dwyer, takes to the world stage on Wednesday
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South African para-equestrian athlete and double Paralympic gold medallist, Phillipa Johnson-Dwyer, takes to the world stage on Wednesday. Although athletes would always prefer to add a piece of silverware to their collection, Johnson-Dwyer says she's excited to participate again and hopes to qualify for the freestyling category, which she promises…
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Positive feedback in trials of injectable PrEP
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Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Lethu Letsoalo Public health advocate and partner of the #ForeverWena campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Heritage Half Hour: Religous landscape of Wynberg East
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Clarence Ford speaks to Mogamat Kamedien, community heritage activist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Global South needs millions of Mpox vaccines
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During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the hoarding of Vaccines caused more than 1.3 million deaths, with a disproportionate effect in the global south.While countries like Canada, the UK, and other Western European nations double vaccinated over 70% of their entire populations by February 2022, 85% of nations in Africa could not provide their people with e…
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Rules for R370-a-month social grant to be challenged in court in October
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#PayTheGrants and the Institute for Economic Justice say regulations exclude many people who are eligible; government disagrees Elizabeth Raiters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Art Exhibition: Palestine will soon be free - From the River to the Sea
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Art has long been a medium for social and political expression.On Friday (6 September 2024), The Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation will launch a new art exhibition entitled “Palestine Will Soon Be Free, From the River to the Sea". This exhibition will showcase Palestinian-themed artwork by 22 talented South African artists (such as Nathi Ngub…
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Vanrhyns Pass crash: Farmworkers organisation calls for probe into claims of worker exploitation
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Ten passengers were killed after a bus travelling over Vanrhyns Pass to Ceres veered off the road before rolling down the mountain slope on Monday afternoon. CAPE TOWN - The Rural and Farmworkers Development Organisation is calling on government to probe whether the workers who died in a bus crash on Vanrhyns Pass were being exploited. See omnystud…
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Barbs Wire: DStv cuts prices, Instagram announces a change, and the world's second-tallest man finally gets a bed that fits in the Paralympic village in Paris
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Gold Paralympic medallist Pieter du Preez: Knowing one day I was going to be blind was a motivator
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Gold Paralympic medallist Pieter du Preez is gearing up for his third Olympic Games at Paris 2024, but this one comes with a bittersweet twist—it might be his last. Due to a degenerative eye disease, du Preez could be completely blind by the next Games. He was the first quadriplegic in the world to partake in and complete the Ironman Triathlon in 2…
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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Reopens After Extensive Maintenance
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Clarence Ford speaks to Selma Hendricks Table Mountain Aerial Cableway executive director. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Clarence Ford speaks to Jennie Irish Qhobosheane Organised crime expert -Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Launch of Disabled Audiovisual Workers Network (DAWN) at MIP Africa
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Marking a significant step towards inclusivity and representation in the South African Film and TV Industry, the Disabled Audiovisual Workers Network (DAWN) will today have its CPT launch at MIP Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Safety Contact Officers: Creating Respectful Work Environments in TV and Film
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How do you ensure that all members of a TV and film production, from actors to crew, feel safe, empowered and respected on set? An industry where creativity can flourish without compromise... Did you know that Sisters Working in Film and Television (SWIFT) has introduced a pioneering programme dedicated to educating and reporting sexual harassment …
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The Africa Report - 50 African states at China Africa summit in Beijing
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50 African states at China Africa summit in Beijing are holding the host to promises as it recalibrates ties with Africa. Crunch elections loom in Tunisia and Mozambique with strong presidents being held to account for failure to deliver growth. Allbest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Content piracy remains a growing global concern, with significant implications for the African entertainment industry and beyond. Coming up shortly is the Partners Against Piracy panel discussion (from 11:00 to 12:00 at CTICC 2) which aims to focus on the ongoing battle against content piracy, its impact on the African entertainment industry, and t…
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MultiChoice takes African stories to the world
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In the opening speech at MIPAfrica on Monday, Nomsa Philiso, CEO of General Entertainment at MultiChoice Group, confirmed that more African films and TV series are being broadcast globally than ever before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Barbs Wire: 'Humanoid' robots cause a stir, 5-year-old kid drives 300km/h in Lambo, and a chocolate breakthrough?
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What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Clarence Ford speaks with Ruard Briel, 2024 Checkers Championship Boerewors winner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Joan Mower, from Voice of America joined Clarence Ford for a discussion on the up coming U.S elections. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Barbs Wire: Lots of reaction to crowing of Chidimma Adetshina as Miss Nigeria, the best matric ball delivery, and Chuck Norris proves he is still Chuck Norris
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Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman about trending topics online. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Tadaa! ice cream brings joy to Cape Town, one scoop at a time
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Just in time for spring, a new ice cream store opens its doors in Gardens, ready to scoop joy for Capetonians and tourists alike.TADAA! is all-natural ice cream that's made fresh on site using locally sourced ingredients and is hyper-focused on indulgence and joy. From delicious offerings such as pistachio, granadilla, very berry yogurt to the more…
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The 4th annual South African Social Media Awards recently announced the nominees at the Mall of Africa, Gauteng.These awards will showcase top influencers, brands, and agencies who have shaped the digital landscape.This year’s awards feature a variety of categories designed to honour excellence in social media and digital communication. Winners wil…
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September marks Heritage month in South Africa.And this month, the Artscape will be draped in history and performative storytelling (of the San and Khoi and its colonial connection to the Netherlands) when the Camissa Heritage Tour returns to the stage.The Camissa Heritage Tour blends historical narrative with dance and music and intends to impact …
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Clarence Ford speaks to Rob Hugh-Jones Editor, BBC Partner Hub at the BBC World Service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Paralympics 2024: SA scoops first gold medal
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Sprint and long jump athlete, Mpumelelo Mhlongo, has won South Africa’s first medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. On Sunday evening, the Team SA flag bearer at the Paris Games dominated the men’s T44 100m when he won a gold medal in a time of 11.12. This is Team South South Africa's first medal in Paris.Palesa Manaleng joins us on the line…
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Clarence Ford speaks to Shadley Schroeder SA artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Clarence Ford speaks to Dr Llewellyn MacMaster Chairperson Cape Crime Crisis Collation See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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"Amadoda on the Verge” Black male exhibition
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On the 31st of August, 2024, Athi-Patra Ruga will open his much-anticipated solo exhibition, "Amadoda on the Verge…[1835-2025]," at BKhz Gallery in Rosebank, Johannesburg, curated by the renowned Banele Khoza. This exhibition is more than just a showcase of stunning artwork; it is a bold re-examination of colonial history, Black masculinity, and th…
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Deutsche Welle explores news & views inside Europe crossing
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Clarence Ford speaks to Deutsche Welle Correspondent Kassandra Sundt in Berlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Chief Executive Officer of The South African Weather Service Ishaam Abader has called for advanced early warning systems in order to prepare communities against weather disasters In recent years, much of the country has experienced severe storm damage emanating from floods, tornadoes and heatwaves. Abader was at the national consultative workshop -…
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If you want the fun of reading with others without the pressure that comes with a typical book club, then Silent Book Club is the answer.The idea can sound a little strange. Surely whole point of a book club is the experience of shared reading? How do you have a book discussion if you aren’t even reading the same thing? And what’s the point of read…
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Paralympics Games Paris 202: Swimmer Kat Swanepoel on having her world flipped upside down, and flying Team SA's flag high
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South African Para-swimmer Kat Swanepoel, who has previously represented South Africa in both wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball, is a force to be reckoned with as she gears up for what she hopes is another successful Paralymic Games. Palesa Manaleng, EWN reporter joins us on the line for more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…
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The Kaloola toilet proposal: plans to develop a circular economy treatment plant in eThekwini Municipality
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Clarence Ford speaks to Eben Mbhele Development Director of Kaloola SA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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Clarence Ford speaks to Award winning director Nadine Cloete's new documentary The Station Strangler will be streamed on Showmax in November. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk
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The Courier Incubator, powered by Iveco, is a strategic collaboration with key partners including the Commercial Transport Academy, Hollard and host employers; The Courier Guy and Inter Town Transport.This initiative wants to create a supportive pathway for 56 young women from vulnerable communities to gain skills, experience and employment in the …
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