The Clarence Ford Show

Friday, 18 September 2026

Femicide, cybersecurity, equal pay and global realignment dominated the episode, alongside science answers and a discussion of Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis.

1. 10:00

   Four of nine women found murdered in Ekurhuleni have been identified; police say possible links exist between cases and are pursuing several persons of interest.

2. 09:27

   Cartrack’s ransomware attackers accessed customer database information that may include contact, bank-account and vehicle data, but not live vehicle-location information.

3. 10:44

   Equal Pay Day focused on undervalued early-childhood caregivers, mostly women, with Smart Start’s Grace Matlapi calling for stronger investment, training and whole-of-society support.

4. 11:28

   Cuba’s ambassador said US fuel restrictions are leaving people without electricity for up to 48 hours, while Cuba seeks closer BRICS ties and international support.

5. 09:39

   The Naked Scientist warned that AI could help engineer biological weapons, arguing regulation must block malicious use without preventing legitimate research.

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