RC 260922Cape TalkClarence Ford
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Clarence Ford’s episode focused on South Africa’s violence crisis, contested coloured politics, Cape Town’s data-centre expansion, and practical community responses.
- 10:03
A senior 59-year-old police officer faces allegations of grooming a 16-year-old and raping an 18-year-old; police said further victims could emerge and accountability would not be avoided.
- 10:17
Social justice activist Lorenzo Davids warned that mobilising the coloured vote through ethnic nationalism risks deepening racial division, arguing political representation must serve everyone protected by the Constitution.
- 10:56
Economist John Luce said Cape Town’s data-centre expansion could strengthen its technology brand and economic efficiency, but projects must address major electricity, water and land pressures.
- 11:26
Kenneth Dioli proposed stronger law enforcement, youth economic participation and a national social-cohesion programme to challenge violence that has become normalised across South African communities.
- 09:55
Professor Albert du Toit said spekboom can thrive in heat, low rainfall and poor soil, while cooking reduces its sourness and sliminess and makes it suitable for everyday dishes.