Following a third repo rate cut of 25 basis points in January 2025, the first quarter ended with the prime lending rate at 11%. Although this reduction in the cost of credit assisted with the stabilisation of the AFHRI, the real prime rate (prime minus consumer inflation) remained 118% higher than it was in the first quarter of 2020 (prior to the Covid pandemic) and 177% higher than it was in the first quarter of 2014, before the appointment of the current monetary policy committee (MPC).  

 

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 motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. 

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Following a third repo rate cut of 25 basis points in January 2025, the first quarter ended with the prime lending rate at 11%. Although this reduction in the cost of credit assisted with the stabilisation of the AFHRI, the real prime rate (prime minus consumer inflation) remained 118% higher than it was in the first quarter of 2020 (prior to the Covid pandemic) and 177% higher than it was in the first quarter of 2014, before the appointment of the current monetary policy committee (MPC).&nbsp;&nbsp;
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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&rsquo;s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered.&nbsp;
Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs&rsquo; Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays.&nbsp;
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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. Another new addition is ‘The Unexplained’ segment on Mondays at 10:35. Fan favourite ‘The Naked Scientist’ will continue on Fridays at 9:30 am.

Listen to Views and News with Clarence Ford, weekdays 9 to 12 am on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za.

#JoinTheConversationFollow Clarence on Twitter: @clarenceford1

‘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. Another new addition is ‘The Unexplained’ segment on Mondays at 10:35. Fan favourite ‘The Naked Scientist’ will continue on Fridays at 9:30 am.
Listen to Views and News with Clarence Ford, weekdays 9 to 12 am on 567 medium wave (AM) or streaming online at www.capetalk.co.za.
#JoinTheConversation Follow Clarence on Twitter: @clarenceford1

Views and News with Clarence Ford

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