Clarence Ford, a renowned radio personality, is leaving Heart FM after 24 years. His departure follows a conflict with a senior manager, which Ford describes as an attempt to bully him on a public platform. Despite attempts to resolve the issue, Ford felt his values were compromised and chose to leave. Heart FM's management, including Denver Apollus, denies the allegations of bullying. The article also reveals accounts from staff members about a toxic work environment at Heart FM, with claims of fear, victimisation, and unchecked inappropriate behaviour. Ford, who has faced personal challenges this year, including his wife's cancer battle and his own COVID-19 hospitalisation, is looking forward to pursuing entrepreneurial ventures after his radio career.

Troy Neethling, a former professional diver from Cape Town, was arrested in Peru for drug trafficking and spent eight-and-a-half years in Sarita Colonia prison. He was caught at Hugo Chavez International Airport with 20 kilograms of cocaine. Neethling shared his harrowing experience with Weekend Argus, detailing the harsh prison conditions, including overcrowding, disease, and lack of basic amenities. He learned Spanish and kept in touch with his family through letters. Upon release, he returned to Cape Town and now seeks to engage in ocean conservation work. The article also discusses the plight of other South Africans imprisoned abroad and the lack of government support for repatriation and rehabilitation, as highlighted by Dirco and the NGO Locked Up.

The article details the struggle of a Mitchells Plain couple, the Barons, with their medical aid provider, Discovery Health, over the payment for chronic medication. Lucretia Baron, diagnosed with breast cancer and having undergone a bilateral mastectomy, was prescribed Clexane for a pulmonary embolism. Discovery Health initially refused to cover the cost, forcing Brian Baron to pay out of pocket. After a lengthy battle, including a dispute with Discovery's complaints department and an appeal to the Council of Medical Schemes, the Barons won, and Discovery reimbursed the costs and apologized for the experience. The article highlights the challenges individuals face when dealing with large medical insurance companies and the importance of perseverance in such disputes.