The Daily Friend Show
SA Institute of Race Relations
150 episodes
The Daily Friend Show is a 30-minute current affairs podcast featuring our analysts and writers. It presents a liberal perspective on the political, social and economic issues of the day on Monday and Friday.
More about the show
The Daily Friend Show releases episodes at 17:00 which comment on the news events of the day 4 times a week Monday to Thursday. On Friday we do a live show on YouTube at 13:30.
No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's leading liberal opinion site
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DA set to become biggest party in SA's cities
Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the latest polling from various outlets and what it suggests about next week's local government elections. They also chat about allegations that the state spy agency tried to…
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Factions battle across MK and the ANC
Today's livestream featuring Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discusses the latest developments in South African politics. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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BEE is NOT in the "National interest"
Makone Maja explains to Nicholas Lorimer how recent defenses of BEE as being in the 'national interest' are nothing but a smokescreen for political resource extraction. Read article:…
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Fikile Mbalula collapses: Fear in the ANC
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the ANC's court victory, which puts their missing candidates on the ballot in a number of municipalities. They also talk about a political murder near a hostel and…
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The sweet insidious ideology of "cakeism"
In another episode of Writers' Room Reads, Nicholas Lorimer reads his article "I love Democracy" on the politics of no trade-offs. The article first appeared here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/08/07/i-love-democracy/…
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Demagogues vs Journalists
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the public clash between News24 journalists and Jacinta Ngobese Zuma. They also chat about Jacob Zuma's health and the future effects on the MK party. Image: Jacinta…
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The Mbeki Code and the latest polls
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling from News 24 about the upcoming local government election. They also discuss the Thabo Mbeki monograph and its claims about BEE and race relations in…
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Huge battle in Mpumalanga
Today's Live show with Ricardo Teixeira, and Nicholas Lorimer discusses zama zamas run amok, more trouble on the African continent and a feisty political debate moment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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South Africa's bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh
Nicholas Lorimer speaks to Chris Hattingh about his recent article in the Daily Friend on South Africa's ability to defend its sovereignty. You can read Chris' article here:…
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Who is really behind Zuma?
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the strange monograph from the Thabo Mbeki Foundation titled: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FUTURE OF THE AFRIKANERS IN SOUTH AFRICA. You can find it linked here:…
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IDAC must be scrapped | Paul Hoffman
Advocate Paul Hoffman explains why IDAC needs to be scrapped and replaced with an institution that has the independence and mandate to properly tackle corruption. Read the article here:…
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Chaos at EFF KZN event
Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss a class between supporters of Ngizwe Mchunu and the EFF over the weekend in KZN. They also talk about ANC factional conflict and efforts in Nelson Mandela Bay to get…
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75 parties on the Joburg ballot |The Daily Friend show LIVE
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They react to the latest in the wild and whacky land of South Africa. They discuss the latest local government election developments, crime and the rural…
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SA's economy needs a radical change
Jonathan Katzenellenbogen and Nicholas Lorimer discuss weakening business confidence and how to fix SA's economy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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ANC candidate lists in chaos: Fikile says it's the enemy within
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an internal ANC report about how the ANC failed to submit its candidate lists on time to the IEC. They also discuss the battle between the minister and the DG in the…
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Zille attacked from all sides ! | The Daily Friend Show Live
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja sees them react to election campaigning kicking off in earnest. They discuss the 702 Joburg mayoral debate where Helen Zille fended off attacks from all…
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Writers' Room reads: "Anyone for a nice, cheap shot of cynicism?" | Hermann Pretorius
Hermann Pretorius reads his latest article for the Daily Friend about the price of being too cynical in politics. Read the article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/08/23/anyone-for-a-nice-cheap-shot-of-cynicism/…
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The new IPSOS poll is crazy
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the latest IPSOS poll on the South African Local government elections. They also talk about fixing local government, the ANC's candidate debacle and the strange case of SA…
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ANC fails to submit candidate lists
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira. They discuss the reports that the ANC has not managed to submit all of its candidate lists for the upcoming local government election. They also…
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Johannesburg could be that shining city on the hill | Sindile Vabaza
Nicholas Lorimer chats to Sindile Vabaza about what it means to have a vision for Johannesburg, why a city needs a vision, and what Joburg has going for it. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Women hold the key to the ANC's victory or defeat
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling report by the IRR on the importance of female voters in the upcoming 2026 local government elections. They also discuss unemployment, March and March and…
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Dada Morero makes new friends in Joburg
Today's live show with and Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie. They discuss the selection of council candidates, the importance of education in politicians, coalitions and Dolly Parton. Website · Facebook ·…
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Can fixing local government fix our economy?
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the importance of fixing local government if we want to end our unemployment crisis and get South Africa working. Read more:…
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ANC can't even select its mayoral candidates
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the ANC's failure to launch its candidates, its manifesto launch, and the JRA's asphalt plant not operating. Follow The Daily Friend channel on WhatsApp:…
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March and March marches on!
Today's live show with Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer reacts to the latest weird, wonderful and woeful news in SA. They discuss March and March, their meeting with Afriforum, Nomvula Mokonyane giving an interview on…
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South Africa abandons its swimmers | Leah Potgieter
Nicholas Lorimer speaks to the DA's Leah Potgieter about South Africa's swimming athletes, the role of sport in building a better society, and why quotas are bad in sports. Read the article here:…
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ActionSA's Tshwane troubles
Nicholas Lorimer and Dr John Endres discuss the fracturing coalition in Tshwane, the troubles of Joburg and its potential sunny future and how the UK is worse off than SA. Join our WhatsApp channel:…
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The incredible fakeness of social media
Today's TDF live show with Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius. They chat about the problem and scale of fake content on social media and how society might adapt. They also discuss the DA's manifesto launch and…
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Fighting tyranny and funding freedom | Makone Maja
Nicholas Lorimer chats to Makone Maja about her recent trip to Ghana, the fight for freedom in Africa, Pan-Africanism, and foreign funding of NGOs…
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The local government elections announced! Start the campaign clock.
Today's TDF live show with Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira. They discuss the looming local government election, MK's latest power struggle and the arrest of Julius Mkhwanazi. Website · Facebook · Instagram ·…
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SA’s new reality since June 30th | Jonathan Katzenellenbogen
Jonathan Katzenellenbogen discusses the new reality that South Africa finds itself in since the June 30th protests against immigration. They reveal a state which has largely lost control over law and order and its…
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Decentralized digital war the Russia-Ukraine War | Greg Mills
Nicholas Lorimer asks Dr Greg Mills about the incredible pace of innovation in Russia-Ukraine. They discuss drones, revolutions, and centralized vs decentralized approaches. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Zuma the accountant
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the news that Jacob Zuma is now the chief accounting officer of the MK party. They also discuss the Daily Maverick's writing on the DA and its relationship with Resolve…
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How to send SA's politicians to jail | interview with Paul Hoffman
Hermann Pretoius speaking to Paul Hoffman, founder of Accountability Now! About how to tackle corruption. Paul makes the case for an independent corruption-busting watchdog. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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How to send SA's politicians to jail | interview with Paul Hoffman
Hermann Pretorius speaking to Paul Hoffman, founder of Accountability Now! About how to tackle corruption. Paul makes the case for an independent corruption-busting watchdog. Under the Swinging Arch can be found here:…
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Thuli Mandonsela is wrong | Terence Corrigan
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the recent remarks Professor Thuli Madonsela made in response to Terence on social media and the dangers of an Us vs Them politics. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Space based internet is coming to SA
Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss the introduction of Amazon Leo to South Africa in 2027. They also chat about perceptions of the United States around the world, the value of soft power, and the soccer…
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Duel of the mayors
Today's Daily Friend Show Live with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss and contrast the campaigns of Helen Zille and Dada Morero for control of Joburg. They also talk about protest and what it accomplishes.…
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Young people just aren't voting and why it matters with Sara Gon
Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer discuss getting the youth to vote, what it means to be a good citizen and civic education. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Tshwane gone mad
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the madness of the Tshwane council sitting from last week. They also talk about the latest from the Madlanga commission and the ANC's candidate for Joburg mayor. Website ·…
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Humour and politics
Today's Daily Friend Live with John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the story of Count Binface and the role of humour in politics. They also discuss the new minister of agriculture. Lastly they chat about…
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Crushing the construction mafia
Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve discuss a new government plan to tackle South Africa's construction mafias. They also discuss the Joburg rubbish crisis and ask South Africans abroad for their views on why they…
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Constitutional court rules against development
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the Tafelberg School constitutional court ruling they also discuss the importance of the middle class and they chat about the treasury restricting payments to municipalities.…
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ANC spooked by March and March
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the ANC's response to March and March, the war over the Eskom transmission grid and national government suspending payments to Joburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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By-election trends suggest ANC seeing collapse in the near future
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss Gareth van Onselen’s analysis of by-election data from across the country. They also chat about the response by Tony Leon to John Steenhuisen’s interview with News24.…
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The citizen state
Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the speech by DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis about his ideological vision for the DA and the country. We also talk about the Centre for Risk Analysis' new Joburg rates tool. Check…
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The Shadowy world of SA political influencers
Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the growing sophistication of online influence campaigns on South African social media. They also chat about the new minister of Social development Dina Pule and Thabo Mbeki…
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Cabinet reshuffled but don't miss the real problem
Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris talk about the cabinet reshuffle announced by the president, the Madlanga commission, and Zuma in India. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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The Day South Africa didn’t burn down
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the June 30th marches against immigration. They also chat about Steenhusien's reaction to his demotion and inflation worries. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Inside South Africa’s Political Future | Full interview with John Endres
Nicholas Lorimer interviews the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations about South Africa's political landscape. Where is the country headed? Can it be rescued from its current crisis? Website · Facebook · Instagram ·…
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