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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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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SA holds its breath for June 30th | The Daily Friend Show Live
Today's Daily Friend Show with Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer. They chat about the looming 30th of June deadline for all foreigners to leave SA. They also discuss the Madlanga commission and SA's policy towards…
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Joburg to be cut off from national funds
Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the impending cut off of national funding for Johannesburg. They also discuss fixing South Africa's mining industry and the looming threat of June 30th. Website · Facebook ·…
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South Africa’s privatized police force
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing cooperation between the police and private security in the lead-up to the 30th of June. They also discuss the ANC’s candidate selection process for Joburg…
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South Africa's worsening political violence crisis
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the spate of political violence over the weekend, the Speaker of Parliament trying to protect the president, and de facto weed legalization. Website · Facebook · Instagram…
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South Africa Could Be a Mining Superpower—Why Isn't It? | Interview with James Lorimer
Nicholas Lorimer interviews DA shadow minister of mining and minerals James Lorimer (disclaimer: his father) on South Africa's mineral wealth and mining industry. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Ramaphosa vs Parliament
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest impeachment committee news, Park Tau defending BEE, and Zille meeting March and March. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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DA demotes Steenhuisen
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the DA's reshuffle of their representation in national government. They also discuss the strange goings on in the FF+ and the celebration of No More Race Laws Day. Website…
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Remembering June 16th with Barry D. Wood
Nicholas Lorimer asks veteran American journalist about his career and his experience witnessing the events of June 16th, 1976. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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No one likes us and we don't care!
Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the anti-South African sentiment in South Africa evidenced on social media around the soccer world cup. They also discuss the public service…
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South Africa’s fat bloated government
Ofentse Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss calls for a restriction on the size of the government executive in South Africa. They also talk about the incredible vulnerabilities of the South African government’s web…
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Economy growing, but is it enough?
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the latest GDP figures for the 1st quarter of 2026. They also discuss the mining department's failure to implement new systems, and they discuss the DA's visit to the Zulu…
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Malema’s dodgy cop ally
Malema’s dodgy cop ally Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss Malema's connections to Feroz Khan which have emerged at the Madlanga commission. They also discuss Morero's new promotion and more xenophobia.…
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Schools may have admissions criteria restricted
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss restrictions on school admissions criteria proposed by the department of Basic Education. They also talk about the president’s address on immigration and business fixing…
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Bad cops rule, good cops suffer
Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest from the Madlanga commission, the shock from the Iran war. Lastly, they discuss new rules at Stellenbosch res. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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South Africa's extortion economy
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the extortionate role in the South African economy played by both criminals and government. They also discuss ghost workers and the Patriotic Alliance. Website · Facebook ·…
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Judging Ramaphosa: Impeachment committee chair elected
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the election of an impeachment committee chairman for Ramaphosa's impeachment trial. They also discuss who funds NUMSA's leader and they discuss Liam Jacobs returning to the DA.…
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Cadres, imaginary budgets, motte-and-bailey, and a rocket blows up
Today's Daily Friend Show with Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer. They talk about the ANC's human capital problem, Joburg's latest budget, immigration and a rocket that blew up. Website · Facebook · Instagram…
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DA wins its first Gauteng township election
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the DA's historic win in a township ward in Gauteng. They also discuss what non-racialism means in our constitution. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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South Africa doesn't look like you think it does
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest General Household Survey from StatsSA. They also chat about Ramaphosa's challenge to the impeachment enquiry and the broken South African asylum system. Website ·…
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Joburg seeks to hire EVEN more managers
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer chat about Joburg hiring more staff, yet it can't afford to as it loses control over its own finances. They also discuss a court defeat for Minister Steenhuisen and the Department of…
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ANC mayor fail
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the struggles of the ANC to find a mayor for Joburg. They also ask if the anti-foreigner movement is real or manufactured. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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The hell which traps 13 million South Africans
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss the unemployment crisis, anti-immigration marches and demographic representativity. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Do you have what it takes to be an ANC mayor?
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the ANC's call for outside talent to apply to be their mayoral candidates. They also chat about Joburg losing control of its electricity billing to Eskom. Website ·…
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South Africa hit by rising prices
South Africa hit by rising prices Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the surge in inflation in April. They also chat about how out of touch Gwede Mantashe is with the reality of the mining industry. Lastly,…
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Government STILL coming for your healthcare
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the dogmatic obsession with the NHI from the health department. They also talk about “study groups” and the use of the SANDF as an employment agency. Website · Facebook ·…
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DA flooded with calls to save Ramaphosa
Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the calls to the DA to protect Ramaphosa. They also discuss the over-million-rand salary of the average Eskom employee and the latest court defeat for the NHI. Website ·…
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Ramaphosa claims mining is proof of BEE success!
Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss Ramaphosa's answers to a Q&A in parliament. The place of the MK and EFF party in the impeachment hearings, the cold reality of provincial…
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Ramaphosa fires Tolashe
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the firing of Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe. They also discuss sweatshops in KZN and the ANC’s sink or swim moment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Motsoaledi: NHI will fix it all
Anlu Keeve and Makone Maja discuss Minister Motsoaledi’s comments regarding the judges’ impartiality in the NHI Con Court challenge, Tshwane Mayor’s appearance at SCOPA, and the ANCYL’s call to supporters to bring CVs…
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Ramaphosa seeks legal limbo to solve crisis
Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the president‘s speech on the Con Court ruling last night. They also discuss Eskom shutting off Joburg streetlights. Lastly, they discuss the problems with public…
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The court ruling that has reset South Africa’s politics
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the fallout from the Constitutional Court ruling on an impeachment hearing for President Ramaphosa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Ramaphosa faces impeachment hearing
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie. They discuss the ruling against parliament when it voted to ignore an impeachment hearing against President Ramaphosa. They also discuss…
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Hacked CITY: R2 billion stolen over wifi
John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the incredible theft of R2 billion from an unsecured Wi-Fi network in the East Rand. They also discuss the lack of accountability in dealing with Minister Tolashe, and they chat…
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Joburg’s financial catastrophe
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the letter by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Joburg making clear just how bad Joburg’s finances are. They also discuss the ANC’s defence of NHI and South Africa’s…
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‘Sharia court’ horror: ISIS network in SA?
Today's episode has Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the recent murder of several Ethiopian businessmen in Johannesburg and the possible links to a broader terror network. They also discuss theft of drugs…
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The 46 BEE mining billionaires
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss claims that 60% of BEE benefits accrued to only 46 connected billionaires. They also talk about property rights, taxation and cities. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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The rand falls, the Fed holds, stormy seas ahead
Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve discuss the worsening global economic outlook. They also chat about BEE sector codes and the legal challenges against them and they discuss the new safety budget in Cape Town. Website ·…
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Bankrupted by the city. It could happen to you.
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the failure of Joburg's water billing system. They also discuss a community that built its own clinic in the Eastern Cape, and lastly, they discuss an "employment equity"…
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The right to remain: community vs people
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the debate over property rights, urban planning, and gentrification. They also discuss Xenophobia. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Reaping what is sown
Today's Daily Friend Show with Makone Maja, Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss Ramaphosa's suspension of the national Police Commissioner, the SACP expressing panic at an ANC ultimatum. Lastly they talk…
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Zille’s tough choices
John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss remarks by Helen Zille that the DA will not form a coalition with the ANC in Joburg. They also chat about the growing tensions between the ANC and SACP over the SACP’s decision…
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Trippling down on BEE
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the latest BEE procurement regulations tabled by the finance minister last Friday. They also discuss the court ruling against the Human Rights Commission, and lastly, they…
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Mantashe: Iran saved South Africa from petrol shortages
Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss comments from Gwede Mantashe that good relations with Iran saved us from petrol shortages. They also discuss U.S. Marines training the Cape Town metro police. Lastly, they…
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Can the DA ever be SA's biggest party?
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an article by Jonny Steinberg on the prospects for the DA winning a national election. They also discuss the financial state of Johannesburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram ·…
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Malema sentenced to 5 years in Jail
Herrmann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the sentencing of Julius Malema to 5 years in prison. They also chat about the incredible findings of recent IRR polling. Lastly, they discuss the appointment of Roelf…
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The land lie
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss how the government uses the land issue to play race politics whilst taking more power for the state. They also discuss Fort Hare and the suspension of Vice Chancellor Sakhela…
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Geordin Hill-Lewis A new DA leader for a new age?
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the results of the DA conference held over the weekend and the DA’s attempts to become South Africa’s biggest party. They also discuss the new draft history curriculum and…
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Fixing South Africa's immigration CRISIS!
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the revised White Paper on immigration, which has recently been approved by cabinet and endorsed by Leon Schreiber. They also discuss the potential for more fuel price…
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