The Daily Friend Show

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the incredible spending by ordinary South Africans on gambling. They also discuss political activism from churches in Nelson Mandela Bay and chaos in policing. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Makone Maja react to the flagging of capital flight as a potential consequence of contract killings, they discuss Busiswe Mkhwebane's perjury case as well as the struggles behind the SABC's operating model. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Makone Maja discuss the Gauteng Department of Health corruption audit findings. They delve into the new labour reforms for small firms regarding dismissals of senior employees and conclude by critiquing NACAC's proposal for a new independent and permanent anti-corruption body. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the decision to hold and then postpone military exercises between South Africa, Russia and China. They also discuss teen pregnancy, SASSA grants and provincial police devolution. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss IPSOS polling showing 80% of South Africans think the country is heading in the wrong direction. They also discuss comments made by an HR manager in Stellenbosch and insane demands by a union. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss massive job losses, land reform, road building, and a new party. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer talk about early problems with the ANC's election campaign, and they also discuss employment equity amendment regulations, and they talk about an act of vigilanteism. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's show John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the internal conflict in the Joburg coalition. They also discuss the rift between the ANC and SACP and the Madlanga commission. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's show with Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discussed the recent report from Open Secrets which criticizes BEE. They also discuss an MK Party protest in Durban, the declining number of households with reliable water and NSFAS shortfalls. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the hate speech ruling against Julius Malema in the Equality Court, they also discuss the state of NHI, and they discuss funding education. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss appointments in the city of Johannesburg, regulating speech and a new political alliance. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

South African's feeling less safe Chris Hattigh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the most recent public service survey conducted by Stats SA. They also talk about the Mahlangu commission being delayed, and they discuss public-private partnerships on train networks. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the growing evidence that the ANC is in big trouble in the next municipal election. They also discuss a shocking lack of resources in the South African Police Service and a legacy of broken promises in the Limpopo village. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's show with Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres. They discuss the rapid decline of the ANC, efforts to devolve police powers, and what the people of Joburg want from their government. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss comments on labour laws made by Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi. They also discuss the fallout from the visit of the South African military leadership to Iran, and they discuss dissolving South Africa's tourism board. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss crime and apathy, and also discuss money in politics and the rising cost of living. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the ANC's threats to take appropriate measures against some of its members for ill-discipline. They also discuss people taking action to fix their own communities, and they discuss taxi mafias. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss recent polling, which shows the ANC at around 20% in Johannesburg. They also discuss the opening of the National Dialogue, and they also discuss abandoning South African helicopters in the DRC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. On today's episode, they discuss problems with the car manufacturing industry. A terrible story which has caused great suffering in ordinary people's lives due to the failure of a state owned company, electricity reforms and the latest on the national dialogue. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the fallout of the SA military chief's visit to Iran, they also discuss the IRR's latest campaign about the moral fraud of fake transformation, and they discuss a service delivery protest in Soweto. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss a visit by South Africa's military chief to Iran, they also discuss the national dialogue, and they discuss small businesses in trouble in SA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss growing tension in the Joburg coalition government, they also discuss the increase in the unemployment rate, and they also discuss Operation Dudula. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss how many of South Africa's problems were easily avoidable if the government had made the right choices. They also discuss crazy corruption stories that have been in the news, and lastly, they talk about the shrinking importance of the national dialogue. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's show with Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss growing problems with the national dialogue promoted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. They also discuss the police and an award that the IRR won in East Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's show with Anlu Keeve and Hermann Pretorius sees them discuss the recent swat between Minister Gwede Mantashe and Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman about giving the United States access to Africa's critical minerals. They also discuss Godongwana slamming top metros for their financial mismanagement, as well as a new proposal by Treasury to put a minimum price on alcohol. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's show with Nicholas Larimer and John Endres sees them discuss the ANC digging in after its national executive committee meeting. They also discuss trouble in the coalition government in Johannesburg, as well as a new law seeking to tighten the requirements for what it means to be a parliamentarian. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the end of the Ramaphoria era in South Africa's politics. They also chat about violence against municipal officials and the ANC's declaration that the economy is in crisis. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the ANC's most recent NEC meeting, the growing municipal crisis in Johannesburg, and a strange fake news video. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Herman Pretorius discuss state capture attempts at Pretoria High School for Girls. They also discuss attempts to limit the property rights of the poorest South Africans and increasing conflict inside the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the ANC's foreign policy and how it seems to be completely falling apart, as well as Eskom's desperate attempts to hold on to its monopoly. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the inability of the Mpumalanga Education Provincial Department to fill vacancies, the life expectancy of South Africans, and infrastructure, and why it matters. Read the report and watch the webinar: https://irr.org.za/reports/the-irrs-blueprint-for-growth/the-irr-blueprint-for-growth-2025/5-the-irrs-blueprint-for-growth-reinforcing-south-africas-growth-through-infrastructure Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss ANC foreign policy, GNU politics and the Zondo commission. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the debt problems in Gauteng and what this says about the larger problem of debt in the South African middle class, they also discuss some Petty and silly diplomatic moves by South African government officials, and they talk about a big victory in a by-election for the PA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

In this episode of The Daily Friend Show, Michael Morris and Hermann Pretorius dive into the multi-faceted and evergreen issue of corruption. A new proposed law in Washington, D.C., paves the way for the US government to put sanctions on some SA politicians. Meanwhile, back home, a small ANC concession on corruption, the firing of Minister Nkabane, paved the way for the GNU's first budget to near completion after months of political fights and tensions, and former chief justice Zondo speaks out on the weakness of the Hawks and the impact of the death of the famous Scorpions NPA unit. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

In today's episode, Marius Roodt and Hermann Pretorius take a look at the sacking of the ANC's Minister of Higher Education and Training, Kenny Kunene of the PA, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and a time when an English-speaking Springbok captain was enough to upset those in power. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

In this episode of The Daily Friend Show, John Endres and Hemann Pretorius break down how South Africa is facing a moment of truth in terms of politics, policies, and national priorities. Is the DA trapped by a 'white' label? Is President Ramaphosa telling the truth about needed reforms? Will South Africa face reality in its relationship with the USA? Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Anlu Keeve, Marius Roodt and Makone Maja probe South Africa's grim growth outlook, youth unemployment rates and debt-burdened workers. They also react to the Public Incorporation Fund (PIC) lending more money to Day Break Foods which is under criminal investigation for corruption. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Makone Maja discuss the launch of the IRR's Freedom From Poverty Bill, a leaked report that the National Security Council investigated DA MP Emma Powell for her trip to the US, and the results of the latest round of by-elections. Freedom From Poverty Bill webinar launch with Dr Anthea Jeffery and Makone: https://www.youtube.com/live/AkFm4vfeKdc?si=MlrH8ExRCVfC0Jqo Rule Breakers book launch: https://www.facebook.com/proteaboekhuis1/posts/1184801466993685/ Link to purchase the book: https://www.takealot.com/rule-breakers-how-the-2024-election-campaign-changed-south-afric/PLID98543267 Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Makone Maja discuss Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's briefing to the media about a coup d'eta being a possible risk to the country; the Presidency's response to the DA accusing it of hiding the US rejecting Mcebisi Jonas' credentials as special envoy to the United States; and end with reports of worsening Johannesburg power outages. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the allegations from the DA that the United States has denied credentials to Mcebisi Jonas, Ramaphosa's special envoy to the US. They also discuss protests against infrastructure projects in poor areas. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Dr John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the announcement by the president of a commission of enquiry into the police. They also discuss the shocking contrast between the national dialogue and the real economic position of millions of South Africans. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the billing mismanagement of Johannesburg. They also discuss the failures of the the mining ministry and an MK fundraiser. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss South Africa's great economic potential, what the president should say about the police minister and a rare ANC economic win. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss US SA relations and the looming threat of tariffs. They also discuss deepening economic problems in South Africa and the accusations that the police minister is covering up for political killings. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the looming battle over the city manager of Tshwane. They also discuss formalizing the informal sector. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss accusations by a senior cop that the Minister of police is covering up for political killings. They also discuss a Bidvest bursary that excludes poor white kids, and they discuss a problem with the president's plane. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing split between the ANC and SACP, the growing split in the GNU, and the problem of too many people awaiting trial. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling data from the SRF and explore what precisely it tells us about SA. They also discuss electricity theft and licensing reform. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the next steps in the GNU after the DA's "ultimatum" to the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Chris Patterson. They discuss the DA's ultimatum to the president after the firing of a DA deputy minister. They also discuss the Freedom Charter 70 years on. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the firing of deputy minister of trade, industry and competition Andrew Whitfield. They also discuss the huge red tape burden on government department heads and a university connected murder. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter