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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. No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's fastest-growing liberal news site - dailyfriend.co.za. #InNoUncertainTerms

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    • May 21, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    Do you have what it takes to be an ANC mayor?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 35:45


    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 · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    South Africa hit by rising prices

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 32:30


    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, they discuss the problems with the UIF system and citrus growing success. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Government STILL coming for your healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 38:50


    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 · Instagram · Twitter

    DA flooded with calls to save Ramaphosa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 35:27


    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 · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Ramaphosa claims mining is proof of BEE success!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 42:20


    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 finances and the Madlanga commission. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Ramaphosa fires Tolashe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 35:17


    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

    Motsoaledi: NHI will fix it all

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 43:45


    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 to President Ramaphosa at the June 16 event. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Ramaphosa seeks legal limbo to solve crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 37:28


    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 participation. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    The court ruling that has reset South Africa's politics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 39:08


    Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the fallout from the Constitutional Court ruling on an impeachment hearing for President Ramaphosa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Ramaphosa faces impeachment hearing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 47:27


    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 immigration and xenophobia and they chat about fuel prices. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Hacked CITY: R2 billion stolen over wifi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 33:24


    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 about the weak defences of the NHI by the SACP and ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Joburg's financial catastrophe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 32:00


    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 opportunity to benefit from increased naval traffic around Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    ‘Sharia court' horror: ISIS network in SA?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 32:30


    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 from the Hawks and theft of guns from the SANDF. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    The 46 BEE mining billionaires

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 38:57


    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

    The rand falls, the Fed holds, stormy seas ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 35:03


    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 · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Bankrupted by the city. It could happen to you.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 33:12


    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" internship. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    The right to remain: community vs people

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 39:45


    Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the debate over property rights, urban planning, and gentrification. They also discuss Xenophobia. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Reaping what is sown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 48:01


    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 about Zille's recent tennis game. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Zille's tough choices

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 39:49


    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 to run in the local government elections. Lastly, they discuss allegations of mismanagement and harassment at a renewables project. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Trippling down on BEE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 41:43


    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 discuss police body cameras. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Mantashe: Iran saved South Africa from petrol shortages

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 32:27


    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 discuss the need for a capable civil service. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Can the DA ever be SA's biggest party?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 34:27


    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 · Twitter

    Malema sentenced to 5 years in Jail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 42:13


    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 Meyer as SA ambassador to the US. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    The land lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 30:09


    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 Buhlungu. Lastly, they discuss new allegations against Sgt Fanie Nkosi. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Geordin Hill-Lewis A new DA leader for a new age?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 44:03


    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 the appearance of ANC “study groups.” Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Fixing South Africa's immigration CRISIS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 31:22


    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 increases if the oil crisis is not resolved. And they discuss efforts to solve the water crisis by ordinary South Africans. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    South Africa's 40 transformation funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 27:55


    Nicholas Lorimer and Dr. John Endres discuss the incredible world of South Africa's over 40 murky transformation funds. They also discuss Value For Money and the R2 billion spent on a leadership school in Gauteng, and lastly, they chat about the president's long-delayed lifestyle audits. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Praying for water

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 36:17


    Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the serious effects of the water crisis on South Africans. They also discuss Ferrocrome smelters and Eskom's plan to save them. Lastly, they discuss declining rates of alcohol consumption amongst South Africans and the relationship between culture and vice. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Lesufi pays the price of ideology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 27:24


    Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the inclusion of the EFF in the Gauteng provincial government. They also discuss the Post Office needing another bailout and they discuss allegations of reckless endangerment in Bitou municipality. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    South Africa's rapidly changing campaign landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 33:47


    Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the latest campaign stunt by the Zille campaign in Joburg. They also discuss the loss of faith in democracy and the record revenue collection from SARS. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Petrol panic sparks tax relief

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 31:48


    Chris Hattingh, and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the fuel levy relief offered by the finance minister. They also discuss Cadre deployment, a battle over traditional leadership and yet another investor conference. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Schools EXTORTED

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 29:47


    Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the reports of extortion of schools in the Western Cape. They also discuss US-SA relations and the slum lord mafias in Joburg. They finish with a brief tribute to Steven Gruzd. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Chaos in council meeting: ANC mayor removed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 40:10


    Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the disruption of a council meeting in Maluti-a-phofung and the R10 billion spending package on municipal workers in Joburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Relief for fuel prices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 31:02


    Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss the DA proposal to cut the fuel levy by 50%. They also discuss podcast regulation and Ghost workers on the East Rand. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Senior cops arrested

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 29:25


    Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the arrest of several senior police officers. They also discuss the latest on court actions around Employment Equity, oil and gas exploration court battles, and lastly, they chat about fuel shortages. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Poverty is a choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 27:17


    Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres discuss the outcome of the News24 On the Record conference. They also discuss the latest polling and the DA topping up its salaries. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    ANC muzzles political speech

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 33:52


    Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss a Sunday Times story about cancelling Face the Nation on the SABC due to political pressure. They also discuss the declining relevance of racial classification, and they discuss the decay of the Sharpeville memorial. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Exploring Ideas which shape South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 34:59


    Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira. They discuss using the army as police, a collection of ideas about how to fix South Africa and they discuss the legacy of Paul R. Ehrlich. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS sets out his vision for the DA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 34:18


    Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an op-ed from GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS about the path the DA is on. They also discuss the latest developments in Zuma's party. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Joburg ANC tears itself apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 34:06


    Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing infighting in the ANC's Joburg branch as well as potential ANC candidates for mayor of Joburg. They also chat about how government is managing its relationship with the U.S. and a sobering crime. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Was Madlanga Commission's Witness D killed by former police officer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 39:26


    Terence Corrigan and Makone Maja discuss the arrest of former SAPS Special Task Force member who's been formally charged for the murder of Madlanga Commission witness, Marius van Der Merwe; Minister Gwede Mantashe's grand plan to rescuscitate fuel refineries ahead of fuel price shocks; and conclude the SANDF's deployment at Zama Zama operations. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Fighting with the Americans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 39:15


    Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the recent dust up with the new U.S. ambassador. They also discuss the Patrice Motsepe campaign in the ANC. Lastly they discuss a village left without water. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Does South Africa need a navy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 35:51


    Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss why South Africa needs a navy and an armed forces. They also discuss Illegal mining, the role of soldiers in policing activities, and an ANC ritual cleansing. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    South Africa's economy, weaker than it looks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 33:00


    Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest GDP figures. They also discuss the issue of crime and building a wall to stop it. Lastly, they discuss how regulations are strangling SA's potential. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Joburg's electricity company is doomed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 29:59


    Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss disaster that is Joburg's City Power. They also discuss prisons and taxi violence. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    doomed joburg city power electricity company
    Populist surge in South Africa?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 35:28


    Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the future prospects for the Patriotic Alliance, what populism is, making coalitions work, and the latest foot and mouth disease news. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    South Africans abandoned in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 46:24


    Today's Daily Friend Show with Ricardo Teixeira, Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss DIRCO's poor response the war in the Persian Gulf. They also discuss Floyd Shivambu's new party and lastly they discuss the growing importance of India. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    They didn't hide the dead rats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 32:18


    John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest on the battle for Joburg. They also discuss the ANC sending condolences to Iran. And they discuss the court action against News24 for what they published on a Gauteng mayor. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    Life can be better in SA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 36:21


    Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the difference between the quality of life in SA's provinces. They also discuss the life of Mosiuoa Lekota and some dead-end approaches to unemployment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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    Value for MONEY isn't a favour, it's a right

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 36:58


    Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss Value for Money, healthcare corruption, and their effects on ordinary people. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

    A GNU divided against itself can stand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 39:41


    Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss how a competitive GNU is better than a cozy one. They also chat about the larger ramifications of the water crisis. And about the uncertainty of war. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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