The Daily Friend Show

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the 2026 budget, BEE compliance, and the new US ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the halt on the NHI. They also discuss the Madlanga commission and affordability in Cape Town. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the resignation of Colleen Makhubele and the state of South Africa's left-wing parties. They also discuss gambling adverts and the US Supreme Court's ruling on IEEPA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

In this episode, Anlu Keeve, Dr John Endres, and Chris Patterson discuss the President's response to the SONA debate in parliament, Tshwane's backpay wage bill, and the unfolding issue of students gambling away their NSFAS allowances. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss unemployment, the collapse of the state, and overregulation. They also chat about getting value for money and changing how we rate the quality of our education. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest unemployment figures. They also discuss fake social media campaigns and South Africa's up and coming politicians. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the political prospects of Deputy President Pual Mashatile and his conduct with blue light convoys. They also talk about the water crisis and infighting in Joburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They talk about last night's State of the Nation Address. They talk about what SONA should be, what was said and where to from here. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the various parties' comments on the 2026 SONA. They also talk about Lesufi's blunder on the water crisis. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres discuss how the DA might benefit from the water crisis in Joburg. They also chat about a state-owned Property Company and if National Service is a good idea. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the Foot and Mouth disaster in SA. They also chat about a nasty fight between Roedean vs King David schools. They also chat about fixing South Africa's economy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the end of the South African deployment as UN peacekeepers in the Eastern DRC. They also discuss the lack of Maths at 400 SA schools and what it takes to be a game ranger in 2025. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer Michael Morris and Ofentse Donald Davhie. They chat about growing trade relations with China. They also discuss solving housing problems in SA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the likely next leader of the DA, the Value For Money Bill, and recent by-elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the announcement that John Steenhuisen will not run for another term as leader of the DA. They also discuss the next water crisis and an HIV vaccine. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss how the ANC has lost control over the national narrative. They also discuss how Joburg's meltdown is getting worse and lastly they chat about how racial nationalism always eats itself. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the limits of government plans and policy, the SA-Israeli relationship, and the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve, Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the "Transformation fund" , if the DA is "right wing" and jobs that are too good to be true. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer talk about the “optimistic narrative” around SA. They also discuss the latest from the Madlanga commission and special deal Eskom is making with some Chrome Smelters. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the state of the EFF. They also discuss the arrest of a saboteur at Eskom and an absolutely bonkers promotion in the Defence Force. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest roadblock in unbundling Eskom, a big army celebration, and getting SA on the right track. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss vigilantism, education and dropouts, and they chat about the ANC declaring it will choose better leaders. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the plans by Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen to fix South Africa's economy. They also talk about Trump and SA, as well as gangs. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Dr. John Endres discuss the effects of lawlessness and lack of property protection on South Africa's poorest people. They also discuss the internal feud in the DA over December and the foot and mouth disease outbreak. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the call for a truce on NHI, Adrian Basson endorsing the DA, and a scandal in Buffalo City. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the recent South African naval exercises with China, Russia, the UAE and Iran. They ask if the South African National Defence Force is out of control. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Viv Vermark discuss Viv's search for some good vibes for South Africans on the podcast scene as we head into December. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show wraps up the year that has been and the year ahead. John Endres, Nicholas Lorimer, Hermann Pretorius and Chris Hattingh chat about the economy and politics of South Africa and the world. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Ricardo Teixeria and Nicholas Lorimer discuss South Africa's long deployment in the DRC. They also discuss the police and the ANC suffering from internal conflict. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the new oversight committee which will oversee the presidency. They also chat about small businesses being in distress and the value of lifestyle audits. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the destruction of property rights in practice from building hijackers. They also chat about rent control and building regulations. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest on the Russian mercenary story involving MK's senior leaders. They also chat about Sewage problems in Kimberly and Shivambu's new headache. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Ofentse Donald Davhie and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the promised "reform" of BEE. They also chat about the shortlist for the NPA and the internal drama inside MK. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres discuss if South Africa is turning around. They also chat about Joburg and the G20. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer asks Hermann Pretorius about the IRR's latest polling report on the state of Race Relations in South Africa. Link to the paper and the webinar: https://irr.org.za/reports/irr-polling/pro-growth-or-pro-poverty-findings-of-irr-polling-2025-report-3-race-and-race-relations Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss MK's recent activities, particularly the men sent off to Russia for “bodyguard training”. They also discuss the potential future breakup of the GNU and SA being excluded from AGOA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss arguments in defence of BEE made by Joel Netshitenzhe. They also chat about the G20 and anonymity online. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss ongoing spats between the Americans and SA. They also chat about the plot to have Ramaphosa resign and the ANCYL. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest SRF polling. They also chat about the failures of Crime Intelligence and the City of Joburg's dodgy accounting. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Viv Vermaak and Nicholas Lorimer talk about how the world of podcasts talks about the prospect of Cape Independence. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Anlu Keeve and Chris Hattingh discuss Ramaphosa's dare for a date to resign, the upcoming G20 declaration and the US's absence, and Moody's comments on the medium-term budget policy statement and the country's fiscal trajectory. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Makone Maja discuss the mystery plane charted to South Africa full of Palestinian refugees, the new Trump administration exemption to SA citrus and tropical produce as well as the City of Johannesburg dealing with threats of protest ahead of the G20. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Hermann Pretorius and John Endres. They discuss the latest results in the upcoming release of the IRR's latest polling on race relations. They also discuss the deflating G20 summit, parliament growing teeth and the finance minister speaking on ratings agencies. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Show with Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discusses the latest budget news. They also discuss the NPA and water problems in Limpopo. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Riccardo Teixeria discuss revelations that the China is carrying out a massive revamp of an SA military base. They also discuss shocking revelations about the EMPD. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the removal of a banner put up in Joburg by Solidarity. They also discuss the pending removal of a DA minister and they chat about Trump's G20 post. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the statement from the Gauteng government about vandalism of a welcome to the G20 sign. They also discuss ambitious growth targets for South Africa and collective punishment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss an interview with ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbulula where he discussed land reform. They also discuss deregulation and many high profile court cases. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the recent comments by former president Thabo Mbeki on South Africa needing a better way to choose presidents. They also discuss ANC defections to the DA and they discuss the latest internal battle in MK. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the looming political crisis in the KZN provincial government. They also chat about a silly editorial on polling and they discuss the dishonesty at the heart of the NHI. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the collapse of the building plan archives in the City of Joburg, crony capitalism and StatsSA's underfunding. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter