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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Gauteng ANC in flames

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 31:06

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the latest internal ANC conflict in the Gauteng ANC. They also chat about future leaders of the ANC and DA. Lastly they discuss the inquiry into Iran's participation in naval exercises in Jan this year. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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All roads lead to Joburg

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 39:49

Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the national budget, the Joburg water crisis and the latest by-elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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The Budget all you need to know

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 36:15

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

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NHI stopped in its tracks

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 35:13

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

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Zuma's party is deeply troubled

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 41:18

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

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Tshwane's R1bn backpay wage bill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 34:52

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

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Gold rush! Desperate South Africans scratch in the dirt for cash

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 32:19

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

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SA biggest crisis continues

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 33:50

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

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The man who would be king

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 32:48

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

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SONA so what?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 37:47

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

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Is this the best the ANC can do?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 29:22

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

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Will water hand Joburg to the DA ?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 34:31

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

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The Foot and mouth Crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 37:48

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

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SA ending its DRC war

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 30:27

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

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Dealing with China

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 39:39

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

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Next leader of the DA?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 36:34

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

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The DA's Ruthless pursuit of power: Steenhuisen to hand over the reins

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 31:35

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

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This isn't the podcast you're looking for.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 27:14

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

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SA governments biggest moment of hubris

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 31:34

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

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BEE shake up or shake down?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 40:54

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

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They say South Africa is turning around, they're wrong.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 27:05

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

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Malema is at the end of his road

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 32:02

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

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