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Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the dismal GDP growth figures for Q1 of 2025. They also discuss government plans for yet another SOE and the removal of Floyd Shivambu as MK secretary general. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the accusations that the mayor of Joburg has been covering up the financial damage to Joburg caused by City Power. They also discuss regulations changes to internet providers, and they discuss a leadership change in the MK party. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss reporting from City Press about how most of South Africa's troops in DRC have been left behind due to lack of budget, whilst the heavy equipment is removed. They also discuss Transnet's financial woes, and a violent service delivery protest in Gauteng. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, John Endres, Chris Hattingh and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss comments by minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson about the expropriation bill including that Nil compensation is a form of compensation. The also chat about the ANC saying the media is to blame for its troubles. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the summoning of podcaster Macgyver 'MacG' Mukwevho to come before a parliamentary committee about comments he made about another celebrity. They also discuss the withdrawal of South African troops from DRC, and the Deputy President's comments on the "transformation fund". Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the ANC tripling down on BEE and how some in the ANC are worried about kicking the DA out of the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ANC's weakening support base, the ANC's view of itself, and the health minister promising new hospitals. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the over the top state of the city address ceremony in Tshwane, they also talk about nuclear power and an EFF-DA team up. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the passing of the fiscal framework, the future of KZN , and tariffs! Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Relations between Pretoria and Washington have been under stress since Donald Trump entered the White House 2 months ago and indications are they could turn for the worse. On 7 February 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order specifically aimed at South Africa's domestic and international policies. The decision by the US government to declare South Africa's former ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata and expel him was the latest spat in a relationship that has become more abrasive. Trump's nomination of Brent Bozell III, a conservative media commentator, as the new US ambassador to South Africa and the City of Johannesburg's push to rename Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive are set to take relations on a rougher ride. President Cyril Ramaphosa has previously slammed the visit by Afrikaner community lobby groups Afriforum and Solidarity to Washington for raising tensions with the Trump administration. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chris Hattingh, Executive Director of the Centre for Risk Analysis who has returned from Washington DC where he was accessing the temperature of US/SA relations
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the staggering amount of money municipalities owe to Eskom. They also talk about income tax bracket creep and the new U.S. ambassador. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Hattingh, Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the massive roadblocks to developing South Africa's manufacturing sector. They also discuss an investment package from the EU and the epidemic of extortion. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the fall in capital investment in our mining sector. They also discuss Ramaphosa's comments on the state of Johannesburg and a lottery scandal. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we'll show you how we put more money back in your pocket without hefty upfront costs. Reach out to us at sales@hudacoenergy.co.za or call us at 011 447 9864. Hudaco Energy – Sustainable Power and Storage Solutions Provider ----------------- Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Hattingh, Chris Patterson and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the ongoing debate about the new budget, cadre deployment at SAA and the deeds office not working. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Terence Corrigan. They discus reports that the next budget will see an increase in VAT. They also discuss the expropriation bill and political party funding. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss critiques of government's mining policy by North West province mine owner Joel Mafenya. They also talk about an interesting KZN by-election and possible changes to the Reserve Bank's inflation target. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Clement Manyathela speaks to Chris Hattingh, the DA spokesperson on defense about the defense minister Angie Motshekga answering question from members of parliament in a joint committee on defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the comments by EFF leader Malema that the EFF “wanted nothing to do with MK”. They also discuss how the EWC debate has changed in the wake of Trump's comments on expropriation. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the ANC's apparent disregard for positive relations with other GNU members. THey also discuss bailouts and the ANC's complete lack of ideas for how to fix SA. Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we'll show you how we put more money back in your pocket without hefty upfront costs. Reach out to us at sales@hudacoenergy.co.za or call us at 011 447 9864. Hudaco Energy – Sustainable Power and Storage Solutions Provider Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Chris Patterson discusses the signing into law of the expropriation bill. They also chat about the lack of investment into Cape Town's port and a South African starting a business with almost nothing. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
TOMORROW (January 20), Donald Trump will assume the presidency of the United States of America for the second time. The world will be keenly watching the changing of the guard between the returning president and Joe Biden as he has already promised to "make heads spin" with the speed of his decision-making immediately after his inauguration. Many of Trump's initial orders are expected to focus on tightening immigration control and fulfilling his promise of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants from the US. Another of Trump's potential early moves as president is expected to be making good of his threats to raise tariffs on imports from America's major trading partners, aiming to accelerate domestic economic growth. Trump also intends to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement and the World Health Organisation. Speaking to reporters from his Florida estate LAST WEEK, Trump said he sympathised with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO. In the Middle East Trump promised "hell will break out" if a captive release agreement is not reached between Hamas and Israel by the time he enters office. While ruling out using military force against Canada, he threatened to use "economic force" to ensure Canada becomes the 51st US state. He refused to rule out the use of US military might to achieve his ambitions of acquiring Greenland and retaking control of the Panama Canal. Many analysts here in SA and Africa will scour Trump's inaugural speech TOMORROW for any hints and clues of his vision for U.S.- Africa relations. To discuss this Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr Kabaso Kabwe, Researcher from the African Centre for the Study of the US at Wits University and Chris Hattingh, Executive Director of the Centre for Risk Analysis
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the huge shortage of spaces in universities for first-year students. They also discuss as ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) prepares to shut down its long steel production. -------------- Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we'll show you how we put more money back in your pocket without hefty upfront costs. Reach out to us at sales@hudacoenergy.co.za or call us at 011 447 9864. Hudaco Energy – Sustainable Power and Storage Solutions Provider Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Hattingh, Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the announcement by the SACP to contest the local government elections independent of the ANC. They also discuss trouble at the Competition Commission and big problems in Joburg. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Terence Corrigan. They discuss Hermann Mashaba's announcement that ActionSA will seek entrance into the coalition governments in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni alongside the ANC and EFF. They also discuss Malema's furious attack on Floyd Shivambu and the place of Eswatini. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the costs of the construction mafia on SA's economy. They also talk about Pretoria High School for Girls SGB taking the Gauteng education department to court. They also chat about SA's presidency of the G20. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the horrifying story of 200 illegal miners who have been trapped underground for 2 months in Stilfontein. They also discuss a case of covering up corruption in Gauteng. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Patterson, Nicholas Lorimer, and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the threat by Eskom to cut off the city of Joburg for not paying its bills. They also discuss fractures in the tripartite alliance and the developing chaos in Mozambique. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the “Gauteng Local Government Turnaround Summit” opened by Panyaza Lesufi. They also discuss the country's fiscal position and the ANC's leadership race. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, John Endres and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the presentation before parliament about allegations of widespread fraud in the Social Relief of distress grant. They also discuss the broader context of the Pretoria Girls High School “racism” accusation. They give some final thoughts on the poisoning saga in Gauteng. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the major court cases challenging NHI from the SA Private Practitioners Forum. They also discuss fixing Sa's motor industry, foreign owned shop looting and Taiwan-SA relations. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Chris Hattingh. They discuss new regulations from the minister of communications Solly Malatsi which will allow equity equivalents rather than BEE ownership as a way to get licensed. They also talk about a planned protest by COSATU about South Africa's economic crisis. Lastly, they chat about how the GNU is doing after 100 days in office. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the horrifying number of South Africans on Social grants. They also discuss the latest polling from the SRF on people's attitude to the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the meeting between Elon Musk and Cyril Ramaphosa and Ramaphosa's attempts to sell the country as an investment destination. They also discuss coalitions in Gauteng and education funding. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Stephen Grootes speaks to Chris Hattingh, Executive Director at the Centre for Risk Analysis, regarding its warning that Transnet's recovery plan is crucial to counter increasing competition from neighbouring ports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the comments by President Ramaphosa, which suggest the ANC may be willing to compromise on NHI and the BELA bill. They also chat about fixing Durban port and sewage being dumped into our rivers. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh. They discuss a tweet from ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula that claims the ANC is neither a capitalist or socialist party. They also discuss the failure of so many land reform projects and political party funding. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the debate in Joburg over hiring foreigners for the Johannesburg metro police. They also chat about MK's new MPs. Lastly, they discuss the horrific new laws in Afghanistan. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the resignation of Mayor of Joburg Kabelo Gwamanda. They also discuss World Bank's report on SA trade and South Africa's foreign policy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the comments by Helen Zille on the GNU, the Pretoria Girls High incident and the military training camp in Mpumalanga. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss a report which suggests that the ANC is worried it is being out shinned by its GNU partners. They also discuss provincial allocations and an Israeli strike. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the resignation of an ANC MP from parliament. They also discuss racially charged threats from an EFF cllr and a training camp in Mpumalanga. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the appointment of former judge John Hlophe to the Judicial Services Commission with the support of the ANC. They also discuss devolving PRASA and the prospect of an interest rate cut. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the composition of the new cabinet announced by president Ramaphosa last night. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the GNU negotiations, how Ramaphosa is desperately trying to project strength within the ANC and how the DA doesn't want to look like a bunch of quitters. They also discuss Biden's disastrous debate performance in the first US presidential debate of 2024. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the radical racist rhetoric coming from the MK party. They also discuss the inauguration of Ramaphosa and the early tests of the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the latest media reporting on coalition negotiations, the power of the speaker of parliament and if MK will take its seats in Parliament. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the ongoing aftermath of the South African 2024 election. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer, and Chris Hattingh discuss the early results of the 2024 South African election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Marius Roodt and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the retirement of minister Ebrahim Patel after 15 years of major influence on economic policy. They also discuss the lifespan of the MK party and lastly discuss the Ingonyama Trust. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the wounding of a young girl in an alleged shootout between EFF and ANC supporters in Limpopo. They also discuss the ANC blaming unemployment on population growth and talk of Eskom nuclear reactors. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter