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The Daily Friend Show

SA Institute of Race Relations

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 on Monday and Friday. The Daily Friend Wrap releases episodes at 17:00 which comment on the news events of the day 4 times a week Monday to Thursday. On Friday we do a live show on YouTube at 13:30. No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa"s leading liberal

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33:41

Getting around BEE, empowering South Africans

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/10/07

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

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14:57

Millions on grants, millions without jobs: how long...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/10/03

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

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14:19

Cilliers pushed over the brink: DA loses Tshwane

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/09/26

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the motion of no confidence in Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink. They also talk about the alleged attempted assassination of an opposition leader in Eswatini. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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13:56

Whites must invest to prevent revolution | Daily...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/09/19

Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres discuss the bizarre racist remarks by ANCYL secretary-general Mntuwoxolo Ngudle that white people must be patriotic and invest in the economy to prevent a revolution. They also talk about the real consequences of the disputed census and the DA’s campaign against Eskom’s price increase. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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19:16

DA: we will implement it even if we don't like it |...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/09/12

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss Ramaphosa's refusal to delay signing the BELA bill and the DA agreeing to implement the BELA bill even as they challenge it in court. They also discuss the state of our hospitals and the recent by-election results. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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17:39

BELA bullies! GNU done? | Daly Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/09/11

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the trouble the signing of the BELA bill will cause for the GNU. They also chat about KZN renting cars and try and puzzle through whatever ActionSA is doing in Tshwane. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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33:57

Minister Simelane must resign

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/09/06

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the serious accusations of corruption against the Justice Minister Thembi Simelane. They also chat about South Africans dysfunctional relationship to government and society, and the challenge to John Hlope’s appointment to the JSC. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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15:52

The ANC in KZN is falling apart | The Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/09/05

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the collapse of the ANC’s organizational structures in KZN. They also talk about education minister Siviwe Gwarube promising pit toilets will be eradicated by April next year. They also discuss a BRICS bank loan to Transnet. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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12:13

Post Office to be liquidated | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/09/04

Nicholas Lorimer and Sara Gon discuss the looming liquidation of the South African Post Office unless it receives a R3.8 billion bailout within a month. They also discuss a school in Limpopo with 90 kids per class and the former chief engineer of PRASA going to jail. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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15:34

MK wins a ward in north west | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/08/29

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the by-elections around the country held yesterday. They also discuss cutting teaching jobs and Tshwane. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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31:30

The resistance to NHI continues!

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/08/23

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Sara Gon. They discuss the boycott of the President’s health compact by civil society. They also discuss SADC and Joburg’s failure to fix a road. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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15:43

Eyes on Tshwane: Battle for the soul of the capital |...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/08/22

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the political maneuvering for control of the Tshwane. They also discuss the disaster that was the 2022 census and do a quick update on the U.S. presidential election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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14:26

Gwamanda is gone | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/08/13

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

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32:32

Masondo: class not race

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/08/12

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Sara Gon. They discuss comments from Deputy Minister Masondo that the SACP should move away from racial solidarity. They also discuss the horrifying state of crime in SA, and the latest chaos in MK. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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16:03

MK Meltdown? | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/08/08

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the surprise firing of 20 MPs from MK. Racial classification and Botswana banning SA oranges. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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19:34

Lesufi can't make it work | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/08/01

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss Gauteng’s difficulties in passing a budget. They also discuss a potential threat to an MEC in KZN and an EFF councilor's apology. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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17:25

ANC: "They're making us look bad!" | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/31

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

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21:38

ANC finally kicks Zuma out | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/30

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the expulsion of Jacob Zuma from the ANC, months after he started the MK party. They also discuss Namibian politics and the Venezuelan election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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32:43

Ramaphosa spins mistake as fix

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/29

Today's Daily Friend show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Michael Morris. They discuss the president's attempt to defend the public procurement bill. The ongoing discussions inside the ANC, MK and EFF and the problems with the 2022 census. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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34:00

ANC MP resigns after corruption charge (finally!)

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/26

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

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