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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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17:59

Ramaphosa defends non-racialism? | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/24

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss President Ramaphosa calling out race-baiting and ethnic chauvinism. They also discuss attitudes to democracy across Africa and in South Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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29:16

Where goes the GNU?

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/19

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the president's speech at the opening of parliament, the first policy focused speech of the GNU. They also discuss why SA can't just tax the rich and they discuss MK going after the SABC. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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16:50

GNU test: DA calls for president to reject BELA bill...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/17

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the DA basic education minister calling on the President to reject the BELA bill. They also discuss the bizarre press conference held by Independent Media and they chat about a clash between in parliament about the construction Mafia. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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14:03

Impeached judge choosing judges | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/16

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

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35:21

Is near tragedy a triumph for Trump?

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/16

Sara Gon, Terence Corrigan and Hermann Pretorius discuss the strangely positive consequences that nearly being assassinated has offered Trump in his bid to be president again; the Medium TermDevelopment Plan 2024-2029 sets out discussion what the GNU should aim to achieve for the next 5 years; and the legend of the late Dr. Ruth, America’s first media sexologist and her incredible back story. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify ·

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34:37

The mess that is the MK party

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/12

Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the continuing chaos in the MK party as Zuma un-fires the secretary-general. They also discuss the committee chairs in parliament, and they chat about the VBS bank scandal. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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19:35

R300 million stolen by hackers from Public Works |...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/10

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the revelation by new Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson that the department was robbed of R300 million over the last 10 years. They also discuss the new Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau and U.S.-South African relations. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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15:03

Can Ramaphosa’s power survive? | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/09

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the ANC’s internal battle over which the GNU will cast a long shadow. They also discuss Eskom not being able to collect municipal debt. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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1:00:11

The Daily Friend Show Special | UK election analysis

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/08

Today's Daily Friend Show discusses the United Kingdom's 2024 general election, the winners, the losers, and what It suggests about the UK's future. With Nicholas Lorimer, Hermann Pretorius and Edward Polsue. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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36:29

Lesufi sings a different tune

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/05

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja. They discuss the ongoing debate about the DA involvement in the government of Gauteng. They also discuss the 100 days without load-shedding and the DA minister of education's promise to eradicate pit toilets. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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17:20

No Unity government for Gauteng | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/07/03

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the collapse of talks around forming a cabinet in Gauteng. They also discuss tomorrow's British election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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31:35

Negotiation purgatory

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/06/28

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

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15:26

IFP beats MK in KZN | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/06/20

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the most recent by-elections and the incredible performance of the IFP in some by-elections in KZN as well as some DA victories. They also chat about the MK party’s claims of election fraud and how weak their case is. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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40:26

A GNU, if you can keep it.

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/06/14

Today's Daily Friend Show with Hermann Pretorius, Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discusses the announcement of the Government of National Unity between the ANC, DA and IFP. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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18:59

The high stakes battle for KZN | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/06/12

Nicholas Lorimer and Sara Gon discuss the politics of KZN and how the MK party may be locked out of power in KZN and what this might mean for the party’s internal politics. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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13:35

Well that was a mess: First reaction to the...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/05/30

Nicholas Lorimer, and Chris Hattingh discuss the early results of the 2024 South African election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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12:25

An uncertain election | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/05/28

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss special voting and the uncertain result of tomorrow's election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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32:38

Last minute election scramble

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/05/27

Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the last-minute election speech by President Ramaphosa, claims of vote rigging, and the great oil and gas bounty. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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18:15

How far into your life can a company reach? | Daily...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/04/25

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss a case where a woman was fired for smoking at home. They also discuss the slow rate of economic growth and the latest by-elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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21:08

Is Zuma very sick? | Daily Friend Wrap

The Daily Friend Show ·

2024/04/24

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the news reports that Zuma has had a spell of poor health recently. They also discuss the attempted arrest of the City Manager of Johannesburg and lastly, they talk about a proposal from the manifesto of Rise Mzanzi. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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