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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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24:17

They were warned

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/08/11

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss how many of South Africa's problems were easily avoidable if the government had made the right choices. They also discuss crazy corruption stories that have been in the news, and lastly, they talk about the shrinking importance of the national dialogue. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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32:31

The not so national dialogue

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/08/08

Today's show with Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss growing problems with the national dialogue promoted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. They also discuss the police and an award that the IRR won in East Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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26:13

You can't solve alcohol use with communism

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/08/07

Today's show with Anlu Keeve and Hermann Pretorius sees them discuss the recent swat between Minister Gwede Mantashe and Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman about giving the United States access to Africa’s critical minerals. They also discuss Godongwana slamming top metros for their financial mismanagement, as well as a new proposal by Treasury to put a minimum price on alcohol. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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22:15

Things fall apart, ANC digs in

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/08/06

Today's show with Nicholas Larimer and John Endres sees them discuss the ANC digging in after its national executive committee meeting. They also discuss trouble in the coalition government in Johannesburg, as well as a new law seeking to tighten the requirements for what it means to be a parliamentarian. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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25:12

The end of Ramaphoria

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/08/05

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the end of the Ramaphoria era in South Africa's politics. They also chat about violence against municipal officials and the ANC's declaration that the economy is in crisis. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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20:15

The ANC's big money trouble

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/08/04

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the ANC's most recent NEC meeting, the growing municipal crisis in Johannesburg, and a strange fake news video. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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30:52

Lesufi's witch hunt

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/31

Nicholas Lorimer and Herman Pretorius discuss state capture attempts at Pretoria High School for Girls. They also discuss attempts to limit the property rights of the poorest South Africans and increasing conflict inside the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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20:47

South Africa's State highjacked to feed the connected

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/29

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the inability of the Mpumalanga Education Provincial Department to fill vacancies, the life expectancy of South Africans, and infrastructure, and why it matters. Read the report and watch the webinar: https://irr.org.za/reports/the-irrs-blueprint-for-growth/the-irr-blueprint-for-growth-2025/5-the-irrs-blueprint-for-growth-reinforcing-south-africas-growth-through-infrastructure Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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19:41

The ANC has lost touch with reality

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/28

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss ANC foreign policy, GNU politics and the Zondo commission. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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22:09

Ramaphosa blinks to save budget

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/22

In today's episode, Marius Roodt and Hermann Pretorius take a look at the sacking of the ANC's Minister of Higher Education and Training, Kenny Kunene of the PA, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and a time when an English-speaking Springbok captain was enough to upset those in power. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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23:44

SA must confront some hard truths

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/21

In this episode of The Daily Friend Show, John Endres and Hemann Pretorius break down how South Africa is facing a moment of truth in terms of politics, policies, and national priorities. Is the DA trapped by a 'white' label? Is President Ramaphosa telling the truth about needed reforms? Will South Africa face reality in its relationship with the USA? Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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34:27

PIC lends corruption accused Day Break Foods more money

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/18

Anlu Keeve, Marius Roodt and Makone Maja probe South Africa’s grim growth outlook, youth unemployment rates and debt-burdened workers. They also react to the Public Incorporation Fund (PIC) lending more money to Day Break Foods which is under criminal investigation for corruption. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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19:19

US rejects Ramaphosa’s envoy

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/15

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the allegations from the DA that the United States has denied credentials to Mcebisi Jonas, Ramaphosa's special envoy to the US. They also discuss protests against infrastructure projects in poor areas. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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23:18

Ramaphosa opens Pandora’s Box

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/14

Dr John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the announcement by the president of a commission of enquiry into the police. They also discuss the shocking contrast between the national dialogue and the real economic position of millions of South Africans. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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34:59

City of cutoffs

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/11

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the billing mismanagement of Johannesburg. They also discuss the failures of the the mining ministry and an MK fundraiser. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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19:22

SA can do it

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/10

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss South Africa's great economic potential, what the president should say about the police minister and a rare ANC economic win. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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22:28

Will ActionSA sacrifice to save Tshwane?

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/08

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the looming battle over the city manager of Tshwane. They also discuss formalizing the informal sector. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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23:25

Cops & Robbers?

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/07/07

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss accusations by a senior cop that the Minister of police is covering up for political killings. They also discuss a Bidvest bursary that excludes poor white kids, and they discuss a problem with the president's plane. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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28:04

DA lays a trap for Ramaphosa.

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/06/27

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Chris Patterson. They discuss the DA's ultimatum to the president after the firing of a DA deputy minister. They also discuss the Freedom Charter 70 years on. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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50:40

BEE: Its time to tell it like it is

The Daily Friend Show ·

2025/06/20

Today's Daily Friend Show with Marius Roodt, Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the ongoing public debate around BEE. They also discuss Malema being denied a visa to the UK. Taxing the wealthy and criminal cops. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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