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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 Show 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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27:24

Lesufi pays the price of ideology

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/04/02

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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33:47

South Africa’s rapidly changing campaign landscape

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/04/01

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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31:48

Petrol panic sparks tax relief

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/31

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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29:47

Schools EXTORTED

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/30

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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40:10

Chaos in council meeting: ANC mayor removed!

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/27

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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31:02

Relief for fuel prices?

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/26

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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29:25

Senior cops arrested

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/25

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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27:17

Poverty is a choice

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/24

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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33:52

ANC muzzles political speech

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/23

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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34:59

Exploring Ideas which shape South Africa

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/20

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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39:26

Was Madlanga Commission’s Witness D killed by former...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/17

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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35:51

Does South Africa need a navy?

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/12

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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33:00

South Africa’s economy, weaker than it looks

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/11

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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29:59

Joburg’s electricity company is doomed

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/10

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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35:28

Populist surge in South Africa?

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/03/09

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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39:49

All roads lead to Joburg

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/02/26

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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36:15

The Budget all you need to know

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/02/25

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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35:13

NHI stopped in its tracks

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/02/24

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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41:18

Zuma’s party is deeply troubled

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/02/23

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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32:19

Gold rush! Desperate South Africans scratch in the...

The Daily Friend Show ·

2026/02/18

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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