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The Daily Friend Show

SA Institute of Race Relations 150 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Daily Friend Show is a 30-minute current affairs podcast featuring analysts and writers from the SA Institute of Race Relations. It presents a liberal perspective on political, social, and economic issues, releasing episodes Monday through Friday at 17:00. On Fridays, a live show is broadcast on YouTube at 13:30. The podcast covers a wide range of topics with no taboos, offering commentary from South Africa's leading liberal opinion site.

Episodes

Demagogues vs Journalists
Demagogues vs Journalists Oct 12, 2026 33:16 Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the public clash between News24 journalists and Jacinta Ngobese Zuma. They also chat about Jacob Zuma's health and the future effects on the MK party. Image: Jacinta Ngobese/Instagram Also check out our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
The Mbeki Code and the latest polls
The Mbeki Code and the latest polls Oct 5, 2026 42:14 Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling from News 24 about the upcoming local government election. They also discuss the Thabo Mbeki monograph and its claims about BEE and race relations in South Africa. Also check out our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Huge battle in Mpumalanga
Huge battle in Mpumalanga Oct 2, 2026 36:06 Today's Live show with Ricardo Teixeira, and Nicholas Lorimer discusses zama zamas run amok, more trouble on the African continent and a feisty political debate moment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
South Africa's bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh
South Africa's bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh Sep 30, 2026 25:21 Nicholas Lorimer speaks to Chris Hattingh about his recent article in the Daily Friend on South Africa's ability to defend its sovereignty. You can read Chris' article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/09/21/is-south-africa-serious-about-its-sovereignty/ Also check out our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k Website · Facebook · Instagram &mi
Who is really behind Zuma?
Who is really behind Zuma? Sep 28, 2026 34:07 Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the strange monograph from the Thabo Mbeki Foundation titled: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FUTURE OF THE AFRIKANERS IN SOUTH AFRICA. You can find it linked here: https://x.com/TMFoundation_/status/2104173724023054388?s=20 They also chat about an NHI scandal. Also check out our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZ
IDAC must be scrapped | Paul Hoffman
IDAC must be scrapped | Paul Hoffman Sep 23, 2026 26:54 Advocate Paul Hoffman explains why IDAC needs to be scrapped and replaced with an institution that has the independence and mandate to properly tackle corruption. Read the article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/09/14/preserving-the-idac-in-any-way-would-be-a-mistake/ Follow The Daily Friend channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k Website · Faceboo
Chaos at EFF KZN event
Chaos at EFF KZN event Sep 21, 2026 34:17 Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss a class between supporters of Ngizwe Mchunu and the EFF over the weekend in KZN. They also talk about ANC factional conflict and efforts in Nelson Mandela Bay to get people out to vote. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
75 parties on the Joburg ballot |The Daily Friend show LIVE
75 parties on the Joburg ballot |The Daily Friend show LIVE Sep 18, 2026 51:04 Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They react to the latest in the wild and whacky land of South Africa. They discuss the latest local government election developments, crime and the rural economy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
SA's economy needs a radical change
SA's economy needs a radical change Sep 16, 2026 31:34 Jonathan Katzenellenbogen and Nicholas Lorimer discuss weakening business confidence and how to fix SA's economy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
ANC candidate lists in chaos: Fikile says it's the enemy within
ANC candidate lists in chaos: Fikile says it's the enemy within Sep 14, 2026 35:41 Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an internal ANC report about how the ANC failed to submit its candidate lists on time to the IEC. They also discuss the battle between the minister and the DG in the education department. They also discuss the battle between taxis and buses in the rural Eastern Cape. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Zille attacked from all sides ! | The Daily Friend Show Live
Zille attacked from all sides ! | The Daily Friend Show Live Sep 12, 2026 56:37 Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja sees them react to election campaigning kicking off in earnest. They discuss the 702 Joburg mayoral debate where Helen Zille fended off attacks from all sides, some of the adverts from the big parties and how the ANC seems out of juice. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Writers' Room reads: "Anyone for a nice, cheap shot of cynicism?" | Hermann Pretorius
Writers' Room reads: "Anyone for a nice, cheap shot of cynicism?" | Hermann Pretorius Sep 10, 2026 9:25 Hermann Pretorius reads his latest article for the Daily Friend about the price of being too cynical in politics. Read the article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/08/23/anyone-for-a-nice-cheap-shot-of-cynicism/ Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

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