Episodes
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss a piece on News 24 which suggests that the IFP could end up with the presidency after the 2029 election. They also discuss the billing dispute between Joburg and Eskom and the battle between the IEC and Zuma.
Published 05/07/24
Published 05/07/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss claims by Thabo Mbeki that loadshedding was deliberately caused. They also discuss the murder of Babita Deokaran and the ANC's ruralization.
Published 05/06/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Sara Gon. They discuss some recent political analysis by Moody’s Rating Agency. They also discuss a fire in Johannesburg and the lack of return on the investment in SOEs.
Published 05/03/24
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the use of Facebook and Instagram for political adverts in SA. They also chat about the South African Communist Party’s belief that the west is trying to sabotage SA. Lastly, they discuss the wage promises Malema has made to mineworkers.
Published 05/02/24
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the toxic environment for companies looking to invest in South Africa. They also chat about Xiluva and MK and the proposal by ActionSA to rename Durban metro.
Published 04/30/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja. They discuss accusations that the MK party forged its signatures it needed to register, and the party's infighting. They also discuss BEE requirements for real estate agents, and the minimum wage. Finally they discuss Iran sentencing a rapper to death.
Published 04/29/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss the show down between Johannesburg Metro Cops and The South African Police Service after the shooting of a JMPD officer by SAPS. They also discuss the ANC being held in contempt of court and Thabo Mbeki out on the campaign trail for the ANC.
Published 04/26/24
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.
Published 04/25/24
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.
Published 04/24/24
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the crazy ideas proposed by Zuma’s MK party. They also discuss Terrorist funding in South Africa and illegal electricity connections.
Published 04/23/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Michael Morris. They discuss comments President Ramaphosa made with regard to businesses and the "monopolistic" control of the big banks. They also discuss a leaked recording from the ANC and lastly they discuss the ANC losing to MK in court.
Published 04/22/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Hermann Pretorius, Michael Morris, and Nicholas Lorimer. The crew discusses the poor track record of government departments fending off cyber attacks. They talk about the reopening of rail lines across SA, and lastly they discuss Doctor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza's comments on why the sewers are leaking.
Published 04/19/24
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the attempts by the EFF to campaign in Eldorado Park in Gauteng. They also talk about how the Western Cape is outperforming the rest of the country in job creation. Lastly, they discuss Siya Kolisi making the list of Time’s 100 most influential people in the world.
Published 04/18/24
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the comments by IFP leader Velenkosini Hlabisa about MK and the prospects of working with the ANC after the election. They also discuss water gangs and the movement of millionaires from Joburg to Cape Town.
Published 04/17/24
Hermann Pretorius and Makone Maja discuss the impact of government failures on flood disasters, how young people's dreams of car ownership are undermined by economic failures, and how President Ramaphosa told a woman worried about her home to simply get a lawyer.
Published 04/16/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Michael Morris, Nicholas Lorimer, and Sara Gon. They chat about the self-imposed shutdown of the Daily Maverick and the problems facing the world of media globally. They also chat about the murky finances of the Ingonyama Trust and lastly they discuss the shocking story of Lenasia hospital being without water and electricity.
Published 04/15/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the MK party, where its going and what its strengths and weaknesses are.
Published 04/12/24
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the latest poll from the Social Research Foundation which shows a terrible result for the ANC. They also discuss Zuma being allowed to run for parliament
Published 04/10/24
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the low levels of loadshedding South Africa is currently experiencing, the ridiculous number of bodyguards of the mayor of Joburg and public-private partnerships.
Published 04/09/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Michael Morris, Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the myth of the youth disillusionment explored by Gareth van Onselen. They also discuss South Africa’s foreign policy and Ekurhuleni council chaos.
Published 04/08/24
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Makone Maja and Mlondi Mdluli. They discuss a scandal involving the National Lottery, if "policy uncertainty" is the problem, and the failure to get rid of pit toilets.
Published 04/05/24
Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the resignation and arrest of the speaker of parliament, Mapisa-Nqqakula. They also chat about pre-election violence and a study about pollution in SA. [Photo: DIRCO]
Published 04/04/24
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer, discuss the harsh comments the Pick n Pay CEO had for the ANC's leadership of South Africa. They also discuss a racial row around a private school social media post and the overpayment of SA's civil servants.
Published 04/03/24
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the decision in the Joburg council to adopt a policy making it easier for Cllrs to get bodyguards. They also chat about the growing water crisis in Gauteng and the deindustrialization of South Africa.
Published 04/02/24