The Daily Friend Show

SA Institute of Race Relations
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The Daily Friend Show

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 is a 10-minute show that rounds up the news events of the day 3 times a week Tuesday to Thursday. No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's fastest-growing liberal news site - dailyfriend.co.za. #InNoUncertainTerms

  1. 19H AGO

    No one to judge

    Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the Gauteng court draft directive to seek mediation before coming to court. They also discuss ANC budget woes and an old Zuma defender who has changed his tune.

    15 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Only 2% of SA air force aircraft working

    Today's Daily Friend Show with Michael Morris, Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss a report on the South African air force which claims only 2% of its aircraft are working. They also discuss the comments by Ebrahim Rasool upon his return to South Africa and they finish with the ANC's seeming inability to do better.

    34 min

  3. 5D AGO

    We have already been stopped!

    Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the shocking, unintentional admission of weakness by Fikile Mbalula. They also discuss No More Race Laws and a by-election victory.

    20 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Mk party accused of nepotism

    Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest conflict within MK. They also chat about the auditor-general's report on KZN and demands from the head of operation Dudula.

    14 min

  5. MAR 18

    The true costs of BEE

    Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the costs BEE imposes on South Africa and how it fails to uplift the lives of black South Africans. They also discuss the massive scale of misspending in Johannesburg.

    14 min

  6. MAR 17

    SA’s ambassador to the US gets cancelled

    Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and John Endres. They discuss the expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool by the U.S. government. They also chat about a big bank's assessment of EWC and the the DA's offer to the ANC.

    35 min

  7. MAR 14

    South Africa: struggling to make it

    Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Hattingh, Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the massive roadblocks to developing South Africa's manufacturing sector. They also discuss an investment package from the EU and the epidemic of extortion.

    36 min

  8. MAR 13

    Cricket SA punishes team for too many coloured players

    Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the decision by Cricket SA to punish a cricket team for not having enough black players. They also discuss a decision by the health minister to ban particular products, and the growth in interracial households in SA. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we’ll show you how we put more money back in your pocket without hefty upfront costs. Reach out to us at sales@hudacoenergy.co.za or call us at 011 447 9864. Hudaco Energy – Sustainable Power and Storage Solutions Provider -----------------

    16 min
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    About

    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 is a 10-minute show that rounds up the news events of the day 3 times a week Tuesday to Thursday. No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's fastest-growing liberal news site - dailyfriend.co.za. #InNoUncertainTerms

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    • Creator
      SA Institute of Race Relations
    • Years Active
      2019 - 2025
    • Episodes
      150
    • Rating
      Clean
    • Copyright
      © SA Institute of Race Relations
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      The Daily Friend Show

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