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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 opinion site#InNoUncertainTerms

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Episodes

Zille’s tough choices 23.04.2026 39:49

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss remarks by Helen Zille that the DA will not form a coalition with the ANC in Joburg. They also chat about the growing tensions between the ANC and SACP over the SACP’s decision to run in the local government elections. Lastly, they discuss allegations of mismanagement and harassment at a renewables project. Website · Facebook · Instagram &midd...

Trippling down on BEE 22.04.2026 41:43

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the latest BEE procurement regulations tabled by the finance minister last Friday. They also discuss the court ruling against the Human Rights Commission, and lastly, they discuss police body cameras. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Mantashe: Iran saved South Africa from petrol shortages 21.04.2026 32:27

Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss comments from Gwede Mantashe that good relations with Iran saved us from petrol shortages. They also discuss U.S. Marines training the Cape Town metro police. Lastly, they discuss the need for a capable civil service. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Can the DA ever be SA's biggest party? 20.04.2026 34:27

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an article by Jonny Steinberg on the prospects for the DA winning a national election. They also discuss the financial state of Johannesburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Malema sentenced to 5 years in Jail 16.04.2026 42:13

Herrmann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the sentencing of Julius Malema to 5 years in prison. They also chat about the incredible findings of recent IRR polling. Lastly, they discuss the appointment of Roelf Meyer as SA ambassador to the US. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The land lie 14.04.2026 30:09

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss how the government uses the land issue to play race politics whilst taking more power for the state. They also discuss Fort Hare and the suspension of Vice Chancellor Sakhela Buhlungu. Lastly, they discuss new allegations against Sgt Fanie Nkosi. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Geordin Hill-Lewis A new DA leader for a new age? 13.04.2026 44:03

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the results of the DA conference held over the weekend and the DA’s attempts to become South Africa’s biggest party. They also discuss the new draft history curriculum and the appearance of ANC “study groups.” Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Fixing South Africa's immigration CRISIS! 09.04.2026 31:22

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the revised White Paper on immigration, which has recently been approved by cabinet and endorsed by Leon Schreiber. They also discuss the potential for more fuel price increases if the oil crisis is not resolved. And they discuss efforts to solve the water crisis by ordinary South Africans. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

South Africa's 40 transformation funds 08.04.2026 27:55

Nicholas Lorimer and Dr. John Endres discuss the incredible world of South Africa's over 40 murky transformation funds. They also discuss Value For Money and the R2 billion spent on a leadership school in Gauteng, and lastly, they chat about the president's long-delayed lifestyle audits. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Praying for water 07.04.2026 36:17

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the serious effects of the water crisis on South Africans. They also discuss Ferrocrome smelters and Eskom’s plan to save them. Lastly, they discuss declining rates of alcohol consumption amongst South Africans and the relationship between culture and vice. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Lesufi pays the price of ideology 02.04.2026 27:24

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

South Africa’s rapidly changing campaign landscape 01.04.2026 33:47

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

Petrol panic sparks tax relief 31.03.2026 31:48

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

Schools EXTORTED 30.03.2026 29:47

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

Chaos in council meeting: ANC mayor removed! 27.03.2026 40:10

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

Relief for fuel prices? 26.03.2026 31:02

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

Senior cops arrested 25.03.2026 29:25

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

Poverty is a choice 24.03.2026 27:17

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

ANC muzzles political speech 23.03.2026 33:52

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

Exploring Ideas which shape South Africa 20.03.2026 34:59

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

GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS sets out his vision for the DA 19.03.2026 34:18

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an op-ed from GEORDIN HILL-LEWIS about the path the DA is on. They also discuss the latest developments in Zuma’s party. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Joburg ANC tears itself apart 18.03.2026 34:06

Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing infighting in the ANC’s Joburg branch as well as potential ANC candidates for mayor of Joburg. They also chat about how government is managing its relationship with the U.S. and a sobering crime. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Was Madlanga Commission’s Witness D killed by former police officer? 17.03.2026 39:26

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 &middot...

Fighting with the Americans 13.03.2026 39:15

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the recent dust up with the new U.S. ambassador. They also discuss the Patrice Motsepe campaign in the ANC. Lastly they discuss a village left without water. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Does South Africa need a navy? 12.03.2026 35:51

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