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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

South Africa’s economy, weaker than it looks 11.03.2026 33:00

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

Joburg’s electricity company is doomed 10.03.2026 29:59

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss disaster that is Joburg’s City Power. They also discuss prisons and taxi violence. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Populist surge in South Africa? 09.03.2026 35:28

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

South Africans abandoned in the Middle East 06.03.2026 46:24

Today's Daily Friend Show with Ricardo Teixeira, Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss DIRCO's poor response the war in the Persian Gulf. They also discuss Floyd Shivambu's new party and lastly they discuss the growing importance of India. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

They didn't hide the dead rats 05.03.2026 32:18

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest on the battle for Joburg. They also discuss the ANC sending condolences to Iran. And they discuss the court action against News24 for what they published on a Gauteng mayor. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Life can be better in SA 04.03.2026 36:21

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the difference between the quality of life in SA’s provinces. They also discuss the life of Mosiuoa Lekota and some dead-end approaches to unemployment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Value for MONEY isn't a favour, it's a right 03.03.2026 36:58

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss Value for Money, healthcare corruption, and their effects on ordinary people. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

A GNU divided against itself can stand 02.03.2026 39:41

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss how a competitive GNU is better than a cozy one. They also chat about the larger ramifications of the water crisis. And about the uncertainty of war. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Gauteng ANC in flames 27.02.2026 31:06

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the latest internal ANC conflict in the Gauteng ANC. They also chat about future leaders of the ANC and DA. Lastly they discuss the inquiry into Iran's participation in naval exercises in Jan this year. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

All roads lead to Joburg 26.02.2026 39:49

Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the national budget, the Joburg water crisis and the latest by-elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The Budget all you need to know 25.02.2026 36:15

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

NHI stopped in its tracks 24.02.2026 35:13

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

Zuma’s party is deeply troubled 23.02.2026 41:18

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

Tshwane’s R1bn backpay wage bill 20.02.2026 34:52

In this episode, Anlu Keeve, Dr John Endres, and Chris Patterson discuss the President's response to the SONA debate in parliament, Tshwane's backpay wage bill, and the unfolding issue of students gambling away their NSFAS allowances. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Gold rush! Desperate South Africans scratch in the dirt for cash 18.02.2026 32:19

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

SA biggest crisis continues 17.02.2026 33:50

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest unemployment figures. They also discuss fake social media campaigns and South Africa’s up and coming politicians. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The man who would be king 16.02.2026 32:48

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the political prospects of Deputy President Pual Mashatile and his conduct with blue light convoys. They also talk about the water crisis and infighting in Joburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

SONA so what? 13.02.2026 37:47

Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They talk about last night's State of the Nation Address. They talk about what SONA should be, what was said and where to from here. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Is this the best the ANC can do? 12.02.2026 29:22

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the various parties' comments on the 2026 SONA. They also talk about Lesufi's blunder on the water crisis. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Will water hand Joburg to the DA ? 11.02.2026 34:31

Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres discuss how the DA might benefit from the water crisis in Joburg. They also chat about a state-owned Property Company and if National Service is a good idea. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The Foot and mouth Crisis 10.02.2026 37:48

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the Foot and Mouth disaster in SA. They also chat about a nasty fight between Roedean vs King David schools. They also chat about fixing South Africa’s economy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

SA ending its DRC war 09.02.2026 30:27

Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the end of the South African deployment as UN peacekeepers in the Eastern DRC. They also discuss the lack of Maths at 400 SA schools and what it takes to be a game ranger in 2025. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Dealing with China 06.02.2026 39:39

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer Michael Morris and Ofentse Donald Davhie. They chat about growing trade relations with China. They also discuss solving housing problems in SA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Next leader of the DA? 05.02.2026 36:34

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the likely next leader of the DA, the Value For Money Bill, and recent by-elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The DA's Ruthless pursuit of power: Steenhuisen to hand over the reins 04.02.2026 31:35

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the announcement that John Steenhuisen will not run for another term as leader of the DA. They also discuss the next water crisis and an HIV vaccine. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter