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The Daily Friend Show

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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

This isn't the podcast you’re looking for. 03.02.2026 27:14

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss how the ANC has lost control over the national narrative. They also discuss how Joburg's meltdown is getting worse and lastly they chat about how racial nationalism always eats itself. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

SA governments biggest moment of hubris 02.02.2026 31:34

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the limits of government plans and policy, the SA-Israeli relationship, and the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

BEE shake up or shake down? 30.01.2026 40:54

Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve, Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the "Transformation fund" , if the DA is "right wing" and jobs that are too good to be true. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

They say South Africa is turning around, they’re wrong. 29.01.2026 27:05

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer talk about the “optimistic narrative” around SA. They also discuss the latest from the Madlanga commission and special deal Eskom is making with some Chrome Smelters. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Malema is at the end of his road 28.01.2026 32:02

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the state of the EFF. They also discuss the arrest of a saboteur at Eskom and an absolutely bonkers promotion in the Defence Force. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Ramokgopa refuses to fix Eskom 27.01.2026 27:25

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest roadblock in unbundling Eskom, a big army celebration, and getting SA on the right track. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Chaos spreads, South Africans fight back 26.01.2026 31:49

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss vigilantism, education and dropouts, and they chat about the ANC declaring it will choose better leaders. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

A plan to actually fix South Africa? 22.01.2026 33:52

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the plans by Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen to fix South Africa’s economy. They also talk about Trump and SA, as well as gangs. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Forced to flee: chaos and disorder in SA 21.01.2026 30:55

Nicholas Lorimer and Dr. John Endres discuss the effects of lawlessness and lack of property protection on South Africa's poorest people. They also discuss the internal feud in the DA over December and the foot and mouth disease outbreak. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

A big sign the ANC is losing on NHI 20.01.2026 35:27

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the call for a truce on NHI, Adrian Basson endorsing the DA, and a scandal in Buffalo City. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

SA generals go rogue 19.01.2026 27:57

Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the recent South African naval exercises with China, Russia, the UAE and Iran. They ask if the South African National Defence Force is out of control. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The podcast report: searching for the good vibes in SA 09.12.2025 18:14

Nicholas Lorimer and Viv Vermark discuss Viv's search for some good vibes for South Africans on the podcast scene as we head into December. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The Daily Friend Show year end special : The slow death march of the ANC. 08.12.2025 1:28:38

Today's Daily Friend Show wraps up the year that has been and the year ahead. John Endres, Nicholas Lorimer, Hermann Pretorius and Chris Hattingh chat about the economy and politics of South Africa and the world. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The DRC: South Africa’s ongoing Vietnam War 04.12.2025 35:00

Ricardo Teixeria and Nicholas Lorimer discuss South Africa’s long deployment in the DRC. They also discuss the police and the ANC suffering from internal conflict. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Parliament to place Ramaphosa under the microscope 03.12.2025 41:28

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the new oversight committee which will oversee the presidency. They also chat about small businesses being in distress and the value of lifestyle audits. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Property rights are human rights 02.12.2025 36:07

Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the destruction of property rights in practice from building hijackers. They also chat about rent control and building regulations. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Russia ignores Zuma 01.12.2025 35:32

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest on the Russian mercenary story involving MK’s senior leaders. They also chat about Sewage problems in Kimberly and Shivambu’s new headache. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

BEE reform promised. Is this the beginning of the end? 28.11.2025 36:03

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Ofentse Donald Davhie and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the promised "reform" of BEE. They also chat about the shortlist for the NPA and the internal drama inside MK. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

South Africa turning around? What you need to know. 27.11.2025 28:50

Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres discuss if South Africa is turning around. They also chat about Joburg and the G20. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

South Africans are far more united than you think 26.11.2025 45:51

Nicholas Lorimer asks Hermann Pretorius about the IRR's latest polling report on the state of Race Relations in South Africa. Link to the paper and the webinar: https://irr.org.za/reports/irr-polling/pro-growth-or-pro-poverty-findings-of-irr-polling-2025-report-3-race-and-race-relations Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Mk’s sinister intentions 25.11.2025 24:57

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss MK’s recent activities, particularly the men sent off to Russia for “bodyguard training”. They also discuss the potential future breakup of the GNU and SA being excluded from AGOA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

“shake the hornets’ nest and mock the marginalised for their patience” 24.11.2025 41:26

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss arguments in defence of BEE made by Joel Netshitenzhe. They also chat about the G20 and anonymity online. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The G20 diplomatic spat 21.11.2025 36:34

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss ongoing spats between the Americans and SA. They also chat about the plot to have Ramaphosa resign and the ANCYL. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

New poll shows DA leaders more popular than most ANC leaders 20.11.2025 34:21

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest SRF polling. They also chat about the failures of Crime Intelligence and the City of Joburg’s dodgy accounting. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

The Podcast Report: Cape Independence 19.11.2025 24:09

Viv Vermaak and Nicholas Lorimer talk about how the world of podcasts talks about the prospect of Cape Independence. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter