Episodes

  • Bankrupted by the city. It could happen to you.

    Bankrupted by the city. It could happen to you.
    Apr 29 2026
    Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the failure of Joburg's water billing system. They also discuss a community that built its own clinic in the Eastern Cape, and lastly, they discuss an "employment equity" internship. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    33 mins
  • The right to remain: community vs people

    The right to remain: community vs people
    Apr 28 2026
    Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the debate over property rights, urban planning, and gentrification. They also discuss Xenophobia. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    40 mins
  • Reaping what is sown

    Reaping what is sown
    Apr 24 2026
    Today's Daily Friend Show with Makone Maja, Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss Ramaphosa's suspension of the national Police Commissioner, the SACP expressing panic at an ANC ultimatum. Lastly they talk about Zille's recent tennis game. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    48 mins
  • Zille’s tough choices

    Zille’s tough choices
    Apr 23 2026
    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 · Twitter
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    40 mins
  • Trippling down on BEE

    Trippling down on BEE
    Apr 22 2026
    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
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    42 mins
  • Mantashe: Iran saved South Africa from petrol shortages

    Mantashe: Iran saved South Africa from petrol shortages
    Apr 21 2026
    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
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    32 mins
  • Can the DA ever be SA's biggest party?

    Can the DA ever be SA's biggest party?
    Apr 20 2026
    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
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    34 mins
  • Malema sentenced to 5 years in Jail

    Malema sentenced to 5 years in Jail
    Apr 16 2026
    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
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    42 mins