The Daily Friend Show

NHI stopped in its tracks

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the halt on the NHI. They also discuss the Madlanga commission and affordability in Cape Town.

24 Feb 9AM 35 min

Zuma’s party is deeply troubled

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.

23 Feb 10AM 41 min

Tshwane’s R1bn backpay wage bill

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.

20 Feb 7AM 34 min

Gold rush! Desperate South Africans scratch in the dirt for cash

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.

18 Feb 7AM 32 min

SA biggest crisis continues

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.

17 Feb 1AM 33 min

The man who would be king

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.

16 Feb 9AM 32 min

SONA so what?

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.

13 Feb 7AM 37 min

Is this the best the ANC can do?

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.

12 Feb 9AM 29 min

Will water hand Joburg to the DA ?

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.

11 Feb 8AM 34 min

The Foot and mouth Crisis

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.

10 Feb 9AM 37 min

SA ending its DRC war

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.

9 Feb 9AM 30 min

Dealing with China

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.

6 Feb 7AM 39 min

Next leader of the DA?

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

5 Feb 9AM 36 min

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

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.

4 Feb 9AM 31 min

This isn't the podcast you’re looking for.

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.

3 Feb 8AM 27 min

SA governments biggest moment of hubris

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the limits of government plans and policy, the SA-Israeli relationship, and the GNU.

2 Feb 10AM 31 min

BEE shake up or shake down?

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.

30 Jan 7AM 40 min

They say South Africa is turning around, they’re wrong.

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.

29 Jan 9AM 27 min

Malema is at the end of his road

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.

28 Jan 9AM 32 min

Ramokgopa refuses to fix Eskom

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

27 Jan 9AM 27 min