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The Daily Friend Show

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 Wrap 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.

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Was Madlanga Commission’s Witness D killed by former police officer?

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…
17 Mar 11AM 39 min

Fighting with the Americans

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.
13 Mar 8AM 39 min

Does South Africa need a navy?

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.
12 Mar 10AM 35 min

South Africa’s economy, weaker than it looks

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.
11 Mar 10AM 33 min

Populist surge in South Africa?

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.
9 Mar 9AM 35 min

South Africans abandoned in the Middle East

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.
6 Mar 7AM 46 min

They didn't hide the dead rats

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.
5 Mar 9AM 32 min

Life can be better in SA

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.
4 Mar 9AM 36 min

A GNU divided against itself can stand

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.
2 Mar 10AM 39 min

Gauteng ANC in flames

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.
27 Feb 7AM 31 min

All roads lead to Joburg

Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the national budget, the Joburg water crisis and the latest by-elections.
26 Feb 9AM 39 min

The Budget all you need to know

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the 2026 budget, BEE compliance, and the new US ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell.
25 Feb 10AM 36 min

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

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
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