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The Daily Friend Show

SA Institute of Race Relations
South Africa
ANC
Eskom
African National Congress
Corruption
Economic Growth
National Health Insurance Plan
Etolls
CAIDA Deployment Committee
State-Owned Enterprises
Job Creation
Employment
EFF
Parliament
Cyril Ramaphosa
Praveen Gordhan
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
May 29th Elections
Children's Safety
Kwazulu-Natal

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. No topic is ta... more

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Latest Episodes

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

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 · Twit... more

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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

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

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Recent Guests

John Endres
CEO of the Institute of Race Relations
Institute of Race Relations
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Ofentse Donald Davhie
Newly joined analyst on the show
Episode: Mashatile's false choice
Terence Corrigan
Regular show favorite and analyst
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Yannick Gautenguana
Discussed issues regarding wealth tax proposals
Episode: IRR challenges universities to prevent racial classification
Hermann Pretorius
Institute of Race Relations
Episode: IRR challenges universities to prevent racial classification
Gabriel Krauser
IRR fellow and researcher
Institute of Race Relations
Episode: IRR challenges universities to prevent racial classification
Gabriel Makin
Director of Research at the Social Research Foundation
Social Research Foundation
Episode: The ANC's Last Chance
Paul Hoffman
Advocate and Director for Accountability Now
Accountability Now
Episode: Daily friend special: Securing the tools to defeat corruption, an interview with Paul Hoffman
Makone Maja
Episode: Its do or die for the GNU | Daily Friend Wrap

Host

Nicholas Lorimer
Host of The Daily Friend Show and The Daily Friend Wrap, he engages in discussions across a range of current affairs topics, usually bringing a liberal lens to the analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 228 ratings
  • Good

    White people discussing issues affecting SA wont solve the issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JaunGuan
    South Africa6 months ago
  • Focusing attention

    A necessary filter that helps one focus on appropriate, important & interesting issues of the day.

    Hermann Pretorius always provides very clear and intelligent analysis of the issues at hand

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vikidore
    South Africa10 months ago
  • From a rose-tinted, home-sick South African

    Thank you for this dose of reality, delivered with charm and optimism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill RHH
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Podcast is ok

    Podcast is perfectly decent for daily news etc, however I’m giving it a one star review and unsubscribing because of Mr Poplak’s making light about pairing wine with the murder of South Africans.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Adolfvnc
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast for Current Affairs

    Great presenters and probably the best podcast I’ve heard of for current affairs for South Africans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendon_de_Beer
    South Africa2 years ago

Listeners Say

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The analysis is insightful and reflects a liberal perspective on often contentious issues.
Listeners appreciate the balanced discourse and the diversity of topics, though some desire more representation of different viewpoints.
The quality of presentation is noted as strong, with hosts effectively engaging with complex subjects.

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#19
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#22
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Apple Podcasts
#120
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#134
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#149
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#185
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The Daily Friend Show year end special : The slow death march of the ANC.
Q: John, what do you think is driving the economic improvements?
Political stability and improved market fundamentals have positively affected investor confidence.
Mbeki We need better presidents!
Q: Is the instability within the MK Party going to impact its future?
Yes, the constant leadership changes and lack of structure could lead to a loss of stability and overall effectiveness of the MK Party.
Mbeki We need better presidents!
Q: What effect does Mbeki's comments have on the current political climate?
Mbeki's comments indicate a disappointment in the current state of the ANC and the decline of political accountability, suggesting a need for reform in leadership elections.
A gnu dawn for the GNU?
Q: So picking up from that, Anlu, what is the next year's budget discussion look like?
Anlu hopes there won't be a big fight over the budget, emphasizing the importance of the discussions and calling for more efficiency.
South Africa is at a critical moment
Q: Let's say that Ramaphosa and his faction or his candidates or whoever is close to him, whoever wants to basically keep things going the way they are, loses control of the ANC in 2027.
John notes that we are entering a period of high flux, and the chances of MK rejoining the ANC are rising.

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Focusing on a liberal viewpoint, episodes provide in-depth analysis of South Africa's political, social, and economic landscapes, often addressing current events and controversial topics without restraint. Regularly featuring a mix of insights from various analysts, discussions include commentary on governmental policies, societal issues, and economic growth. Special emphasis is placed on fostering constructive debates that highlight both opportunities and challenges within the nation, making it an engaging resource for listeners seeking a well-rounded understanding of South African affairs and governance.

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1. John Endres
2. Ofentse Donald Davhie
3. Terence Corrigan
4. Yannick Gautenguana
5. Hermann Pretorius
6. Gabriel Krauser
7. Gabriel Makin
8. Paul Hoffman

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