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The Daily Friend Show

The Daily Friend Show

By: SA Institute of Race Relations
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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 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 taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's leading liberal opinion site #InNoUncertainTermsSA Institute of Race Relations Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Fighting with the Americans

    Fighting with the Americans
    Mar 13 2026
    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. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    39 mins
  • Does South Africa need a navy?

    Does South Africa need a navy?
    Mar 12 2026
    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. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    36 mins
  • South Africa’s economy, weaker than it looks

    South Africa’s economy, weaker than it looks
    Mar 11 2026
    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. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    33 mins
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