The Daily Friend Show

Malema’s 1000 year party | Daily Friend Wrap

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the 2 hour long speech by Malema decrying his opponents within the party. They discuss government not paying its municipal bills and the MK party leader “sleeping”.

20 Aug 2024 10AM 15 min

Lesufi: The ANC is a “sinking ship”

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the ongoing discussions inside the ANC trying to understand its defeat in the 2024 election. They also discuss getting the economy on track.

19 Aug 2024 8AM 32 min

DA-GOOD coalition - SA politics realigning

Marius Roodt, Hermann Pretorius, and Michael Morris discuss co-operation between GOOD and the DA in the Western Cape and whether this is an indication of the realignment of South African politics. They also talk about Floyd Shivambu's departure from the EFF and resistance to the NHI.

16 Aug 2024 8AM 31 min

Floyd Shivambu has left the (EFF) building | Daily Friend Wrap

Sara Gon and John Endres discuss the possible ramifications of Floyd Shivambu, Julius Malema’s 2IC resigning from the EFF to go over to MK; and big business’s reiteration of cooperation with the government on infrastructure, Eskom and crime but will not agree to a health compact over the NHI.

15 Aug 2024 10AM 12 min

Morero for Johannesburg Mayor? | Daily Friend Wrap

Marius Roodt and Makone Maja discuss the vacancy for Johannesburg Mayor and whether the ANC receive the requisite support to snag the position. They discuss rising unemployment with emphasis on the extended definition of unemployment and the wasted youth potential. They close on their campaign against apartheid era racial classification laws.

14 Aug 2024 10AM 17 min

Gwamanda is gone | Daily Friend Wrap

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the resignation of Mayor of Joburg Kabelo Gwamanda. They also discuss World Bank's report on SA trade and South Africa's foreign policy.

13 Aug 2024 9AM 14 min

Masondo: class not race

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Sara Gon. They discuss comments from Deputy Minister Masondo that the SACP should move away from racial solidarity. They also discuss the horrifying state of crime in SA, and the latest chaos in MK.

12 Aug 2024 8AM 32 min

MK Meltdown? | Daily Friend Wrap

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the surprise firing of 20 MPs from MK. Racial classification and Botswana banning SA oranges.

8 Aug 2024 10AM 16 min

Motsoaledi tries to rescue NHI | Daily Friend Wrap

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss Health Minister Motsoaledi’s plan for a “roadshow” to engage stakeholders on NHI. They also discuss politicians escaping corruption charges and coalition talks in Joburg and Durban.

7 Aug 2024 6AM 15 min

Eskom doesn't want you to like them | Daily Friend Wrap

Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer discuss a document which details Eskom's planned massive tariff hikes over the next three years. They also discuss the revolution in Bangladesh and the fuss over a Miss South Africa contestant.

6 Aug 2024 11AM 13 min

Can the DA split the ANC?

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the comments by Helen Zille on the GNU, the Pretoria Girls High incident and the military training camp in Mpumalanga.

5 Aug 2024 8AM 33 min

Lesufi can't make it work | Daily Friend Wrap

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss Gauteng’s difficulties in passing a budget. They also discuss a potential threat to an MEC in KZN and an EFF councilor's apology.

1 Aug 2024 10AM 19 min

ANC: "They're making us look bad!" | Daily Friend Wrap

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss a report which suggests that the ANC is worried it is being out shinned by its GNU partners. They also discuss provincial allocations and an Israeli strike.

31 Jul 2024 10AM 17 min

ANC finally kicks Zuma out | Daily Friend Wrap

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the expulsion of Jacob Zuma from the ANC, months after he started the MK party. They also discuss Namibian politics and the Venezuelan election.

30 Jul 2024 10AM 21 min

Ramaphosa spins mistake as fix

Today's Daily Friend show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Michael Morris. They discuss the president's attempt to defend the public procurement bill. The ongoing discussions inside the ANC, MK and EFF and the problems with the 2022 census.

29 Jul 2024 8AM 32 min

ANC MP resigns after corruption charge (finally!)

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the resignation of an ANC MP from parliament. They also discuss racially charged threats from an EFF cllr and a training camp in Mpumalanga.

26 Jul 2024 8AM 34 min

NHI dealt big setback | Daily Friend Wrap

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the Pretoria High Court judgement against the certificate of need in the NHI bill. They also discuss GNU dynamics and property rights and EWC.

25 Jul 2024 10AM 17 min

Ramaphosa defends non-racialism? | Daily Friend Wrap

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss President Ramaphosa calling out race-baiting and ethnic chauvinism. They also discuss attitudes to democracy across Africa and in South Africa.

24 Jul 2024 10AM 17 min

COSATU defends Zille | Daily Friend Wrap

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the potential shattering of COSATU and the ANC as the GNU shifts South African politics. They also discuss a deal between ActionSA and the ANC in Gauteng.

23 Jul 2024 10AM 18 min

Biden is out

Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the announcement that Joe Biden will no longer run for reelection. They also discuss the renewed debate on expropriation without compensation (EWC). Lastly they chat about university funding.

22 Jul 2024 8AM 35 min