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 Show releases episodes at 17:00 which comment on…
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South Africa's bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh (opens the original)
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Nicholas Lorimer speaks to Chris Hattingh about his recent article in the Daily Friend on South Africa's ability to defend its sovereignty. You can read Chris' article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/09/21/is-south-africa-serious-about-its-sovereignty/ Also check out our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Who is really behind Zuma? (opens the original)
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Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the strange monograph from the Thabo Mbeki Foundation titled: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FUTURE OF THE AFRIKANERS IN SOUTH AFRICA. You can find it linked here: https://x.com/TMFoundation_/status/2104173724023054388?s=20 They also chat about an NHI scandal. Also check out our WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
IDAC must be scrapped | Paul Hoffman (opens the original)
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Advocate Paul Hoffman explains why IDAC needs to be scrapped and replaced with an institution that has the independence and mandate to properly tackle corruption. Read the article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/09/14/preserving-the-idac-in-any-way-would-be-a-mistake/ Follow The Daily Friend channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chaos at EFF KZN event (opens the original)
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Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss a class between supporters of Ngizwe Mchunu and the EFF over the weekend in KZN. They also talk about ANC factional conflict and efforts in Nelson Mandela Bay to get people out to vote. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
75 parties on the Joburg ballot |The Daily Friend show LIVE (opens the original)
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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They react to the latest in the wild and whacky land of South Africa. They discuss the latest local government election developments, crime and the rural economy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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