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The Daily Friend Show

The Daily Friend Show

Written 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 Show 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
  • Lesufi pays the price of ideology

    Lesufi pays the price of ideology
    Apr 2 2026
    Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the inclusion of the EFF in the Gauteng provincial government. They also discuss the Post Office needing another bailout and they discuss allegations of reckless endangerment in Bitou municipality. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    27 mins
  • South Africa’s rapidly changing campaign landscape

    South Africa’s rapidly changing campaign landscape
    Apr 1 2026
    Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the latest campaign stunt by the Zille campaign in Joburg. They also discuss the loss of faith in democracy and the record revenue collection from SARS. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    34 mins
  • Petrol panic sparks tax relief

    Petrol panic sparks tax relief
    Mar 31 2026
    Chris Hattingh, and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the fuel levy relief offered by the finance minister. They also discuss Cadre deployment, a battle over traditional leadership and yet another investor conference. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    32 mins
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