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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
  • No one likes us and we don't care!

    No one likes us and we don't care!
    Jun 12 2026
    Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the anti-South African sentiment in South Africa evidenced on social media around the soccer world cup. They also discuss the public service culture in government and the failure of basic services in courts and police stations. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    37 mins
  • South Africa’s fat bloated government

    South Africa’s fat bloated government
    Jun 11 2026
    Ofentse Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss calls for a restriction on the size of the government executive in South Africa. They also talk about the incredible vulnerabilities of the South African government’s web infrastructure, and they lastly discuss the banning of a Somali soccer official from the World Cup. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    34 mins
  • Economy growing, but is it enough?

    Economy growing, but is it enough?
    Jun 10 2026
    Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the latest GDP figures for the 1st quarter of 2026. They also discuss the mining department's failure to implement new systems, and they discuss the DA's visit to the Zulu king. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    35 mins
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