Advocates advising Parliament confirm key role for courts in disputed expropriations
The Expropriation Bill of 2020 (the Bill) has been adopted by Parliament and will become law once President Cyril Ramaphosa gives his assent to it.
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Political arrangements to consider, or avoid, after 29 May
A coalition between the African National Congress (ANC) and one or two Multi-Party Charter (MPC) parties after 29 May would be the kiss of death for the latter, and must be avoided at all costs. But there are other options
Is Zuma very sick? | Daily Friend Wrap
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the news reports that Zuma has had a spell of poor health recently. They also discuss the attempted arrest of the City Manager of Johannesburg and, lastly, they talk about a proposal from the
South Africa and the new world order
The breakout of World War III might not be imminent, but there is a new Cold War marked by heightened tensions and a growing risk of global conflict. Historians might yet write of our times and the conflicts in the
Zuma and MK coming for your stuff | Daily Friend Wrap
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the crazy ideas proposed by Jacob Zuma’s MK party. They also discuss Terrorist funding in South Africa and illegal electricity connections. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp-swZUAsWE
How ANC and DA differ on industrial policy
The ANC wants to double down on its industry Master Plans. The DA says it won’t pick winners and losers. ‘The ANC,’ says the ANC, ‘is working to transform the economy to focus on increased industrialisation, jobs and opportunities for
Ramaphosa and the big banks
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence, Corrigan and Michael Morris comments President Ramaphosa made with regard to businesses and the "monopolistic" control of the big banks. They also discuss a leaked recording from the ANC and lastly they