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Joburg’s financial catastrophe
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the letter by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Joburg making clear just how bad Joburg’s finances are. They also discuss the ANC’s defence of NHI and South Africa’s opportunity to benefit from increased maritime traffic around Africa.
‘Sharia court’ horror: ISIS network in SA?
In today’s episode, Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the recent murder of several Ethiopian businessmen in Johannesburg and the possible links to a broader
The 46 BEE mining billionaires
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss claims that 60% of BEE benefits have accrued to just 46 connected billionaires. They also discuss property rights, taxation
The rand falls, the Fed holds, stormy seas ahead
Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve discuss the worsening global economic outlook. They also discuss BEE sector codes and the legal challenges against them, as well
Bankrupted by the city; it could happen to you
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the failure of Johannesburg’s water billing system. They also discuss a community that built its own clinic in the
The right to remain: community vs people
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the debate over property rights, urban planning and gentrification. They also discuss xenophobia.
Reaping what is sown
Today’s Daily Friend Show features Makone Maja, Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss Ramaphosa’s suspension of the National Police Commissioner, the SACP expressing concern
Zille’s tough choices
John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss remarks by Helen Zille that the DA will not form a coalition with the ANC in Johannesburg. They also
Tripling down on BEE
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the latest BEE procurement regulations tabled by the Finance Minister last Friday. They also discuss the court ruling against
Mantashe: Iran saved South Africa from petrol shortages
Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss comments by Gwede Mantashe that good relations with Iran have helped South Africa avoid petrol shortages. They also discuss