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Geordin Hill-Lewis sets out his vision for the DA

Podcasts

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss an op-ed from Geordin Hill-Lewis about the path the DA is on. They also discuss the latest developments in

Why have we supported this repressive regime?

Opinions

This afternoon, Parliament will debate what Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane has called an urgent matter of national public importance – the escalating crisis in the Middle East following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, and what it means for South Africa.

Joburg ANC tears itself apart

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Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing infighting in the ANC’s Joburg branch as well as potential ANC candidates for mayor of Joburg.

Was Madlanga Commission’s Witness D killed by former police officer?

Podcasts

Terence Corrigan and Makone Maja discuss the arrest of a former SAPS Special Task Force member who’s been formally charged for the murder of Madlanga

Fighting with the Americans

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In today’s Daily Friend Show, Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the ANC’s recent dust-up with the new US ambassador. They also discuss the Patrice

Does South Africa need a navy?

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Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss why South Africa needs a navy and armed forces. They also discuss illegal mining, the role of soldiers in

South Africa’s economy, weaker than it looks

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Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest GDP figures. They also discuss the issue of crime and building a wall to stop it. Lastly,

Joburg’s electricity company is doomed

Podcasts

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the disaster that is Joburg’s City Power. They also discuss prisons and taxi violence.

Populist surge in South Africa?

Podcasts

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the future prospects for the Patriotic Alliance, what populism is, making coalitions work and the latest foot and mouth

South Africans abandoned in the Middle East

Podcasts

In today’s Daily Friend Show, Ricardo Teixeira, Ofentse Donald Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss DIRCO’s poor response to the war in the Persian Gulf. They