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Zille is exposing what Joburgers experience daily

Opinions

Over the last few weeks I have felt as if I have been in a Monty Python movie. The most creative storyteller couldn’t make this up.

Ramaphosa faces impeachment hearing

Podcasts

Today’s Daily Friend Show features Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie. They discuss the ruling against Parliament over its vote to forgo an impeachment hearing

Hacked CITY: R2 billion stolen over WiFi

Podcasts

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the incredible theft of R2 billion over an unsecured WiFi network in the East Rand. They also discuss the

Joburg’s financial catastrophe

Podcasts

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?

Podcasts

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

Podcasts

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

Podcasts

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

Podcasts

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

Podcasts

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the debate over property rights, urban planning and gentrification. They also discuss xenophobia.

Reaping what is sown

Podcasts

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