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Space-based internet is coming to SA
Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss the introduction of Amazon Leo to South Africa in 2027. They also discuss global perceptions of the United
Duel of the mayors
In today’s Daily Friend Show Live, Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss and contrast the campaigns of Helen Zille and Dada Morero for control of
Young people just aren’t voting and why it matters … with Sara Gon
Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer discuss how to encourage young people to vote, what it means to be a good citizen, and the importance of
Tshwane gone mad
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the chaos at last week’s Tshwane council sitting. They also discuss the latest developments at the Madlanga Commission, and the ANC’s candidate for Johannesburg mayor.
Humour and politics
Today’s Daily Friend Live features John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the story of Count Binface and the role of humour in politics. They
Crushing the construction mafia
Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve discuss a new government plan to tackle South Africa’s construction mafias. They also discuss Johannesburg’s refuse collection crisis and ask
Constitutional Court rules against development
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the Tafelberg School Constitutional Court ruling. They also discuss the importance of the middle class and the Treasury’s restrictions
Neglect at De Brug – betrayal we cannot accept
As I read the reports emerging from the Department of Defence Mobilisation Centre at De Brug in Bloemfontein this week, a deep and familiar pain rises in me.
Rhino horn, the law, and a chance SA should not waste
Dear Minister Maynier, You have hardly had time to settle into the portfolio, and already one of its hardest questions is on your desk. The Northern Cape High Court has refused government leave to appeal in the Diedericks rhino horn matter (as reported here by the Daily Maverick). A further petition may still be considered. That decision will send a signal far beyond one breeder, one permit, or one stockpile of horn.
ANC spooked by March and March
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the ANC’s response to March and March, the dispute over the Eskom transmission grid, and the national government’s suspension