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South Africa’s privatised police force
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing cooperation between the police and private security in the lead-up to 30 June. They also discuss the
Matter of time before podcasters face decline legacy media is experiencing
The trend of political news consumption has dramatically changed in the last 10 years. Statistics from various sources indicate that of nearly 90% of connected citizens accessing
South Africa’s worsening political violence crisis
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the spate of political violence over the weekend, the Speaker of Parliament’s attempts to protect the President, and the
South Africa could be a mining superpower—Why isn’t it? | Interview with James Lorimer
Nicholas Lorimer interviews DA Shadow Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources James Lorimer (disclaimer: his father) about South Africa’s mineral wealth and mining industry.
Ramaphosa vs Parliament
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest developments surrounding the impeachment committee, Park Tau’s defence of BEE, and Helen Zille’s meeting with March and
DA demotes Steenhuisen
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the DA’s reshuffle of its representatives in national government. They also discuss the strange goings-on in the FF+ and
Remembering June 16th with Barry D. Wood
Nicholas Lorimer asks veteran American journalist about his career and his experience witnessing the events of June 16th 1976.
No one likes us and we don’t care!
Today’s Daily Friend Show features Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss anti-South African sentiment on social media surrounding the football World Cup. They also
South Africa’s fat bloated government
Ofentse Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss calls for restrictions on the size of South Africa’s executive. They also discuss the significant vulnerabilities in the South
Economy growing, but is it enough?
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the GDP figures for the first quarter of 2026. They also discuss the Mining Department’s failure to implement new