Sihle Ngobese
Sihle Ngobese, best known as Big Daddy Liberty (BDL), is the Head of Strategic Operations at the IRR. Sihle has nearly a decade of experience in political and strategic communications, having worked in party-politics, the legislature and government. He is an Industrial Sociologist and UKZN alumni, holding an Honours degree in Industrial, Organizational & Labour Studies. Sihle brings with him the BDL social media brand and is the host of The Big Liberty Show. He is responsible for the production of all IRR shows, including the flagship ‘Daily Friend Show’ and podcasts.
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Liberty & Friends
In this 50th edition of Liberty & Friends the team unpacks the chaos & violence against farms in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape. They also look at
After the KZN Floods | Devastated Durban residents deal with disaster & crooks as they rebuild!
Join BDL on a special edition of Liberty & Friends as they look at the KZN floods and the aftermath of the damage. They look
Liberty & Friends – Operation Dudula rattles Malema, Khoza booted from ActionSA, & govt to spy via SIM cards!
Join BDL and this week’s panel of Friends: Letshela Mofokeng (The Nationals Party), Koketso Resane (Manpatria Podcast), Nolu Maki (Entreprenuer & Brand Strategist), Dumo Denga
Liberty & Friends – Trans athletes in sport furore, Ukraine’s neo-Nazi problem, and HRC chases racism in advertising
Join BDL and this week’s panel of Friends; Kanthan Pillay (Columnist & analyst), Koketso Resane (Manpatria Podcast), Gabriel Crouse (IRR), and Bheki Mahlobo (CRA). They
Liberty & Friends – Ramaphosa goes North-West, DA all in Ukraine, Zondo top judge, & fuel price inflation risk
Join BDL and this week’s panel of friends. They are: Gideon Joubert (Paratus Info), Dumo Denga (Manpatria Podcast), Gabriel Crouse (IRR), and Rob Hutchinson (Dear
Liberty & Friends – Russia invades Ukraine
Join BDL as he wraps up the news week that was with compelling analysis from: Robert Duigan (Afriforum), Gabriel Crouse (IRR), Nicolas Lorimer (Daily Friend),
Liberty & Friends – SONA 2022, SAPREF shuts refinery, illegal immigrants targeted, & CRT racism in SA schools!
Join BDL in conversation as he wraps up the news week. The panel features: Jacques Broodryk (Afriforum), Chris Hattingh (IRR SouthAfrica), Richard Wilkinson (Attorney), Dumo
Liberty & Friends – Joe Rogan, GoFundMe fleeces truckers, JSC plays dirty with Judges, & Eskom loadshedding!
Join BDL in conversation as he wraps up the newsweek. His panel features: Theuns du Buisson (Solidariteit), Gabriel Crouse (IRR SouthAfrica), Marius Roodt (The Daily
Liberty & Friends – Canada freedom convoy, Ukraine war looms, ANC is bleak, & SA miner demands energy freedom!
Join BDL in conversation as he wraps up the news week that was with Kanthan Pillay (Commentator & Analyst), Hugo Kruger (Writer & Analyst), Nick
Liberty & Friends – AARTO law struck down, Sisulu bats for RET, hushed Matric results, & Djokovic loses appeal
Join BDL as he wraps up the news week that was. He looks at what made top headlines and provide analysis & opinion, with panelists;