Mantashe launches attack on mining industry
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the awful new mining legislation proposed by the minister of mining. They also chat about the PA’s chances in
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SA’s diplomatic crossroads: prioritising domestic crises over geopolitical litigation
The recent diplomatic confrontation between US President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa has exposed the precarious balance between domestic imperatives and international legal activism. Ramaphosa’s goal was to reset the strained trade relations with the United States. Trump went
Ramaphosa triples down on race thought
Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss answers on race categorization and BEE that President Ramaphosa gave in parliament to questions from MPs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_Q9HdDJo-8
Ramaphosa and Trump: The consequences
President Donald Trump may yet fundamentally change South African politics. He has drawn our attention and that of the world to the very high crime rate and the prospect of land seizures. And his close friend, Elon Musk, just might
Trump sacrifices advanced economy to defeat wokism
While the rest of the world eyes dominance in the fourth industrial revolution, Donald Trump is turning America’s clock back in an attempt to defeat woke ideology. Trump has a bone to pick with Harvard University, but Harvard isn’t having
Flooding the zone – Google's response to the threat of obsolescence
More than a year ago, I mentioned in an article that I had stopped using Google Search entirely. I had switched to a then little-known AI chatbot called Perplexity. It was easier to use and more relevant in its responses.
The Joburg Crisis: Is the mayor hiding the truth?
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the accusations that the mayor of Jo'burg has been covering up the financial damage to Joburg caused by City Power. They also talk about regulatory changes to internet providers, and they discuss a leadership
Crime stats: time to bring safety home
Every hour in South Africa, nearly three people are murdered. Every day, over 500 people are assaulted with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm. On average, 139 rapes occur daily. These aren’t abstract figures, but reflect the lived experiences of
Fight against BEE: the current balance of forces
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss an excellent column attacking BEE by Professor William Gumede. They also discuss a court challenge in defence of BEE and South Africa’s latest crime statistics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUdOei6vmJw