Transforming South Africa into one we can ALL be proud of
Today’s Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris, and Anlu Keeve discusses an article by Christopher Rutledge, a labour activist, defending Employment equity. They
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Renewable energy blacks out Spain
On Wednesday 16 April, Spain’s electricity grid for the first time ran entirely on “renewable energy” (wind, solar and hydro). Five days later, solar power in Spain set a new record, providing 61.5% of total grid electricity. On Monday 28
When unsolicited help goes awry
The blunders from the Trump Administration just keep coming. At least they serve as cautionary tales for other would-be economic autocrats. “I’m not looking to hurt the industry,” Trump whined. “I’m looking to help.” This will sound familiar to anyone
The Fatal Conceit
Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan, and Anlu Keeve discuss comments on the economy by former EFF member Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on the South African economy and unemployment. They also chat about ActionSA's BEE alternative and they discuss
Consenting adults and incongruent realities
There’s a lively story circulating Westminster involving groups allegedly attached to the Liberal Democrats, the UK’s third-largest political party. In some Home Counties there are reported to be a few sets of swinging, or wife-swapping, arrangements among the party’s membership.
Malema doesn't get a visa to the UK
Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the claim by the EFF that the UK has banned Julius Malema from the UK. They also discuss the upcoming budget, and they briefly discuss the conflict between India and Pakistan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_abDVJrnY1o
How about some chill from government for MacG
Macgyver Mukwevho, better known as “MacG”, the country’s biggest podcaster, has managed to kick up a good old-fashioned cancel mob. Normally I wouldn’t feel the need to jump on the big social media drama of the day, but things changed
If you aren’t against “transformation”, you should be
You’re against the Patriot Act? What, you aren’t a patriot? You’re against Bantu education? What, don’t you believe members of Bantu ethnicities are entitled to education? You’re against “transformation” in South Africa? What, don’t you think things should change for
IRR challenges universities to prevent racial classification
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the IRR’s challenge to University leadership to fight back against the government’s attempts to forcibly classify their staff by race. They also discuss wealth taxes and policing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngyt_QZzXnI