The citizen state
Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis’s speech outlining his ideological vision for the DA and the country. They also discuss the
The shadowy world of SA’s political influencers
Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the growing sophistication of online influence campaigns on South African social media. They also discuss the new Minister of
Cabinet reshuffled but don’t miss the real problem
Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the Cabinet reshuffle announced by the President, the Madlanga Commission, and Zuma’s visit to India.
The day South Africa didn’t burn down
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the 30 June anti-immigration marches. They also discuss Steenhuisen’s reaction to his demotion, and concerns about inflation.
Inside South Africa’s Political Future | Full interview with John Endres
Nicholas Lorimer interviews the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations about South Africa’s political landscape. Where is the country headed, and can it be
SA holds its breath for June 30th | The Daily Friend Show Live
Today’s Daily Friend Show features Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the looming 30 June deadline for all foreigners to leave South Africa. They
Joburg to be cut off from national funds
Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the impending cut-off of national funding for Johannesburg. They also discuss fixing South Africa’s mining industry and the looming
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
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.