Fikile Mbalula collapses: Fear in the ANC
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the ANC’s court victory, which puts its missing candidates on the ballot in a number of municipalities. They also
The sweet, insidious ideology of “cakism” | Nicholas Lorimer
In another episode of Writers’ Room Reads, Nicholas Lorimer reads his article, ‘I Love Democracy’, on the politics of no trade-offs. Read his article here:
Demagogues vs journalists
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the public clash between News24 journalists and Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma. They also discuss Jacob Zuma’s health and the potential implications
The Mbeki Code and the latest polls
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling from News24 on the upcoming local government election. They also discuss the Thabo Mbeki monograph and
Huge battle in Mpumalanga
In today’s live show, Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss zama zamas running amok, more trouble on the African continent, and a feisty moment in
South Africa’s bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh
Nicholas Lorimer speaks to Chris Hattingh about his recent article in the Daily Friend on South Africa’s ability to defend its sovereignty. You can read
Who is really behind Zuma?
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the strange monograph from the Thabo Mbeki Foundation titled The United States of America and the future of the
IDAC must be scrapped | Paul Hoffman
Advocate Paul Hoffman explains why IDAC needs to be scrapped and replaced with an institution that has the independence and mandate to tackle corruption effectively.
Chaos at EFF KZN event
Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss a clash in KZN at the weekend between EFF supporters and followers of podcast personality and cultural activist
75 parties on the Joburg ballot
In today’s Daily Friend Show, Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve react to the latest developments in the wild and wacky land of South Africa, from