Ramaphosa fires DA deputy minister
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the firing of deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition, Andrew Whitfield. They also discuss the huge red tape
First crack in the BEE wall?
Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the statement by the president that government is considering a “review” of BEE. They also discuss the motion of
Simple choice, minister: Education or elites?
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the stark choice before government with regards to Starlink. They also discuss business success and overregulation in SA.
Things not looking good for the ANC in 2026
Today’s Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discusses the signs of possible weakness in the ANC going towards the 2026 local government elections. They
BEE: Its time to tell it like it is
Today’s Daily Friend Show with Marius Roodt, Makone Maja, and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ongoing public debate around BEE. They also discuss Malema being denied
Doctors challenge union and NHI
Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve discuss a group of doctors who have launched an attack on the South African Medical Association Trade Union for not
The commission which helps keep us poor
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the Competition Commission and its negative effects on investment. They also chat about the national dialogue and why its
The GNU turns one
Today’s Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Terence Corrigan discusses the one-year anniversary of the GNU, China trying to woo Africa, and
Getting better politicians
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss an article about the rigorous new standards the ANC is setting for its candidate selection. They use this to
Really? A national dialogue?
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the planned “National Dialogue”, pull back on BEE in mining, and score cards for ministers.