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.
Ramaphosa vs Parliament
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest developments surrounding the impeachment committee, Park Tau’s defence of BEE, and Helen Zille’s meeting with March and
DA demotes Steenhuisen
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the DA’s reshuffle of its representatives in national government. They also discuss the strange goings-on in the FF+ and
Remembering June 16th with Barry D. Wood
Nicholas Lorimer asks veteran American journalist about his career and his experience witnessing the events of June 16th 1976.
No one likes us and we don’t care!
Today’s Daily Friend Show features Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss anti-South African sentiment on social media surrounding the football World Cup. They also
South Africa’s fat bloated government
Ofentse Davhie and Nicholas Lorimer discuss calls for restrictions on the size of South Africa’s executive. They also discuss the significant vulnerabilities in the South
Economy growing, but is it enough?
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the GDP figures for the first quarter of 2026. They also discuss the Mining Department’s failure to implement new
Malema’s dodgy cop ally
Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss Malema’s connections to Feroz Khan, which have emerged at the Madlanga Commission. They also discuss Morero’s recent promotion and
Schools may have admissions criteria restricted
Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss restrictions on school admissions criteria proposed by the Department of Basic Education. They also discuss the President’s address on
Bad cops rule, good cops suffer
Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest developments at the Madlanga Commission and the shockwaves from the war with Iran. Lastly, they discuss new