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The Daily Friend Show is a 30-minute current affairs podcast featuring our analysts and writers. It presents a liberal perspective on the political, social and economic issues of the day on Monday and Friday.

The Daily Friend Wrap releases episodes at 17:00 which comment on the news events of the day 4 times a week Monday to Thursday. On Friday we do a live show on YouTube at 13:30.

No topic is taboo, nothing is off-limits. Our team of analysts and writers from South Africa's leading liberal opinion site

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Dealing with China

Dealing with China

2026-02-0639:39

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer Michael Morris and Ofentse Donald Davhie. They chat about growing trade relations with China. They also discuss solving housing problems in SA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Next leader of the DA?

Next leader of the DA?

2026-02-0536:34

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the likely next leader of the DA, the Value For Money Bill, and recent by-elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the announcement that John Steenhuisen will not run for another term as leader of the DA. They also discuss the next water crisis and an HIV vaccine. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss how the ANC has lost control over the national narrative. They also discuss how Joburg's meltdown is getting worse and lastly they chat about how racial nationalism always eats itself. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the limits of government plans and policy, the SA-Israeli relationship, and the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve, Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the "Transformation fund" , if the DA is "right wing" and jobs that are too good to be true. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer talk about the “optimistic narrative” around SA. They also discuss the latest from the Madlanga commission and special deal Eskom is making with some Chrome Smelters. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the state of the EFF. They also discuss the arrest of a saboteur at Eskom and an absolutely bonkers promotion in the Defence Force. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest roadblock in unbundling Eskom, a big army celebration, and getting SA on the right track. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss vigilantism, education and dropouts, and they chat about the ANC declaring it will choose better leaders. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the plans by Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen to fix South Africa’s economy. They also talk about Trump and SA, as well as gangs. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Dr. John Endres discuss the effects of lawlessness and lack of property protection on South Africa's poorest people. They also discuss the internal feud in the DA over December and the foot and mouth disease outbreak. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the call for a truce on NHI, Adrian Basson endorsing the DA, and a scandal in Buffalo City. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
SA generals go rogue

SA generals go rogue

2026-01-1927:57

Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira discuss the recent South African naval exercises with China, Russia, the UAE and Iran. They ask if the South African National Defence Force is out of control. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Nicholas Lorimer and Viv Vermark discuss Viv's search for some good vibes for South Africans on the podcast scene as we head into December. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Today's Daily Friend Show wraps up the year that has been and the year ahead. John Endres, Nicholas Lorimer, Hermann Pretorius and Chris Hattingh chat about the economy and politics of South Africa and the world. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Ricardo Teixeria and Nicholas Lorimer discuss South Africa’s long deployment in the DRC. They also discuss the police and the ANC suffering from internal conflict. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the new oversight committee which will oversee the presidency. They also chat about small businesses being in distress and the value of lifestyle audits. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the destruction of property rights in practice from building hijackers. They also chat about rent control and building regulations. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Russia ignores Zuma

Russia ignores Zuma

2025-12-0135:32

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest on the Russian mercenary story involving MK’s senior leaders. They also chat about Sewage problems in Kimberly and Shivambu’s new headache. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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Broos Vilhelmsson

Yes, Marius is definitely going on the no immigration list.

Apr 20th
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Broos Vilhelmsson

That risotto comment is the most inflammatory thing Herman has said. Has he ever had risotto made by an Italian?

Sep 27th
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