Best SA Institute of Race Relations Podcasts (2024)

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Lesufi sings a different tune 36:29

4h ago36:29

36:29

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja. They discuss the ongoing debate about the DA involvement in the government of Gauteng. They also discuss the 100 days without load-shedding and the DA minister of education's promise to eradicate pit toilets. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Sp…

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MK election claims withdrawn | Daily Friend Wrap 17:31

1h ago17:31

17:31

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the withdrawal of the MK party’s election court case. They also discuss multinationals pulling out of South African gas exploration and they chat about the ANC’s statement on policy continuity. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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No Unity government for Gauteng | Daily Friend Wrap 17:20

17h ago17:20

17:20

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the collapse of talks around forming a cabinet in Gauteng. They also discuss tomorrow's British election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Can they survive? : GNU analysis | Daily Fiend Wrap 21:26

2d ago21:26

21:26

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss what the non-ANC ministers will have to do to survive in the government of national unity. They also discuss the chaos inside the MK party. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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We have a new government 34:58

3d ago34:58

34:58

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the composition of the new cabinet announced by president Ramaphosa last night. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Negotiation purgatory 31:35

6d ago31:35

31:35

Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the GNU negotiations, how Ramaphosa is desperately trying to project strength within the ANC and how the DA doesn't want to look like a bunch of quitters. They also discuss Biden's disastrous debate performance in the first US presidential debate of 2024. Sub…

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Its do or die for the GNU | Daily Friend Wrap 15:56

7d ago15:56

15:56

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the final battle for cabinet and speculate if the GNU will last. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Creeping closer to cabinet: Catching the Wildebeest | Daily Friend Wrap 19:36

8d ago19:36

19:36

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the latest news on the GNU and the composition of MK’s parliamentary caucus. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Speculation vortex: GNU on the line | Daily Friend Wrap 15:09

9d ago15:09

15:09

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ongoing discussions over the Government of national unity. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC refuses to break up with SACP 40:43

10d ago40:43

40:43

Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the latest developments with regards to government of national unity. They also discuss racial breakdown of the voting habits of South Africans and how the DA's campaigns don't seem to work as they would like. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Ap…

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GNU or never: Can the GNU survive the fight over cabinet 31:03

13d ago31:03

31:03

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Marius Roodt and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the emerging tensions between the DA and ANC in the GNU and ask if these can be resolved. They also discuss the Joburg debt to Eskom and expanding the GNU to municipal level. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spot…

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IFP beats MK in KZN | Daily Friend Wrap 15:26

14d ago15:26

15:26

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the most recent by-elections and the incredible performance of the IFP in some by-elections in KZN as well as some DA victories. They also chat about the MK party’s claims of election fraud and how weak their case is. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Mk really are a bit insane | Daily Friend Wrap 19:06

15d ago19:06

19:06

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the radical racist rhetoric coming from the MK party. They also discuss the inauguration of Ramaphosa and the early tests of the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The last minute forging of the GNU | Daily Friend Wrap 17:31

16d ago17:31

17:31

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the mad dash to sign a deal for the GNU between the ANC and DA last was signed with only minutes to spare. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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A GNU, if you can keep it. 40:26

20d ago40:26

40:26

Today's Daily Friend Show with Hermann Pretorius, Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discusses the announcement of the Government of National Unity between the ANC, DA and IFP. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Last minute scrambles for deals 16:53

21d ago16:53

16:53

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the last minute negotiations as the election of the president looms. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The high stakes battle for KZN | Daily Friend Wrap 18:59

22d ago18:59

18:59

Nicholas Lorimer and Sara Gon discuss the politics of KZN and how the MK party may be locked out of power in KZN and what this might mean for the party’s internal politics. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Two deputy presidents? 14:31

24d ago14:31

14:31

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the latest media reporting on coalition negotiations, the power of the speaker of parliament and if MK will take its seats in Parliament. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Government of (sort of) national unity 32:50

25d ago32:50

32:50

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the emerging details of a potential coalition deal between the ANC-DA and IFP. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Negotiate for change | Daily Friend Wrap 15:39

29d ago15:39

15:39

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the potential for coalition negotiations to bring real change in the next parliament and the incredibly short time SA gives parties to negotiate coalitions after elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Coalition Con | Daily Friend Wrap 13:24

1M ago13:24

13:24

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the proposals for a Government of National Unity (GNU), and why such an idea is unlikely to work out. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC infighting over which coalition to take | Daily Friend Wrap 16:36

1M ago16:36

16:36

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the internal conflicts within the ANC over which coalition deal to take in the aftermath of the 2024 election. They also discuss the shrinking SA economy and a PA/ANC coalition. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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It's a new South Africa | South African 2024 election 33:03

1M ago33:03

33:03

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the ongoing aftermath of the South African 2024 election. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Well that was a mess: First reaction to the 2024 election | Daily Friend Wrap 13:35

1M ago13:35

13:35

Nicholas Lorimer, and Chris Hattingh discuss the early results of the 2024 South African election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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An uncertain election | Daily Friend Wrap 12:25

1M ago12:25

12:25

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss special voting and the uncertain result of tomorrow's election. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Last minute election scramble 32:38

1M ago32:38

32:38

Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the last-minute election speech by President Ramaphosa, claims of vote rigging, and the great oil and gas bounty. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Bye Bye Patel 33:00

1M ago33:00

33:00

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Marius Roodt and Chris Hattingh. They discuss the retirement of minister Ebrahim Patel after 15 years of major influence on economic policy. They also discuss the lifespan of the MK party and lastly discuss the Ingonyama Trust. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on…

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ANC’s Hail Mary election plan | Daily Friend Wrap 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ANC’s promise to implement a Basic Income Grant within 2 years of winning the 2024 election. They also discuss the seemingly imminent collapse of Joburg’s electricity supply. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Why don't we care about what happens in Limpopo? | Daily Friend Wrap 14:37

2M ago14:37

14:37

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the wounding of a young girl in an alleged shootout between EFF and ANC supporters in Limpopo. They also discuss the ANC blaming unemployment on population growth and talk of Eskom nuclear reactors. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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We wont steal the money, trust us : ANC on NHI | Daily Friend Wrap 16:47

2M ago16:47

16:47

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the ANC's latest promises on NHI, the possibility of carbon taxes from the EU and the current state of our elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Zuma can’t be MK’s MP 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, John Endres and Sara Gon. They discuss the constitutional court ruling that Jacob Zuma is not allowed to stand for parliament in the 2024 elections. They also chat about the real human cost of South Africa's unemployment crisis and the death of the president of Iran. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Su…

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Universal basic income isn't going to work in South Africa. 36:38

2M ago36:38

36:38

Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the prospects of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) in South Africa. They also chat about NHI and immigration. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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The police who were abandoned | Daily Friend Wrap 16:28

2M ago16:28

16:28

Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer, discuss a town in the Eastern Cape where the traffic cops say they have been abandoned by their superiors. They also discuss the passage of the NHI bill and they discuss MKs appeal outside of KZN. [Photo: GCIS] Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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"Only the ANC can save you" | Daily Friend Wrap 15:51

2M ago15:51

15:51

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss a recent campaign pitch by President Ramaphosa. They also discuss electoral reform and race in cricket. (Photo: GCIS) Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Your healthcare is now at risk | Daily Friend Wrap 17:13

2M ago17:13

17:13

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the President's announcement that the National Health Insurance will be signed into law on Wednesday. They also discuss the latest unemployment figures and Thabo Mbeki no longer campaigning for the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Eskom rising from the ashes? 39:23

2M ago39:23

39:23

Terence Corrigan and Michael Morris join Makone Maja to discuss Eskom’s significant improvement in energy capacity and the influence of the private sector in these gains. They comment the planning and bureaucratic recruitment failures of some of the Bus-Rapid Transport systems and conclude with mapping some of the potential outcomes in the much-pre…

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SABC refuses to air flag ad 32:26

2M ago32:26

32:26

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Sara Gon. They discuss the SABC refusing to air the DA’s recent advert. They also chat about Gwede Mantashe’s comments on oil drilling and NGOs and lastly they discuss the arrival of Fikile Mbalula in a township in an armored car. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple P…

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Education under threat: the BELA bill | Daily Friend Wrap 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

Makone Maja, and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the imminent passage of the BELA bill. They also chat about MK's youth leader and rate the posters of SA's political parties. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Fun with flags: the DA, a burning flag and the social media storm | Daily Friend Wrap 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the DA’s election advert which contains the image of a burning flag. They also discuss the police struggling to win back elite officers. Lastly they chat about the arrival of Amazon in South Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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How Ramaphosa might lose the presidency | Daily Friend Wrap 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss a piece on News 24 which suggests that the IFP could end up with the presidency after the 2029 election. They also discuss the billing dispute between Joburg and Eskom and the battle between the IEC and Zuma. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Loadshedding: A counter-revolutionary plot? 32:46

2M ago32:46

32:46

Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss claims by Thabo Mbeki that loadshedding was deliberately caused. They also discuss the murder of Babita Deokaran and the ANC's ruralization. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ratings agency predicts SA coalition chaos 31:33

2M ago31:33

31:33

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Sara Gon. They discuss some recent political analysis by Moody’s Rating Agency. They also discuss a fire in Johannesburg and the lack of return on the investment in SOEs. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscribe on Apple Podcasts · Subscribe on Spotify · Website · Facebook · Instag…

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Are you being targeted by political ads? | Daily Friend Wrap 17:54

2M ago17:54

17:54

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the use of Facebook and Instagram for political adverts in SA. They also chat about the South African Communist Party’s belief that the west is trying to sabotage SA. Lastly, they discuss the wage promises Malema has made to mineworkers. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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SA mining toxic to foreign money | Daily Friend Wrap 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the toxic environment for companies looking to invest in South Africa. They also chat about Xiluva and MK and the proposal by ActionSA to rename Durban metro. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Is Zuma's MK party illegal? 40:27

2M ago40:27

40:27

Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja. They discuss accusations that the MK party forged its signatures it needed to register, and the party's infighting. They also discuss BEE requirements for real estate agents, and the minimum wage. Finally they discuss Iran sentencing a rapper to death. Website · Facebook · I…

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Cops vs Cops 36:12

2M ago36:12

36:12

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve. They discuss the show down between Johannesburg Metro Cops and The South African Police Service after the shooting of a JMPD officer by SAPS. They also discuss the ANC being held in contempt of court and Thabo Mbeki out on the campaign trail for the ANC. Subscribe on …

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How far into your life can a company reach? | Daily Friend Wrap 18:15

2M ago18:15

18:15

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss a case where a woman was fired for smoking at home. They also discuss the slow rate of economic growth and the latest by-elections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Is Zuma very sick? | Daily Friend Wrap 21:08

2M ago21:08

21:08

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the news reports that Zuma has had a spell of poor health recently. They also discuss the attempted arrest of the City Manager of Johannesburg and lastly, they talk about a proposal from the manifesto of Rise Mzanzi. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Zuma and MK coming for your stuff | Daily Friend Wrap 15:39

2M ago15:39

15:39

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the crazy ideas proposed by Zuma’s MK party. They also discuss Terrorist funding in South Africa and illegal electricity connections. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa and the big banks 32:36

3M ago32:36

32:36

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Michael Morris. They discuss comments President Ramaphosa made with regard to businesses and the "monopolistic" control of the big banks. They also discuss a leaked recording from the ANC and lastly they discuss the ANC losing to MK in court. Subscribe on Google Podcasts · Subscr…

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