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  • The Mbeki Code and the latest polls

    The Mbeki Code and the latest polls
    Oct 5 2026
    Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling from News 24 about the upcoming local government election. They also discuss the Thabo Mbeki monograph and its claims about BEE and race relations in South Africa.

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    42 min
  • The sweet insidious ideology of "cakeism"

    The sweet insidious ideology of "cakeism"
    Oct 14 2026
    In another episode of Writers' Room Reads, Nicholas Lorimer reads his article "I love Democracy" on the politics of no trade-offs. The article first appeared here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/08/07/i-love-democracy/ Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    10 min
  • Demagogues vs Journalists

    Demagogues vs Journalists
    Oct 12 2026
    Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the public clash between News24 journalists and Jacinta Ngobese Zuma. They also chat about Jacob Zuma's health and the future effects on the MK party.

    Image: Jacinta Ngobese/Instagram

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    33 min
  • Huge battle in Mpumalanga

    Huge battle in Mpumalanga
    Oct 2 2026
    Today's Live show with Ricardo Teixeira, and Nicholas Lorimer discusses zama zamas run amok, more trouble on the African continent and a feisty political debate moment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    36 min
  • South Africa's bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh

    South Africa's bark is bigger than its bite | Chris Hattingh
    Sep 30 2026
    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 Chris' article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/09/21/is-south-africa-serious-about-its-sovereignty/

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    25 min
  • Who is really behind Zuma?

    Who is really behind Zuma?
    Sep 28 2026
    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 AFRIKANERS IN SOUTH AFRICA. You can find it linked here: https://x.com/TMFoundation_/status/2104173724023054388?s=20
    They also chat about an NHI scandal.

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    34 min
  • IDAC must be scrapped | Paul Hoffman

    IDAC must be scrapped | Paul Hoffman
    Sep 23 2026
    Advocate Paul Hoffman explains why IDAC needs to be scrapped and replaced with an institution that has the independence and mandate to properly tackle corruption.

    Read the article here: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/09/14/preserving-the-idac-in-any-way-would-be-a-mistake/

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    27 min
  • Chaos at EFF KZN event

    Chaos at EFF KZN event
    Sep 21 2026
    Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie discuss a class between supporters of Ngizwe Mchunu and the EFF over the weekend in KZN. They also talk about ANC factional conflict and efforts in Nelson Mandela Bay to get people out to vote. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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    34 min