The Daily Friend Show

China threatens revenge on the UK, New York Times in turmoil and Tito says we need a new plan

Nicholas Lorimer speaks to Sara Gon and Hermann Pretorius about the possible inevitability of China's rise, whether the New York Times is doomed for capture by propagandists, and the chance that SA's finance minister will (or can) bring the government to its senses. If you enjoy the show, don't forget…

15 Jul 2020 9AM 35 min

Lockdown revised, church gunfights and a surprising inequality report

Nicholas Lorimer chats to Sara Gon and Gabriel Crouse for their thoughts on the changes to the lockdown regulations, whether our media is covering churches as much as it should and Gabriel unpacks the inequality report. If you enjoy the show don't forget to subscribe!

13 Jul 2020 10AM 41 min

Land invasions, farm attacks, Premiers catch Covid-19 and biltong goes global

Nicholas Lorimer chats to Terence Corrigan and Gabriel Crouse about the ongoing problems with land invasions across the country, the rural security situation, Gabriel gives an update on Covid-19 and we discuss the growing biltong market in Scotland and South Africa’s cultural overseas exports. If you enjoy the show don't…

10 Jul 2020 10AM 40 min

IRR Campaigns Update: Are the banks selling us out on EWC?

Nicholas Lorimer asks Hermann Pretorius about the IRR's latest campaigns in defense of property rights and how South Africa's big banks are avoiding answering the important questions on EWC.

9 Jul 2020 9AM 16 min

"Principled" MK Vets, EFF says take all land and ISIS threatens SA

For your listening pleasure over a cup of coffee and a koeksister, on today’s edition of the Daily Friend Show, Nicholas Lorimer speaks to Sara Gon and John Endres about the generally poor state of the MK veterans association and a UN report on the devastation that is predicted to…

8 Jul 2020 8AM 33 min

Command Council here to stay? Chinese sabre rattling and is Gauteng headed for another hard lockdown?

Marius Roodt, Terence Corrigan, and Hermann Pretorius discuss a leaked document that is purportedly from the government envisaging what post-lockdown SA will look like, Chinese sabre rattling, and could Gauteng be headed for another lockdown?’ If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast player.

6 Jul 2020 10AM 33 min

Whispering in private what should be said in public, race nationalism and the narrow gate of public discourse

Nicholas Lorimer asks Michael Morris and Gabriel Crouse for their thoughts on the health of South Africa’s public discourse and how we have come to what seems to be the ever-narrowing realm of topics for discussion. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe on your favourite podcast player.

2 Jul 2020 10AM 39 min

EWC is back in parliament, court victory for Afrikaans language rights and Cele speaks about police brutality

Terence Corrigan, Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the reestablishment of the Section 25 review committee, the victory of Afriforum in the supreme court of appeals against Unisa and Bheki Cele’s comments on police brutality. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform.

1 Jul 2020 9AM 36 min

Open the parks! Eastern Cape Healthcare collapses and SAA social compact breaks down

Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Alex Weiss discuss Alex’s petition to Joburg City Parks to open green spaces, the carnage in the Eastern Cape’s healthcare system and Gordhan's battle with the unions in SAA. If you enjoy the show, it would mean a great deal to our podcast team if…

29 Jun 2020 10AM 32 min

Frans Cronje’s thoughts on the budget, is there a 2nd wave of Covid-19? and surprising data on cops from America

Frans Cronje and Gabriel Crouse join Nicholas Lorimer to give further thoughts on the Supplementary Budget tabled by Tito Mboweni, discuss if there is a 2nd wave of Covid-19 coming and reveal some surprising findings on police data from the U.S. If you enjoy the show, don't forget to subscribe…

26 Jun 2020 7AM 38 min

Daily Friend Show Special: Update on the IRR's 'IMF #ChangeGear' campaign

In conversation with Nicholas Lorimer, Hermann Pretorius provides feedback on the IRR's IMF #ChangeGear campaign.

25 Jun 2020 9AM 13 min

The Budget Crisis is here

Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Hermann Pretorius discuss Tito Mboweni's just tabled emergency budget adjustment speech. If you enjoy the show, it would mean a great deal to our podcast team if you could rate and review it on your favourite podcast player.

24 Jun 2020 11AM 23 min

Alterations to the Electoral Act, DA loses BEE court case and Malawi reruns election

Nicholas Lorimer chats to Sara Gon and Marius Roodt about the consequences of the changes to the electoral system which allows for independents to stand. They also discuss the DA’s battle in the courts over BEE regulations on Covid-19 relief and the crew discusses the latest developments in Malawi’s democracy…

22 Jun 2020 10AM 29 min

Alcohol ban back on the table, state to lead economic recovery and Chess makes waves online

Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Gabriel Crouse discuss the President's openness to re-banning alcohol and his announcement that the state will lead the post-Covid recovery and we chat about the enormous surge in the popularity of Chess matches online. If you enjoy the show, it would mean a great deal…

19 Jun 2020 9AM 31 min

Youth Day, VBS arrests and China battles new Covid-19 outbreak

Nicholas Lorimer, Marius Roodt and Terence Corrigan chat about the problem of youth unemployment, the move by the EFF to get rid of alcohol, the arrests in connection with VBS, and the difficulties of getting rid of Covid-19.

17 Jun 2020 10AM 29 min

Eastern Cape grapples with Covid-19, the New York Times falls and Tito looks for cash

Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Hermann Pretorious chat about the spike in Covid-19 cases across the country and the poor response of the Eastern Cape, the fall of the New York Times editorial to wokeism and the adjusted budget planned for the post Covid-19 world.

15 Jun 2020 9AM 33 min

Nelson Mandela Foundation justifies violence, Gov's new plan for SOEs and Gareth Cliff to host new TV Show

Nicholas Lorimer talks to Hermann Pretorius and Sara Gon about the statement justifying violence by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the government’s new State-owned enterprises advisory body, and the exciting news that Gareth Cliff will soon be hosting a weekly current affairs TV show.

12 Jun 2020 10AM 28 min

Daily Friend Show Special - IRR to IMF: Don't fund destructive policies

Nicholas Lorimer asks Hermann Pretorius about the IRR's latest campaign, urging major IMF donor countries, in considering any appeal for relief from SA, to bear in mind the country’s pursuit of destructive government policies (such as EWC, BEE, and NHI), which damage its economy and compromise its prospects of a…

11 Jun 2020 10AM 12 min

Business confidence hits rock bottom, Burundi’s president dies and it's JK Rowling vs the Trans Rights Movement

Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Marius Roodt discuss the complete collapse in South African business confidence, the sudden death of Burundi’s president and JK Rowling’s comments on trans people and the ensuing ruckus.

10 Jun 2020 11AM 25 min

Living your principles, alcoholism and due process rights

Nicholas Lorimer asks Gabriel Crouse and Terence Corrigan about living your principles in politics and religion, the challenge alcoholism poses to liberal ideas, and the #BlackLivesMatter protests that have swept across many countries across the world.

8 Jun 2020 11AM 41 min