The podcast report: searching for the good vibes in SA

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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.

9 Dec 2025 4AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

The Shadowy world of SA political influencers

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the growing sophistication of online influence campaigns on South African social media. They also chat about the new minister of Social development Dina Pule and Thabo Mbeki trying to rescue SA-US relations.

2 Jul 11AM 34 min

Cabinet reshuffled but don't miss the real problem

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris talk about the cabinet reshuffle announced by the president, the Madlanga commission, and Zuma in India.

1 Jul 9AM 29 min

The Day South Africa didn’t burn down

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the June 30th marches against immigration. They also chat about Steenhusien's reaction to his demotion and inflation worries.

30 Jun 10AM 30 min

Inside South Africa’s Political Future | Full interview with John Endres

Nicholas Lorimer interviews the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations about South Africa's political landscape. Where is the country headed? Can it be rescued from its current crisis?

29 Jun 9AM 1 hour

SA holds its breath for June 30th | The Daily Friend Show Live

Today's Daily Friend Show with Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer. They chat about the looming 30th of June deadline for all foreigners to leave SA. They also discuss the Madlanga commission and SA's policy towards BRICS.

26 Jun 8AM 45 min