Best SA Institute of Race Relations Podcasts (2025)

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The Fatal Conceit 36:24

2d ago36:24

36:24

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Anlu Keeve. They discuss comments on the economy by former EFF member Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on the South African economy and unemployment. They also chat about ActionSA's BEE alternative and they discuss the new Pope. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Malema doesn't get a visa to the UK 19:02

3h ago19:02

19:02

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the claim by the EFF that the UK has banned Malema from the UK. They also discuss the upcoming budget, and they briefly discuss the conflict between India and Pakistan. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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IRR challenges universities to prevent racial classification 23:58

1d ago23:58

23:58

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the IRR’s challenge to University leadership to fight back against the government’s attempts to forcibly classify their staff by race. They also discuss wealth taxes and policing. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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DA challenges Employment Equity Act 20:22

6d ago20:22

20:22

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the DA’s court challenge to the Employment Equity Act amendments. They also discuss “a little dictatorship” and diminishing tax returns. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Podcaster summoned to parliament 30:23

7d ago30:23

30:23

Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the summoning of podcaster Macgyver 'MacG' Mukwevho to come before a parliamentary committee about comments he made about another celebrity. They also discuss the withdrawal of South African troops from DRC, and the Deputy President's comments on the "tran…

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HIV treatment programmes are in trouble 18:36

12d ago18:36

18:36

Sara Gon and Makone Maja discuss the impact of the loss of US funding that supported HIV programmes, the employment equity targets as well as Gauteng government's latest act of malfeasance of renting buildings for millions whilst they own 41 vacant buildings. Viewers can follow Sara on these platforms: ChaiFM - Everything is politics Facebook - htt…

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Third time lucky? 19:09

13d ago19:09

19:09

Hermann Pretorius and Makone Maja review the impact of BEE after 20 years of its implementation, discuss who the VAT impasse favours, and conclude with lessons to be learned from the 2025 Canadian election results. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC withdraws VAT increase 13:46

18d ago13:46

13:46

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the decision by the finance minister to withdraw the VAT increase. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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EFF suggests “Apartheid tax” 15:29

19d ago15:29

15:29

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the EFF’s alternative to the VAT increase. They also discuss the payment of funds to the taxi industry and the IMF growth forecasts for South Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Tripling down on BEE 18:08

20d ago18:08

18:08

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the ANC tripling down on BEE and how some in the ANC are worried about kicking the DA out of the GNU. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA doesn't have any trade reps 17:00

25d ago17:00

17:00

Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the lack of South African trade councillors anywhere in the world. They also chat about the dispute between Joburg and Eskom and Early Childhood development. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC support is cracking 16:21

26d ago16:21

16:21

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ANC’s weakening support base, the ANC’s view of itself, and the health minister promising new hospitals. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The game has changed: a new era in SA politics. 15:26

27d ago15:26

15:26

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the results of an IRR poll which has the DA, for the first time in South African history, being the largest party in the country. Hermann's Full presentation on the results of the poll here: https://www.youtube.com/live/rBmy68RnMqQ Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Corporate SA gets it wrong again 34:29

1M ago34:29

34:29

Today's Daily friend show with Chris Patterson, Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss a common view that politics is about squabbles. They also discuss the human cost of poverty, and racial classification. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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"The boss lady has arrived" 15:06

1M ago15:06

15:06

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the over the top state of the city address ceremony in Tshwane, they also talk about nuclear power and an EFF-DA team up. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The budget is made up and the money ain’t there 16:35

1M ago16:35

16:35

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the practice of irresponsible municipal budgeting. They also chat about the impossibility of NHI and how SA is forced to hustle. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC is obsessed with power 16:52

1M ago16:52

16:52

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ANC’s desire to blow up the GNU slowly. They also discuss the IRR engaging with the EFF and MK as well as a scam run by North Korea. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The great GNU stand-off 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Michael Morris. They discuss the current state of the GNU which seems to be on the verge of collapse. They also discuss the taxi industry and a corruption allegation in Gauteng. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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South Africans are hungry for change 33:53

1M ago33:53

33:53

Today's Show with Terence Corrigan, Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Patterson. They discuss the findings of a recent survey from the Brenthurst foundation. They also chat about the collapsing GNU and possible sanctions on SA by the US. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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VAT rise passes 23:37

1M ago23:37

23:37

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the passing of the fiscal framework, the future of KZN , and tariffs! Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa thinks the DA has made a big mistake 19:23

1M ago19:23

19:23

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest budget battles and the incoming US tariff policy. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC unveils plan B 17:25

1M ago17:25

17:25

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest in budget negotiations and falling CEO confidence in South Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Is the GNU about to change completely? 36:43

1M ago36:43

36:43

Today's Daily Friend show with Sara Gon, John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the prospects of a deal on the budget between the DA and ANC and if this will change the way the GNU has worked up until now. They also discuss some comments by the Chairman of Eskom on race and Eskom and they end with a discussion of KZN politics. Website · Fac…

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NO MORE RACE LAWS! 23:41

2M ago23:41

23:41

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the IRR's new "No more race laws" bill. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Debt debt and more debt 17:17

2M ago17:17

17:17

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the staggering amount of money municipalities owe to Eskom. They also talk about income tax bracket creep and the new U.S. ambassador. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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No one to judge 15:24

2M ago15:24

15:24

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the Gauteng court draft directive to seek mediation before coming to court. They also discuss ANC budget woes and an old Zuma defender who has changed his tune. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Only 2% of SA air force aircraft working 33:58

2M ago33:58

33:58

Today's Daily Friend Show with Michael Morris, Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss a report on the South African air force which claims only 2% of its aircraft are working. They also discuss the comments by Ebrahim Rasool upon his return to South Africa and they finish with the ANC's seeming inability to do better. Website · Faceboo…

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We have already been stopped! 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the shocking, unintentional admission of weakness by Fikile Mbalula. They also discuss No More Race Laws and a by-election victory. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Mk party accused of nepotism 14:29

2M ago14:29

14:29

Sara Gon and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest conflict within MK. They also chat about the auditor-general's report on KZN and demands from the head of operation Dudula. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The true costs of BEE 14:15

2M ago14:15

14:15

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the costs BEE imposes on South Africa and how it fails to uplift the lives of black South Africans. They also discuss the massive scale of misspending in Johannesburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA’s ambassador to the US gets cancelled 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and John Endres. They discuss the expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool by the U.S. government. They also chat about a big bank's assessment of EWC and the the DA's offer to the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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South Africa: struggling to make it 35:51

2M ago35:51

35:51

Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Hattingh, Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the massive roadblocks to developing South Africa's manufacturing sector. They also discuss an investment package from the EU and the epidemic of extortion. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Cricket SA punishes team for too many coloured players 15:58

2M ago15:58

15:58

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the decision by Cricket SA to punish a cricket team for not having enough black players. They also discuss a decision by the health minister to ban particular products, and the growth in interracial households in SA. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive p…

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Going, going, Godongwana 13:51

2M ago13:51

13:51

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the budget and what it portends for the Government of National Unity (GNU). ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we’ll show you how we put more money back in your pocket without hefty upfront…

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Our public health system doesn't deserve our trust 15:41

2M ago15:41

15:41

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the report of the health ombudsman on the state of Helen Joseph Hospital. They also discuss a social media fuss around sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie and racial quotas as well as “e-voting”. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion!…

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Deal or no deal? Looks like no deal 33:23

2M ago33:23

33:23

Today's Daily Friend Show with Michael Morris, Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the ongoing impasse over the national budget with the ANC refusing to give up a VAT increase and they also discuss a new justification for the Expropriation Act. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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A tale of two cities 30:44

2M ago30:44

30:44

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Michael Morris. They discuss the shocking comparison between the situation in Cape Town and Johannesburg. One city struggles to keep the lights on, and the other is escaping from Eskom. They also discuss the state of NHI. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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South Africa is wasting its greatest asset 16:09

2M ago16:09

16:09

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the fall in capital investment in our mining sector. They also discuss Ramaphosa’s comments on the state of Johannesburg and a lottery scandal. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we’ll show yo…

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ANC under siege on all fronts 12:44

2M ago12:44

12:44

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the difficult position the ANC finds itself in with bad polling and setbacks on policy fronts. They also discuss the lack of anti-venom in SA and Africa. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we’ll …

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SA’s sickly economy 15:40

2M ago15:40

15:40

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the bad economic growth numbers for SA in 2024. They also talk about Fikile Mbalula’s moves to assume leadership of the ANC. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! Book a free or business or household audit, and we’ll show you how we put more mon…

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The ANC's Last Chance 57:52

2M ago57:52

57:52

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius speak to Gabriel Makin of the Social Research Foundation about the SRF's latest polling and what it tells us about where South Africa is headed. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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"Open but not working” 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

Today's Daily Friend Show with Chris Hattingh, Chris Patterson and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the ongoing debate about the new budget, cadre deployment at SAA and the deeds office not working. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC: leaderless, directionless, formless 20:52

2M ago20:52

20:52

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss how the ANC seems trapped in its own world, unable to make decisions. They also talk about the opening of the G20 summit and the importance of media owners taking care with what they own. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC is brought down to budget reality 15:04

2M ago15:04

15:04

Today's show with Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discusses the struggle to draw up a new national budget and some developments on the VBS case. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SAA state capture continued? 17:39

3M ago17:39

17:39

Marius Roodt and Makone Maja discuss the contentions SAA CEO candidate selection process that's riddled with ANC interference; the MK Party's disciplinary hearing of Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla; and comment on the Gauteng State of the Province address. ------------------ Hudaco Energy is thrilled to offer Daily Friend listeners an exclusive promotion! B…

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New poll with ANC at 32% 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Sara Gon. They discuss new polling from the SRF which suggests the ANC is polling at only 32%. They also chat about the return of loadshedding. Lastly they discuss who owns the land in SA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Crime down but still very high 34:20

3M ago34:20

34:20

Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve, Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the reduction in the murder rate, the refusal to fund NHI and how Joburg spends money badly. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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A united front against VAT 17:50

3M ago17:50

17:50

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the rush to claim credit by political parties over the defeat of VAT. They also discuss MK's internal battles and the SARS commissioner vs the finance minister. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Is this the day South Africa changed? 18:06

3M ago18:06

18:06

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the canceling of the budget speech in parliament. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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BEE doesn't fight inequality 18:50

3M ago18:50

18:50

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss John John Steenhuisen's attack on Sakeliga about BEE in agriculture. They also chat about Gwede Mantashe and Iran and ANC internal battles. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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