Best SA Institute of Race Relations Podcasts (2025)

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Has the ANC’s election campaign already collapsed? 34:09

19h ago34:09

34:09

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer talk about early problems with the ANC's election campaign, and they also discuss employment equity amendment regulations, and they talk about an act of vigilanteism. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Crisis and decline: Joburg council turns on itself 24:34

2d ago24:34

24:34

Today's show John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the internal conflict in the Joburg coalition. They also discuss the rift between the ANC and SACP and the Madlanga commission. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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BEE a "system that privileges the existent or aspirant elite" 40:07

5d ago40:07

40:07

Today's show with Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discussed the recent report from Open Secrets which criticizes BEE. They also discuss an MK Party protest in Durban, the declining number of households with reliable water and NSFAS shortfalls. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Malema found guilty of hate speech 29:16

6d ago29:16

29:16

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the hate speech ruling against Julius Malema in the Equality Court, they also discuss the state of NHI, and they discuss funding education. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Refusal to change: A party in decline 24:19

7d ago24:19

24:19

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss appointments in the city of Johannesburg, regulating speech and a new political alliance. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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South Africans are feeling less safe 18:53

8d ago18:53

18:53

South African's feeling less safe Chris Hattigh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the most recent public service survey conducted by Stats SA. They also talk about the Mahlangu commission being delayed, and they discuss public-private partnerships on train networks. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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People look at the ANC "With horror and shame" 28:37

9d ago28:37

28:37

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the growing evidence that the ANC is in big trouble in the next municipal election. They also discuss a shocking lack of resources in the South African Police Service and a legacy of broken promises in the Limpopo village. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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South Africa is at a critical moment 38:34

12d ago38:34

38:34

Today's show with Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres. They discuss the rapid decline of the ANC, efforts to devolve police powers, and what the people of Joburg want from their government. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Does Mkhwanazi have the real answers to unemployment? 21:26

13d ago21:26

21:26

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss comments on labour laws made by Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi. They also discuss the fallout from the visit of the South African military leadership to Iran, and they discuss dissolving South Africa's tourism board. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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SA’s apathy nightmare 26:36

14d ago26:36

26:36

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss crime and apathy, and also discuss money in politics and the rising cost of living. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The ANC's incredible double standard 25:57

15d ago25:57

25:57

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the ANC's threats to take appropriate measures against some of its members for ill-discipline. They also discuss people taking action to fix their own communities, and they discuss taxi mafias. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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New shock poll in Joburg for the ANC 26:10

16d ago26:10

26:10

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss recent polling, which shows the ANC at around 20% in Johannesburg. They also discuss the opening of the National Dialogue, and they also discuss abandoning South African helicopters in the DRC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Competition not protection 33:12

19d ago33:12

33:12

Today's Daily Friend Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. On today's episode, they discuss problems with the car manufacturing industry. A terrible story which has caused great suffering in ordinary people's lives due to the failure of a state owned company, electricity reforms and the latest on the national dialogue. Website · Facebook · Ins…

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The Chief of the SA must be fired 32:02

20d ago32:02

32:02

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the fallout of the SA military chief's visit to Iran, they also discuss the IRR's latest campaign about the moral fraud of fake transformation, and they discuss a service delivery protest in Soweto. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA cozies up to Iran 21:42

21d ago21:42

21:42

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss a visit by South Africa's military chief to Iran, they also discuss the national dialogue, and they discuss small businesses in trouble in SA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA's most dysfunctional city gets more chaotic 34:54

22d ago34:54

34:54

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss growing tension in the Joburg coalition government, they also discuss the increase in the unemployment rate, and they also discuss Operation Dudula. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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They were warned 24:17

23d ago24:17

24:17

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss how many of South Africa's problems were easily avoidable if the government had made the right choices. They also discuss crazy corruption stories that have been in the news, and lastly, they talk about the shrinking importance of the national dialogue. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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The not so national dialogue 32:31

26d ago32:31

32:31

Today's show with Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss growing problems with the national dialogue promoted by President Cyril Ramaphosa. They also discuss the police and an award that the IRR won in East Africa. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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You can't solve alcohol use with communism 26:13

27d ago26:13

26:13

Today's show with Anlu Keeve and Hermann Pretorius sees them discuss the recent swat between Minister Gwede Mantashe and Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman about giving the United States access to Africa’s critical minerals. They also discuss Godongwana slamming top metros for their financial mismanagement, as well as a new proposal by Treasury to put a min…

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Things fall apart, ANC digs in 22:15

28d ago22:15

22:15

Today's show with Nicholas Larimer and John Endres sees them discuss the ANC digging in after its national executive committee meeting. They also discuss trouble in the coalition government in Johannesburg, as well as a new law seeking to tighten the requirements for what it means to be a parliamentarian. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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The end of Ramaphoria 25:12

29d ago25:12

25:12

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the end of the Ramaphoria era in South Africa's politics. They also chat about violence against municipal officials and the ANC's declaration that the economy is in crisis. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The ANC's big money trouble 20:15

30d ago20:15

20:15

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the ANC's most recent NEC meeting, the growing municipal crisis in Johannesburg, and a strange fake news video. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Lesufi's witch hunt 30:52

1M ago30:52

30:52

Nicholas Lorimer and Herman Pretorius discuss state capture attempts at Pretoria High School for Girls. They also discuss attempts to limit the property rights of the poorest South Africans and increasing conflict inside the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa’s plans in shambles 21:26

1M ago21:26

21:26

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the ANC's foreign policy and how it seems to be completely falling apart, as well as Eskom's desperate attempts to hold on to its monopoly. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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South Africa's State highjacked to feed the connected 20:47

1M ago20:47

20:47

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the inability of the Mpumalanga Education Provincial Department to fill vacancies, the life expectancy of South Africans, and infrastructure, and why it matters. Read the report and watch the webinar: https://irr.org.za/reports/the-irrs-blueprint-for-growth/the-irr-blueprint-for-growth-2025/5-the-irrs-blu…

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The ANC has lost touch with reality 19:41

1M ago19:41

19:41

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss ANC foreign policy, GNU politics and the Zondo commission. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA's great debt crisis 24:19

1M ago24:19

24:19

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the debt problems in Gauteng and what this says about the larger problem of debt in the South African middle class, they also discuss some Petty and silly diplomatic moves by South African government officials, and they talk about a big victory in a by-election for the PA. Website · Facebook · Instagram…

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Corruption chickens coming home to roost? 32:51

1M ago32:51

32:51

In this episode of The Daily Friend Show, Michael Morris and Hermann Pretorius dive into the multi-faceted and evergreen issue of corruption. A new proposed law in Washington, D.C., paves the way for the US government to put sanctions on some SA politicians. Meanwhile, back home, a small ANC concession on corruption, the firing of Minister Nkabane,…

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Ramaphosa blinks to save budget 22:09

1M ago22:09

22:09

In today's episode, Marius Roodt and Hermann Pretorius take a look at the sacking of the ANC's Minister of Higher Education and Training, Kenny Kunene of the PA, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, and a time when an English-speaking Springbok captain was enough to upset those in power. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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SA must confront some hard truths 23:44

1M ago23:44

23:44

In this episode of The Daily Friend Show, John Endres and Hemann Pretorius break down how South Africa is facing a moment of truth in terms of politics, policies, and national priorities. Is the DA trapped by a 'white' label? Is President Ramaphosa telling the truth about needed reforms? Will South Africa face reality in its relationship with the U…

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PIC lends corruption accused Day Break Foods more money 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

Anlu Keeve, Marius Roodt and Makone Maja probe South Africa’s grim growth outlook, youth unemployment rates and debt-burdened workers. They also react to the Public Incorporation Fund (PIC) lending more money to Day Break Foods which is under criminal investigation for corruption. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Empowerment that uplifts all 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

Hermann Pretorius and Makone Maja discuss the launch of the IRR’s Freedom From Poverty Bill, a leaked report that the National Security Council investigated DA MP Emma Powell for her trip to the US, and the results of the latest round of by-elections. Freedom From Poverty Bill webinar launch with Dr Anthea Jeffery and Makone: https://www.youtube.co…

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Matters of national security 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

Terence Corrigan and Makone Maja discuss Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni's briefing to the media about a coup d'eta being a possible risk to the country; the Presidency's response to the DA accusing it of hiding the US rejecting Mcebisi Jonas' credentials as special envoy to the United States; and end with reports of worsening Johannesburg power outa…

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US rejects Ramaphosa’s envoy 19:19

2M ago19:19

19:19

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the allegations from the DA that the United States has denied credentials to Mcebisi Jonas, Ramaphosa's special envoy to the US. They also discuss protests against infrastructure projects in poor areas. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa opens Pandora’s Box 23:18

2M ago23:18

23:18

Dr John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the announcement by the president of a commission of enquiry into the police. They also discuss the shocking contrast between the national dialogue and the real economic position of millions of South Africans. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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City of cutoffs 34:59

2M ago34:59

34:59

Today's Daily Friend Show with Terence Corrigan, and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the billing mismanagement of Johannesburg. They also discuss the failures of the the mining ministry and an MK fundraiser. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA can do it 19:22

2M ago19:22

19:22

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss South Africa's great economic potential, what the president should say about the police minister and a rare ANC economic win. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Tariff time approaches 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss US SA relations and the looming threat of tariffs. They also discuss deepening economic problems in South Africa and the accusations that the police minister is covering up for political killings. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Will ActionSA sacrifice to save Tshwane? 22:28

2M ago22:28

22:28

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the looming battle over the city manager of Tshwane. They also discuss formalizing the informal sector. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Cops & Robbers? 23:25

2M ago23:25

23:25

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss accusations by a senior cop that the Minister of police is covering up for political killings. They also discuss a Bidvest bursary that excludes poor white kids, and they discuss a problem with the president's plane. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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ANC kicks SACP out of meeting 18:13

2M ago18:13

18:13

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing split between the ANC and SACP, the growing split in the GNU, and the problem of too many people awaiting trial. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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South Africa’s don’t believe what they say they believe 25:16

2M ago25:16

25:16

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling data from the SRF and explore what precisely it tells us about SA. They also discuss electricity theft and licensing reform. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The DA's strategic problem 26:18

2M ago26:18

26:18

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the next steps in the GNU after the DA's "ultimatum" to the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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DA lays a trap for Ramaphosa. 28:04

2M ago28:04

28:04

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Chris Patterson. They discuss the DA's ultimatum to the president after the firing of a DA deputy minister. They also discuss the Freedom Charter 70 years on. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa fires DA deputy minister 14:27

2M ago14:27

14:27

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the firing of deputy minister of trade, industry and competition Andrew Whitfield. They also discuss the huge red tape burden on government department heads and a university connected murder. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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First crack in the BEE wall? 22:38

2M ago22:38

22:38

Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the statement by the president that government is considering a “review” of BEE. They also discuss the motion of no-confidence in the Joburg mayor and the coalitions bill. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Simple choice, minister: Education or elites? 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the stark choice before government with regards to Starlink. They also discuss business success and overregulation in SA. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Things not looking good for the ANC in 2026 19:44

2M ago19:44

19:44

Today's Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the signs of possible weakness in the ANC going towards the 2026 local government elections. They also discuss single man parties and SANDF members arrested for murder. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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BEE: Its time to tell it like it is 50:40

2M ago50:40

50:40

Today's Daily Friend Show with Marius Roodt, Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the ongoing public debate around BEE. They also discuss Malema being denied a visa to the UK. Taxing the wealthy and criminal cops. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA gets a new political party 17:14

3M ago17:14

17:14

Today's show, Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh chat about the intentions of Flyod Shivambu to form a new political party. They also discuss the Auditor General being owed large sums of money and a union split. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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