Best SA Institute of Race Relations Podcasts (2025)

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SA must confront some hard truths 23:44

5h 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

3d 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

4d 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

5d 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

6d 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

7d 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

10d 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

11d 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

12d 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

13d 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

14d 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

19d 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

20d 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

21d 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

24d 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

25d 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

26d 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

27d 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

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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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Doctors challenge union and NHI 19:16

1M ago19:16

19:16

Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve discuss a group of doctors who have launched an attack on the South African Medical Association Trade Union for not standing up for doctors. They also discuss City Power being mismanaged and the Right to Own Bill. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The commission which helps keep us poor 21:26

1M ago21:26

21:26

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the Competition Commission and its negative effects on investment. They also chat about the national dialogue and why its silly and lastly they discuss claims that SA’s unemployment rate is actually much lower. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The GNU turns one 41:26

1M ago41:26

41:26

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Chris Hattingh and Terence Corrigan. They discuss the one year anniversary of the GNU, China trying to woo Africa and Israel's strikes on Iran. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Getting better politicians 25:55

1M ago25:55

25:55

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss an article about the rigorous new standards the ANC is setting for its candidate selection. They use this to get into a broader discussion of how South Africa can get better politicians. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Really? A national dialogue? 17:57

1M ago17:57

17:57

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the planned "National Dialogue", pull back on BEE in mining and score cards for ministers. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The BEE scam: Where are the jobs? 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the op-eds by Adriaan Basson and Matt Cuthbert on BEE. They also chat about a fire in Joburg and the ATM changing leaders. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Can Zille save Joburg? 20:19

1M ago20:19

20:19

John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the reporting that Helen Zille is considering running to be the mayoral candidate for the DA in Johannesburg. They also talk about land invasions of military bases and the BEE debate. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Just who exactly can expropriate our stuff? 18:05

2M ago18:05

18:05

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the IRR’s campaign to find out how many parts of government will have expropriating powers. They also chat about failed government efforts to create jobs and problems with the deeds office in Joburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The false threat of revolution 15:59

2M ago15:59

15:59

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ongoing public debate around BEE, and South Africa's lost potential. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA economy in a coma 18:14

2M ago18:14

18:14

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the dismal GDP growth figures for Q1 of 2025. They also discuss government plans for yet another SOE and the removal of Floyd Shivambu as MK secretary general. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Shifting sands of the BEE debate 17:27

2M ago17:27

17:27

Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres discuss the rapidly changing BEE debate and how it is shifting towards admitting BEE’s failure. They also discuss SA’s crime problem and its effect on economic growth. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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R1 trillion to 100 people. 41:00

2M ago41:00

41:00

Today's Daily Friend show is another extra large panel of Chris Patterson, Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Marius Roodt. They discuss a calculation done by Professor William Gumede which estimates that BEE has resulted in R1 trillion being moved between under 100 people since 1994. They also chat about reforming local government and asking if …

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Mantashe launches attack on mining industry 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the awful new mining legislation proposed by the minister of mining. They also chat about the PA's chances in the Northern Cape and the ANC's resistance to changing internet rules. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa triples down on race thought 22:25

2M ago22:25

22:25

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss answers on race categorization and BEE that President Ramaphosa gave in parliament to questions from MPs. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Joburg Crisis: Is the mayor hiding the truth? 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the accusations that the mayor of Joburg has been covering up the financial damage to Joburg caused by City Power. They also discuss regulations changes to internet providers, and they discuss a leadership change in the MK party. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Fight against BEE: the current balance of forces 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the excellent column attacking BEE by Professor William Gumede. They also discuss a court challenge in defence of BEE, and South Africa’s latest crime statistics. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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DA’s budget victory? 44:34

2M ago44:34

44:34

Today's Daily Friend Show with John Endres, Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the third attempt at a budget. They also discuss regulation changes on internet providers and SA dependence on HIV/AIDS support from the US. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa vs Trump 19:46

2M ago19:46

19:46

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the explosive and chaotic meeting between Trump and Ramaphosa at the White House. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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What South Africans really think 13:35

2M ago13:35

13:35

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest polling from the IRR about how South Africans feel on a variety of policy questions. They show that the ANC is deeply out of touch with how South Africans actually feel. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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This is the cost of resilience 18:57

2M ago18:57

18:57

Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the shocking statistics around malnutrition in South Africa and the importance of economic growth. They also discuss murders around courts, and they discuss the trouble with special exemptions and carve outs. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Soldiers left behind 16:20

2M ago16:20

16:20

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss reporting from City Press about how most of South Africa's troops in DRC have been left behind due to lack of budget, whilst the heavy equipment is removed. They also discuss Transnet's financial woes, and a violent service delivery protest in Gauteng. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Macpherson: Nil compensation is compensation 38:14

2M ago38:14

38:14

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, John Endres, Chris Hattingh and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss comments by minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson about the expropriation bill including that Nil compensation is a form of compensation. The also chat about the ANC saying the media is to blame for its troubles. W…

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The unemployment crisis gets worse 20:41

2M ago20:41

20:41

Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest unemployment figures, Ramaphosa visiting NAMPO, and civil servants losing their benefits to the NHI. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Mr Ramaphosa goes to Washington 13:28

2M ago13:28

13:28

In this episode of the Daily Friend Wrap, Hermann Pretorius and Marius Roodt take a look at the upcoming meeting between Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa. What would be a good outcome? What wouldn't? And what should we make of the issues that become so hot that reasonable debate can't touch them? Also of importance today are the mutterings that a n…

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Transforming South Africa into one we can ALL be proud of 36:48

2M ago36:48

36:48

Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Anlu Keeve. They discuss an article by Christopher Rutledge defending Employment equity. They also discuss competition rules for ports and the Deputy President talking tough on expropriation. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Fatal Conceit 36:24

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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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