Best SA Institute of Race Relations Podcasts (2025)

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South Africans demand merit not race 43:39

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Hermann Pretorius and John Endres. They discuss the latest results in the upcoming release of the IRR’s latest polling on race relations. They also discuss the deflating G20 summit, parliament growing teeth and the finance minister speaking on ratings agencies. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitte…

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Has South Africa turned the corner? 34:09

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Today's Show with Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discusses the latest budget news. They also discuss the NPA and water problems in Limpopo. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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China’s secret military project in SA 26:47

2d ago26:47

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Nicholas Lorimer and Riccardo Teixeria discuss revelations that the China is carrying out a massive revamp of an SA military base. They also discuss shocking revelations about the EMPD. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The deeply insecure Gauteng government 36:44

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Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the removal of a banner put up in Joburg by Solidarity. They also discuss the pending removal of a DA minister and they chat about Trump’s G20 post. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Phantom Menace 29:12

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Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the statement from the Gauteng government about vandalism of a welcome to the G20 sign. They also discuss ambitious growth targets for South Africa and collective punishment. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Mbulula: "If you want to see white people running in their numbers" 34:20

7d ago34:20

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss an interview with ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbulula where he discussed land reform. They also discuss deregulation and many high profile court cases. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Mbeki We need better presidents! 29:51

9d ago29:51

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John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the recent comments by former president Thabo Mbeki on South Africa needing a better way to choose presidents. They also discuss ANC defections to the DA and they discuss the latest internal battle in MK. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The coming KZN crisis 36:10

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Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the looming political crisis in the KZN provincial government. They also chat about a silly editorial on polling and they discuss the dishonesty at the heart of the NHI. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Property Chaos in Joburg 32:42

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Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the collapse of the building plan archives in the City of Joburg, crony capitalism and StatsSA's underfunding. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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A gnu dawn for the GNU? 42:35

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Ofentse Davhie and Anlu Keeve. They discuss the latest developments on the GNU. They discuss informal traders and they chat about disappearing tax credits to fund NHI. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Lesufi sells out Joburg to keep his seat 28:21

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Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the motion of no confidence in Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. They also discuss Eskom's debt problems and gang murders. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Bill you need to know about to save SA 34:17

18d ago34:17

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Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the IRR's Value for Money Bill. They also chat about overregulation and ActionSA's weird polling plan. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Can SA end HIV? 33:37

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Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss South Africa's opportunity to end HIV if it makes the right choices. They also discuss South Africans having a favourable view of military rule, and how many people actually benefit from BEE. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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"ANC willing to talk about BEE" 28:41

20d ago28:41

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Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss reports that the ANC is willing to discuss changes to BEE with the DA. They also chat about Mbalula's strange trip to Libya, and they discuss a North West municipality wasting R11 billion. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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South Africa's crime story is deeper than you think. 39:04

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius. They discuss the comments by former police minister Bheki Cele in Parliament about accepting free accommodation "Cat" Matlala. They also chat about teachers and the City of Joburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The incredibly pathetic defence of BEE. 28:24

24d ago28:24

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Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the weak defence of BEE offered by the Black Business Council. They also discuss the Gauteng Crime Wardens and Grey listing. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Zuma ordered to “pay back the money” 23:30

25d ago23:30

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Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest court defeat for Zuma. They also talk inflation and climate regulations. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The DA's alternative to BEE 34:15

26d ago34:15

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Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the DA's new procurement policy alternative to BEE. They also chat about cops fighting cops and exorcising ghost employees. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Setback for the Green agenda? 31:31

27d ago31:31

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Nicholas Lorimer and Dr John Endres discuss the latest details about South Africa's future energy mix. They also discuss abuse of state resources, extortion and ANC internal politics. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Madlanga commission: The ANC's doom? 36:36

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer Makone Maja and Riccardo Teixeira. They discuss a column by professor William Gumede about the impact of the Madlanga on the ANC. They also chat about South Africa's "butterfly strategy" and the SANDF. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Very bad omens for the ANC 25:39

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Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest by-election results, the gambling industry, and air freight. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Podcast Report: the Malema Firearm verdict 22:56

1M ago22:56

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Viv Vermaak and Nicholas Lorimer talk about how the world of podcasts responded to the guilty verdict in the Julius Malema firearms case. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA Inc's R1.8 trillion hoard 26:05

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John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the Reserve Bank report that companies are sitting on a huge pile of money. They also talk about the importance of good governance and a mix-up at the PIC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Police minister: South Africa is becoming a gangster state 30:34

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Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the threat to South Africa of gangs and mafias. And why we need more effective institutions to protect ourselves. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Renaming Tembisa Hospital: Is This the Justice Babita Deokaran Deserves? 25:57

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Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss calls to rename Tembisa hospital after murdered whistleblower Babita Deokaran. They also discuss some harsh words for government from a CEO and they chat about riots at Fort Hare. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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ANC on the Brink? R1 Billion in Public Funds at Risk 29:39

1M ago29:39

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John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest developments in the ANC's ongoing money troubles. Is the party at risk of insolvency? They also chat about the next head of the NPA, the ANC's industrial policy and the latest from Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The ANC's grand plan to win Joburg 32:50

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The massive land claim scam 27:33

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A DA breakthrough in Pretoria? 18:28

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Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss some good results for the DA in recent by-elections and a big electricity theft scandal. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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South Africa’s Jobs Crisis: 230,000 Lost in Just One Year! 29:14

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Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the latest horrifying jobs numbers from the Quarterly Employment Survey. They also discuss the Julius Malema firearms case and the guilty verdict and they chat about government regulations on internet providers. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Unanswered Questions: The Shocking Death of Nathi Mthethwa in Paris 18:03

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Nicholas Lorimer and John Endres talk about the shocking news that former minister and current South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, was found dead in Paris. They also discuss the latest developments in Johannesburg coalition politics. Lastly, they discuss the turnaround of Eskom. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Ramaphosa’s Big Coalition Mistake? Leaders Left Waiting! 26:02

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Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss Ramaphosa's refusal to meet with his coalition partners in the GNU. They also chat about comments that SA's crime situation is not that bad, and they finish off with a discussion of the shocking amount of money stolen from Tembisa Hospital. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Just because you wish it, doesn't make it so 42:47

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Hermann Pretorius, Nicholas Lorimer and Ofentse Donald Davhie. They discuss the struggle to implement compulsory Grade R education across South Africa, and what the alternatives to BEE are. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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PA out of Joburg coalition 24:33

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Nicholas Lorimer and Anlu Keeve discuss the PA's announcement it is going to be leaving the ANC led coalition in Joburg. They also discuss SA's ports and SA's chrome mining problems. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Can Zille win Joburg? 35:18

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Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss Helen Zille’s candidacy for mayorship of Johannesburg. They also discuss alcohol abuse and NHI. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Expropriation act really is bad news 31:24

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Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss a real world example of expropriation without compensation. They also discuss electronic voting and the President giving an interview. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Ramaphosa tells ANC to face reality, ANC says no 38:32

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Today's Daily Friend show with Nicholas Lorimer, Anlu Keeve and Ricardo Teixeira. They discuss the fallout from Ramaphosa's comments that the ANC could learn from the DA about clean audits. They also discuss the horrific state of the South African Defence Forces which has stalled its modernisation programs and seems to be short changing its soldier…

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The Podcast Report: Helen Zille for Joburg mayor? 17:25

2M ago17:25

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Viv Vermaak, hosted by Nicholas Lorimer discusses what's going on in South Africa's podcast scene. Viv tells us what she learned from SA podcasts on the question of Helen Zille's candidacy for mayor of Johannesburg. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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The Madlanga commission begins 33:22

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John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the opening of the Madlanga commission and its larger political consequences. They also discuss living in a walkable city, the PA's candidate for Joburg mayor, and broken promises. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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New book alleges Mashaba enabled Malema 33:57

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Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss allegations about the close relationship between Malema and Mashaba in the city of Johannesburg. They also discuss turf wars on the East Rand and the plight of ANC councilors. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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It's time to hold the powerful accountable 27:27

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Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris discuss the crisis of accountability across South Africa, and the president’s choice to do nothing about it. They also discuss plans to raise money for Joburg. Lastly, they chat about alleged police harassment of a journalist in Cape Town. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Mashatile's false choice 33:10

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Ofentse Donald Davhie, Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan. They discuss comments defending BEE by the deputy president. They also talk about the hunger crisis destroying the lives of young South Africans and they chat about GDP growth numbers. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Strategic analysis of South Africa’s political situation 42:02

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Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss some recent by-elections and what they tell us about where South Africa is headed. Is the ANC doomed, and if so, what comes next? Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Gambling with our future 28:37

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Michael Morris and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the incredible spending by ordinary South Africans on gambling. They also discuss political activism from churches in Nelson Mandela Bay and chaos in policing. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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SA must choose: Crime or capital 32:52

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Terence Corrigan and Makone Maja react to the flagging of capital flight as a potential consequence of contract killings, they discuss Busiswe Mkhwebane’s perjury case as well as the struggles behind the SABC’s operating model. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Gauteng Health cancer of corruption 36:24

2M ago36:24

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Hermann Pretorius and Makone Maja discuss the Gauteng Department of Health corruption audit findings. They delve into the new labour reforms for small firms regarding dismissals of senior employees and conclude by critiquing NACAC’s proposal for a new independent and permanent anti-corruption body. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter…

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Yet another SANDF blunder 34:26

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Today's Show with Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer. They discuss the decision to hold and then postpone military exercises between South Africa, Russia and China. They also discuss teen pregnancy, SASSA grants and provincial police devolution. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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80% of SA thinks the country is in trouble 30:19

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Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss IPSOS polling showing 80% of South Africans think the country is heading in the wrong direction. They also discuss comments made by an HR manager in Stellenbosch and insane demands by a union. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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Meth: Why are we losing all our jobs? 22:02

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Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss massive job losses, land reform, road building, and a new party. Website · Facebook · Instagram · TwitterBy SA Institute of Race Relations

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

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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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