SA Institute of Race Relations The Daily Friend Show

It's time to hold the powerful accountable

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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.
15 Sep 2025 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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