The ANC's grand plan to win Joburg

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Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the ANC's plans to deploy a "big gun" to fight the Joburg mayor's race. They also chat about the Universal Basic Income Grant and the SABC.

7 Oct 2025 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

South Africa’s privatized police force

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the growing cooperation between the police and private security in the lead-up to the 30th of June. They also discuss the ANC’s candidate selection process for Joburg mayor. Lastly, they discuss the resignation of Keir Starmer.

24 Jun 10AM 40 min

South Africa's worsening political violence crisis

Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the spate of political violence over the weekend, the Speaker of Parliament trying to protect the president, and de facto weed legalization.

23 Jun 10AM 36 min

South Africa Could Be a Mining Superpower—Why Isn't It? | Interview with James Lorimer

Nicholas Lorimer interviews DA shadow minister of mining and minerals James Lorimer (disclaimer: his father) on South Africa's mineral wealth and mining industry.

22 Jun 9AM 1 hr 14 min

Ramaphosa vs Parliament

Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest impeachment committee news, Park Tau defending BEE, and Zille meeting March and March.

18 Jun 10AM 30 min

DA demotes Steenhuisen

Nicholas Lorimer and Hermann Pretorius discuss the DA's reshuffle of their representation in national government. They also discuss the strange goings on in the FF+ and the celebration of No More Race Laws Day.

17 Jun 10AM 38 min