Gauteng ANC in flames

Nicholas Lorimer chats to Makone Maja about her recent trip to Ghana, the fight for freedom in Africa, Pan-Africanism, and foreign funding of NGOs https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/08/07/lets-get-over-our-africa-fatigue-and-be-courageous-africans-instead/ Please check out our new Whatsapp channel for the latest from the Daily Friend: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDM3hc5PO0xSZyqaT2k

Today's TDF live show with Nicholas Lorimer and Ricardo Teixeira. They discuss the looming local government election, MK's latest power struggle and the arrest of Julius Mkhwanazi.

Jonathan Katzenellenbogen discusses the new reality that South Africa finds itself in since the June 30th protests against immigration. They reveal a state which has largely lost control over law and order and its ability to direct events. Article discussed: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/07/29/sas-new-terrain-since-june-30th/

Nicholas Lorimer asks Dr Greg Mills about the incredible pace of innovation in Russia-Ukraine. They discuss drones, revolutions, and centralized vs decentralized approaches.

Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the news that Jacob Zuma is now the chief accounting officer of the MK party. They also discuss the Daily Maverick's writing on the DA and its relationship with Resolve Communications. Lastly, they discuss the Rule of law and law and order in SA.