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 decentralization is the only way to go. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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41:00
Mantashe launches attack on mining industry
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 · Twitter
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19:25
Ramaphosa triples down on race thought
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 · Twitter
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22:25
The Joburg Crisis: Is the mayor hiding the truth?
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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15:42
Fight against BEE: the current balance of forces
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 · Twitter
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