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. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
South Africa's worsening political violence crisis
2026/06/23 | 36 mins.
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. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
South Africa Could Be a Mining Superpower—Why Isn't It? | Interview with James Lorimer
2026/06/22 | 1h 14 mins.
Nicholas Lorimer interviews DA shadow minister of mining and minerals James Lorimer (disclaimer: his father) on South Africa's mineral wealth and mining industry. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
Ramaphosa vs Parliament
2026/06/18 | 30 mins.
Makone Maja and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest impeachment committee news, Park Tau defending BEE, and Zille meeting March and March. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
DA demotes Steenhuisen
2026/06/17 | 38 mins.
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. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter
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