South Africa's extortion economy

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Nicholas Lorimer and Terence Corrigan discuss the extortionate role in the South African economy played by both criminals and government. They also discuss ghost workers and the Patriotic Alliance.

2 Jun 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

The citizen state

Anlu Keeve and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the speech by DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis about his ideological vision for the DA and the country. We also talk about the Centre for Risk Analysis' new Joburg rates tool. Check out the video version YouTube: https://youtu.be/OdWunM9lG5U

3 Jul 6AM 26 min

The Shadowy world of SA political influencers

Nicholas Lorimer and Makone Maja discuss the growing sophistication of online influence campaigns on South African social media. They also chat about the new minister of Social development Dina Pule and Thabo Mbeki trying to rescue SA-US relations.

2 Jul 11AM 34 min

Cabinet reshuffled but don't miss the real problem

Nicholas Lorimer and Michael Morris talk about the cabinet reshuffle announced by the president, the Madlanga commission, and Zuma in India.

1 Jul 9AM 29 min

The Day South Africa didn’t burn down

Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss the June 30th marches against immigration. They also chat about Steenhusien's reaction to his demotion and inflation worries.

30 Jun 10AM 30 min

Inside South Africa’s Political Future | Full interview with John Endres

Nicholas Lorimer interviews the CEO of the Institute of Race Relations about South Africa's political landscape. Where is the country headed? Can it be rescued from its current crisis?

29 Jun 9AM 1 hour