Nicholas Lorimer asks Frans Cronje and Hermann Pretorius whether it is a good idea to open schools and what the IRR's 'Trim Down' approach entails.

Nicholas Lorimer asks Sara Gon and Terence Corrigan about how small businesses are doing, how the social media police are enforcing the lockdown and if de-funding the WHO is a good idea.

Nicholas Lorimer chats to Nicholas Babaya, and Hermann Pretorius about five ideas that are urgently needed to help save #LivesAndLivelihoods during the lockdown and beyond.

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) hosted a press briefing with renowned economist Dawie Roodt, for a discussion on the impact that Covid-19 has on the jobs and businesses of South Africans. The briefing forms part of the IRR's broader efforts to save #LivesAndLivelihoods amidst the Covid-19 crisis.

Nicholas Lorimer, Gabriel Crouse and Hermann Pretorius discuss the misdeeds of the Minister of Communications - Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, what the UK is doing now that its Prime Minister is in ICU and if the EFF is winning the battle of ideas.

Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon and Marius Roodt discuss the latest developments in the UK, an embarrassing story run by News24 and plans for adjusting South Africa's national budget.

Nicholas Lorimer, Terence Corrigan and Marius Roodt discuss the debate over masks, the relationship between Taiwan and the World Health Organization as well as some popular conspiracy theories.

The IRR hosted a press briefing on the latest Covid-19 scenarios presented by IRR CEO Dr. Frans Cronje. Also presented were policy recommendations to combat Covid-19, distilled from the IRR's latest policy document 'Friends in Need’, presented by IRR Analyst Nicholas Babaya.

Full report linked below.

Nicholas Lorimer, Nicholas Babaya and Hermann Pretorius discuss ‘Friends in Need’, the IRR's policy document on Covid-19, and give a special thanks to friends of the IRR for their support.

Nicholas Lorimer, Sara Gon, and Hermann Pretorius discuss the latest news of South Africa's lockdown, DA MP Makashule Gana's support for tough cops, and the downgrade of South Africa to junk status by Moody's.