Zimbabwe: Who Wants to Be on the Right Side of History?

While the world is preoccupied with the conflict in Iran, Zimbabwe is turning increasingly authoritarian, if that is possible to imagine.

TENDAI BITI

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19.4.2026

Zero-Tariff China Access Demands Investment Pivot

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19.4.2026

Mr Meyer Goes to Washington

SIMON LINCOLN READER -

19.4.2026

Meyer Must be an Ambassador for all South Africans

DANIEL NGWEPE -

19.4.2026

Trump’s Extraordinary Military Budget

RW JOHNSON -

19.4.2026

From An Afrikaner to an Afrikaner

AN AFRIKANER

- 18.4.2026

Makin Sense Of Geordin Hill-Lewis, IRR Polling Data And South Africa's New Ambassador To The US

GABRIEL MAKIN

- 18.4.2026

Dispatch from Washington

RICHARD TREN

- 18.4.2026

Elon Musk is Right About Race Law in South Africa

DAVID ANSARA

- 18.4.2026

Nothing Wrong With DA Salary Top Ups

KOOS MALAN

- 18.4.2026

AN AFRIKANER

From An Afrikaner to an Afrikaner

This newspaper has reported positively on the appointment of Roelf Meyer as ambassador to Washington as an opportunity to reset the important relationship with America and stands by that, subject, of course, to his actual performance. But there is another perspective on Meyer as a man who has been routinely taken advantage of by the ANC to enable its ideological agenda to the disadvantage of South Africa with the inference that he will do the same in Washington.

RICHARD TREN

Dispatch from Washington

Richard Tren writes on the latest global developments from a US perspective.

DAVID ANSARA

Elon Musk is Right About Race Law in South Africa

KOOS MALAN

Nothing Wrong With DA Salary Top Ups

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Can the DA Beat the ANC and Win the 2029 Election?

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

The Common Sense’s Diary

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Jo'burgers Think DA Will Improve Services

Most people in Johannesburg have faith in the DA to improve services but does that mean they will win the city?

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Like Possible DA-ANC Municipal Coalitions

A potential government of local unity between the ANC and DA is popular among South Africans.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Race For Johannesburg Led By DA

DA leads Jo'burg mayoral race.

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ANC Faces Wipeout in eThekwini

The party could win less than 10% of the vote in eThekwini, according to latest polling.

MARIUS ROODT

Is South Africa Heading in the Right Direction

Most South Africans Say Country is on the Wrong Track

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Most Pressing Issues for South Africans

A brief overview of the key issues currently affecting South Africa.

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Frustration with Ramaphosa's Leadership: Can ANC Strengthen by Replacing Him?

Frustration with Ramaphosa's indecisiveness could strengthen ANC support if the party replaces him with a more decisive, reform-focused leader.

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Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

New SRF polling finds Patrice Motsepe has the strongest favourability among three possible ANC leadership contenders, while Mbalula and Mashatile record higher negative ratings.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

ANC Leads DA by 11 Points in Latest Poll

Both the ANC and DA poll at close to their May 2024 vote shares.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Jo'burgers Think DA Will Improve Services

Most people in Johannesburg have faith in the DA to improve services but does that mean they will win the city?

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Like Possible DA-ANC Municipal Coalitions

A potential government of local unity between the ANC and DA is popular among South Africans.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Race For Johannesburg Led By DA

DA leads Jo'burg mayoral race.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

ANC Faces Wipeout in eThekwini

The party could win less than 10% of the vote in eThekwini, according to latest polling.

MARIUS ROODT

Is South Africa Heading in the Right Direction

Most South Africans Say Country is on the Wrong Track

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Most Pressing Issues for South Africans

A brief overview of the key issues currently affecting South Africa.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Frustration with Ramaphosa's Leadership: Can ANC Strengthen by Replacing Him?

Frustration with Ramaphosa's indecisiveness could strengthen ANC support if the party replaces him with a more decisive, reform-focused leader.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

New SRF polling finds Patrice Motsepe has the strongest favourability among three possible ANC leadership contenders, while Mbalula and Mashatile record higher negative ratings.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

ANC Leads DA by 11 Points in Latest Poll

Both the ANC and DA poll at close to their May 2024 vote shares.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Jo'burgers Think DA Will Improve Services

Most people in Johannesburg have faith in the DA to improve services but does that mean they will win the city?

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Like Possible DA-ANC Municipal Coalitions

A potential government of local unity between the ANC and DA is popular among South Africans.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Race For Johannesburg Led By DA

DA leads Jo'burg mayoral race.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

ANC Faces Wipeout in eThekwini

The party could win less than 10% of the vote in eThekwini, according to latest polling.

MARIUS ROODT

Is South Africa Heading in the Right Direction

Most South Africans Say Country is on the Wrong Track

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Most Pressing Issues for South Africans

A brief overview of the key issues currently affecting South Africa.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Frustration with Ramaphosa's Leadership: Can ANC Strengthen by Replacing Him?

Frustration with Ramaphosa's indecisiveness could strengthen ANC support if the party replaces him with a more decisive, reform-focused leader.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

New SRF polling finds Patrice Motsepe has the strongest favourability among three possible ANC leadership contenders, while Mbalula and Mashatile record higher negative ratings.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

ANC Leads DA by 11 Points in Latest Poll

Both the ANC and DA poll at close to their May 2024 vote shares.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Jo'burgers Think DA Will Improve Services

Most people in Johannesburg have faith in the DA to improve services but does that mean they will win the city?

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Like Possible DA-ANC Municipal Coalitions

A potential government of local unity between the ANC and DA is popular among South Africans.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Race For Johannesburg Led By DA

DA leads Jo'burg mayoral race.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

ANC Faces Wipeout in eThekwini

The party could win less than 10% of the vote in eThekwini, according to latest polling.

MARIUS ROODT

Is South Africa Heading in the Right Direction

Most South Africans Say Country is on the Wrong Track

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Most Pressing Issues for South Africans

A brief overview of the key issues currently affecting South Africa.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Frustration with Ramaphosa's Leadership: Can ANC Strengthen by Replacing Him?

Frustration with Ramaphosa's indecisiveness could strengthen ANC support if the party replaces him with a more decisive, reform-focused leader.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

New SRF polling finds Patrice Motsepe has the strongest favourability among three possible ANC leadership contenders, while Mbalula and Mashatile record higher negative ratings.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

ANC Leads DA by 11 Points in Latest Poll

Both the ANC and DA poll at close to their May 2024 vote shares.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

VIDES

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The Story Of South Africa's Greatest Investor

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16.4.2026

The Race For Johannesburg - The Common Sense Plus

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15.4.2026

The New Space Race

THE COMMON SENSE

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14.4.2026

The ANC's 30 Year Patronage Machine

THE COMMON SENSE

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12.4.2026

Is The Iran War A Disaster?

THE COMMON SENSE

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11.4.2026

The Story Of South Africa's Greatest Investor

THE COMMON SENSE

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16.4.2026

The Race For Johannesburg - The Common Sense Plus

THE COMMON SENSE

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15.4.2026

The New Space Race

THE COMMON SENSE

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14.4.2026

The ANC's 30 Year Patronage Machine

THE COMMON SENSE

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12.4.2026

Is The Iran War A Disaster?

THE COMMON SENSE

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11.4.2026

The War on Iran

The War in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz: Six Scenarios and How They Will Shape the Global Economy

In this Special Report, The Common Sense sets out six detailed scenarios for the war in Iran together with the global and market implications.

FRANS CRONJE

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10.4.2026

Iran Blinks First - Agrees to Open Hormuz

FOREIGN DESK

How the US Pulled a Downed Airman Out of Iran

NEWS DESK

Why Iran War is Not At This Stage The Global Catastrophe It Is Being Made Out To Be

FOREIGN DESK

The Strait of Hormuz is Not Open Until Insurers Say It is

WARWICK GREY

Iran Blinks First - Agrees to Open Hormuz

FOREIGN DESK

How the US Pulled a Downed Airman Out of Iran

NEWS DESK

Why Iran War is Not At This Stage The Global Catastrophe It Is Being Made Out To Be

FOREIGN DESK

The Strait of Hormuz is Not Open Until Insurers Say It is

WARWICK GREY

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Meyer Must be an Ambassador for all South Africans

Daniel Ngwepe writes that Roelf Meyer must be an ambassador for for all South Africans and repair the damaged relationship with America.

DANIEL NGWEPE

Most White South Africans Disagree with Donald Trump’s Claims on White Genocide

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africa's Predatory Crime Problem

NEWS DESK

Diplomatic Reset: Roelf Meyer Appointment Greeted with Optimism in Washington Amid Policy Hurdles

NEWS DESK

Malema Convicted, Sentenced, and Set for a Lengthy Appeal Battle

WARWICK GREY

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GLBAL

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Iran War Outlook Brightens

Oil markets, diplomacy, and military signalling all moved in the same direction over the past 48 hours, pointing to a possible near-term de-escalation in the Iran war.

FOREIGN DESK

Diplomatic Reset: Roelf Meyer Appointment Greeted with Optimism in Washington Amid Policy Hurdles

NEWS DESK

Roelf Meyer New SA Envoy to Washington

NEWS DESK

What’s Really Waiting to be Mined on the Moon

WARWICK GREY

Iran and China Face the Biggest Squeeze as Hormuz Crisis Escalates

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Makin Sense Of Geordin Hill-Lewis, IRR Polling Data And South Africa's New Ambassador To The US

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18.4.2026

Makin Sense Of Iran Hysteria, South Africa's Greatest Investor, Cadre Deployment, and The Space Race

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13.4.2026

The Future Of The ANC - The Common Sense Plus

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7.4.2026

Makin Sense Of The DA Congress, Solving SA's Crime Problem, The BBC and Free Speech

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6.4.2026

Makin Sense Of Geordin Hill-Lewis, IRR Polling Data And South Africa's New Ambassador To The US

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18.4.2026

Makin Sense Of Iran Hysteria, South Africa's Greatest Investor, Cadre Deployment, and The Space Race

THE COMMON SENSE

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13.4.2026

The Future Of The ANC - The Common Sense Plus

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7.4.2026

Makin Sense Of The DA Congress, Solving SA's Crime Problem, The BBC and Free Speech

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6.4.2026

ECNOMICS

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Britain Must Get Serious About Energy Independence

British politicians hollowed out their own oil industry that once produced millions of barrels a day, chose to import foreign energy at higher cost, and now wonder why energy is so expensive.

WARWICK GREY

South Africa's Predatory Crime Problem

NEWS DESK

Iran War Outlook Brightens

FOREIGN DESK

IMF Expects Global Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Iran War

BHEKI MAHLOBO

Platinum Rally Drives Mining Output Higher in February

ECON DESK

LFE

Beyond Mars and the Next Frontier of Space Exploration

Much of the solar system is horribly uninhabitable for humans.

RW JOHNSON