The ANC Succession Tells a Story

RW Johnson writes on the very weak bench the ANC has.

RW JOHNSON

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31.5.2026

Who is the Man Taking Bafana Bafana to the World Cup?

STAFF WRITER -

31.5.2026

The Battle for the Anglican Church’s Soul

GABRIEL MAKIN -

31.5.2026

Dispatch from Washington - How Trump Could Cost The Republicans The Senate

RICHARD TREN -

31.5.2026

Is Transformationism on the Back Foot?

KOOS MALAN -

31.5.2026

The State Wants To Regulate Religion - Chief Rabbi Goldstein

GABRIEL MAKIN

- 31.5.2026

The South African War Veteran who Invented the World’s Oldest Ultramarathon Race

STAFF WRITER

- 30.5.2026

The Problem is Your “Antidote” Race Laws, Mr Van Der Rheede

HERMANN PRETORIUS

- 30.5.2026

Freedom Begins With Free Speech

DAVID ANSARA

- 30.5.2026

Ramaphosa Must Testify Before Parliament

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

- 30.5.2026

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Ramaphosa Must Testify Before Parliament

President Cyril Ramaphosa should not be allowed to turn Phala Phala into another long exercise in presidential evasion.

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Blair Could Have Been Writing for Ramaphosa and the GNU

Tony Blair has written a startling essay for Britain’s collapsing Labour Party, warning against the danger of not having a plan, the instinct to turn left, and the importance of abandoning net zero. All that advice is equally relevant to President Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC, and South Africa’s Government of National Unity.

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Thank Goodness for the Courts and Shame on the DA

CHRISTO VAN DER RHEEDE

Why Does Hermann Pretorius Continue with a Fabricated Version of the Foundation’s Critique of the “Race Laws Index”?

TONY BLAIR

The Labour Party Is Playing With Fire Over Its Future and the Future of the Country

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Mashatile-EFF-MKP Government – What Happens Next

SHRTS

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PLLING

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SA Split on Race of President

Social Research Foundation polling found that voters are split on whether a governing party must have a black leader to succeed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Overwhelmingly Support Merit

A survey by the Institute of Race Relations found that 92% of South Africans believe national sports teams should be selected on merit rather than race.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Think The GNU is Working Well

Polling suggests South Africans have confidence in the GNU, with 49% saying it is working well, including 50% of ANC voters and 56% of DA voters.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Half of SA’s Youth Are Outside the Labour Force

Stats SA data shows that half of South Africa’s youth are outside the labour force entirely, while only 27% of those aged 15 to 34 are employed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

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

South Africans Back Vote Against President

Just more than half of South Africans support a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Atheists Back the Pope More than Catholics Do

Pope has higher levels of support from atheists in the US than from American Catholics.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Views of British Muslims on Extremist Organisations

British think tank surveyed British Muslims on their views on a number of extremist groups.

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

SA Split on Race of President

Social Research Foundation polling found that voters are split on whether a governing party must have a black leader to succeed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Overwhelmingly Support Merit

A survey by the Institute of Race Relations found that 92% of South Africans believe national sports teams should be selected on merit rather than race.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Think The GNU is Working Well

Polling suggests South Africans have confidence in the GNU, with 49% saying it is working well, including 50% of ANC voters and 56% of DA voters.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Half of SA’s Youth Are Outside the Labour Force

Stats SA data shows that half of South Africa’s youth are outside the labour force entirely, while only 27% of those aged 15 to 34 are employed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

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

South Africans Back Vote Against President

Just more than half of South Africans support a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Atheists Back the Pope More than Catholics Do

Pope has higher levels of support from atheists in the US than from American Catholics.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Views of British Muslims on Extremist Organisations

British think tank surveyed British Muslims on their views on a number of extremist groups.

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

SA Split on Race of President

Social Research Foundation polling found that voters are split on whether a governing party must have a black leader to succeed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Overwhelmingly Support Merit

A survey by the Institute of Race Relations found that 92% of South Africans believe national sports teams should be selected on merit rather than race.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Think The GNU is Working Well

Polling suggests South Africans have confidence in the GNU, with 49% saying it is working well, including 50% of ANC voters and 56% of DA voters.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Half of SA’s Youth Are Outside the Labour Force

Stats SA data shows that half of South Africa’s youth are outside the labour force entirely, while only 27% of those aged 15 to 34 are employed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

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

South Africans Back Vote Against President

Just more than half of South Africans support a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Atheists Back the Pope More than Catholics Do

Pope has higher levels of support from atheists in the US than from American Catholics.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Views of British Muslims on Extremist Organisations

British think tank surveyed British Muslims on their views on a number of extremist groups.

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

SA Split on Race of President

Social Research Foundation polling found that voters are split on whether a governing party must have a black leader to succeed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Overwhelmingly Support Merit

A survey by the Institute of Race Relations found that 92% of South Africans believe national sports teams should be selected on merit rather than race.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

South Africans Think The GNU is Working Well

Polling suggests South Africans have confidence in the GNU, with 49% saying it is working well, including 50% of ANC voters and 56% of DA voters.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Half of SA’s Youth Are Outside the Labour Force

Stats SA data shows that half of South Africa’s youth are outside the labour force entirely, while only 27% of those aged 15 to 34 are employed.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Motsepe Leads ANC Leadership Race on Favourability

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

South Africans Back Vote Against President

Just more than half of South Africans support a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Atheists Back the Pope More than Catholics Do

Pope has higher levels of support from atheists in the US than from American Catholics.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Views of British Muslims on Extremist Organisations

British think tank surveyed British Muslims on their views on a number of extremist groups.

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

VIDES

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Where Did the Cash in Ramaphosa's Couch Come From?

THE COMMON SENSE

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29.5.2026

This Is How The Iran War Ends

THE COMMON SENSE

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27.5.2026

Ramaphosa's Delusional Defense Of BEE

THE COMMON SENSE

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27.5.2026

What Should The DA Do About Phala Phala?

THE COMMON SENSE

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24.5.2026

Will South Africa Hold Together?

THE COMMON SENSE

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21.5.2026

Where Did the Cash in Ramaphosa's Couch Come From?

THE COMMON SENSE

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29.5.2026

This Is How The Iran War Ends

THE COMMON SENSE

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27.5.2026

Ramaphosa's Delusional Defense Of BEE

THE COMMON SENSE

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27.5.2026

What Should The DA Do About Phala Phala?

THE COMMON SENSE

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24.5.2026

Will South Africa Hold Together?

THE COMMON SENSE

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21.5.2026

Ramaphosa On the Brink

What Is in the Section 89 Report? The Damning Case Against Ramaphosa on Phala Phala

The Common Sense lays out the devastating charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa.

NEWS DESK

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29.5.2026

Mashatile-EFF-MKP Government – What Happens Next

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Ramaphosa’s Attack on the Phala Phala Report Has a Problem

WARWICK GREY

Ramaphosa Moves to Kill Phala Phala Report Before Impeachment Process Begins

STAFF WRITER

Ramaphosa and Impeachment: What Now?

KOOS MALAN

Mashatile-EFF-MKP Government – What Happens Next

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Ramaphosa’s Attack on the Phala Phala Report Has a Problem

WARWICK GREY

Ramaphosa Moves to Kill Phala Phala Report Before Impeachment Process Begins

STAFF WRITER

Ramaphosa and Impeachment: What Now?

KOOS MALAN

PLITICS

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The Problem is Your “Antidote” Race Laws, Mr Van Der Rheede

Hermann Pretorius says no race laws, even those designed for “redress”, should be acceptable in South Africa today.

HERMANN PRETORIUS

Woolworths Bombings: Terrorism or Extortion?

STAFF WRITER

What Is in the Section 89 Report? The Damning Case Against Ramaphosa on Phala Phala

NEWS DESK

Emfuleni By-Election Win: Is This the DA’s Breakthrough?

MARIUS ROODT

SACP Convenes Broad Left Conference in Boksburg

STAFF WRITER

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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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29.5.2026

Iran War Risks Overstated from Day One

STAFF WRITER

Firm Says Iran War Exit Point Bodes Well for Investors

STAFF WRITER

Has the Iran War Sunk the Global Economy?

STAFF WRITER

Netanyahu Gives Trump Ominous Warning Over Tehran

STAFF WRITER

Iran War Risks Overstated from Day One

STAFF WRITER

Firm Says Iran War Exit Point Bodes Well for Investors

STAFF WRITER

Has the Iran War Sunk the Global Economy?

STAFF WRITER

Netanyahu Gives Trump Ominous Warning Over Tehran

STAFF WRITER

GLBAL

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US Fills Important Africa-Linked Foreign Policy Role

It is an important US government post filled with implications for Africa.

NEWS DESK

Iran War Risks Overstated from Day One

STAFF WRITER

Ebola Outbreak Could Be Major Global Health Hazard

STAFF WRITER

Catholics Rally for Israel

STAFF WRITER

Has the Iran War Sunk the Global Economy?

STAFF WRITER

PDCASTS

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The State Wants To Regulate Religion - Chief Rabbi Goldstein

THE COMMON SENSE

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31.5.2026

Talking Sense About Phala Phala, Steenhuisen In Court, AI Data Centres, And Andy Burnham

THE COMMON SENSE

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29.5.2026

South Africa's Broken BEE System - Professor William Gumede

THE COMMON SENSE

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26.5.2026

Talking Sense About Ramaphosa, Mining And BEE, Cricket SA's Failure, US Primaries, Unite The Kingdom

THE COMMON SENSE

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25.5.2026

The State Wants To Regulate Religion - Chief Rabbi Goldstein

THE COMMON SENSE

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31.5.2026

Talking Sense About Phala Phala, Steenhuisen In Court, AI Data Centres, And Andy Burnham

THE COMMON SENSE

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29.5.2026

South Africa's Broken BEE System - Professor William Gumede

THE COMMON SENSE

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26.5.2026

Talking Sense About Ramaphosa, Mining And BEE, Cricket SA's Failure, US Primaries, Unite The Kingdom

THE COMMON SENSE

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25.5.2026

ECNOMICS

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SA Petrol Price Could Fall Steeply as War Premium Fades

Brent crude was trading at just under $93 per barrel on Friday morning, marking a significant retreat from the levels reached during the peak of the Iran war shock and offering a potentially important signal for South African fuel prices.

ECONOMICS DESK