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The Impeachment Clock Stops, For Now

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Ramaphosa’s Empty Victory

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THE EDITORIAL BOARD

At the Heart of the Government’s Begging Bowl is a Lack of Self-Respect

Ominously, South Africa has again borrowed money from the World Bank.

GREG MILLS

Horizontal Versus Hierarchical: The Difference Between Russia and Ukraine

Greg Mills writes on Ukrainian innovation in the current war against Russia.

NEWS DESK

RW Johnson, One of South Africa’s Greatest Modern Thinkers, Has Died

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What South Africans Want from Foreign Policy

Poll data show South Africans are marginally more like to align against the West than with it.

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Both nationally and in Johannesburg, voters are more inclined to associate the DA than the ANC with the idea of clean governance.

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More Than Half of Americans View NATO Favourably

In addition, a majority of people in most countries surveyed have a favourable view of the military alliance.

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Across Three Metros, the DA is Judged the Better GNU Partner

The Common Sense, in partnership with the Social Research Foundation, measured voter opinion in three of South Africa’s metros — Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini. In each, respondents were asked whether the ANC and the DA were performing very well, quite well, quite poorly, or very poorly in the Government of National Unity (GNU).

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Working Mothers Carry the Heaviest Load

New polling from the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan US research organisation that tracks public attitudes and social trends, shows that working parents are struggling to keep family life and working life apart.

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DA Leads In Gauteng, ANC Close Behind

Social Research Foundation polling conducted in the first quarter asked registered voters in Gauteng which party they would support if local government elections were held today. The Gauteng sample is smaller than the national sample, meaning the provincial margin of error is higher and the results should be interpreted as a rough indication of support levels rather than a precise estimate of electoral outcomes.

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Eastern European Youth Thrive While Western Counterparts Decline

A recent report reveals contrasting trends in youth happiness across Eastern Europe and wealthy Western nations. While Eastern European youth report increased life satisfaction, their Western counterparts face declines.

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Who eThekwini voters like, and who they reject

Jacob Zuma remains the most popular political figure in eThekwini, overshadowing other candidates. The local electorate appears resistant to institutional alternatives.

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AI-Adopting Firms Are Hiring And Firing More

A recent Gallup poll reveals that companies adopting AI are both hiring and firing more employees. This indicates a significant shift in workforce dynamics.

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What South Africans Want from Foreign Policy

Poll data show South Africans are marginally more like to align against the West than with it.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Polling Reveals Why the DA (Through Tony Leon) Was Targeted

Both nationally and in Johannesburg, voters are more inclined to associate the DA than the ANC with the idea of clean governance.

WARWICK GREY

More Than Half of Americans View NATO Favourably

In addition, a majority of people in most countries surveyed have a favourable view of the military alliance.

STAFF WRITER

Across Three Metros, the DA is Judged the Better GNU Partner

The Common Sense, in partnership with the Social Research Foundation, measured voter opinion in three of South Africa’s metros — Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini. In each, respondents were asked whether the ANC and the DA were performing very well, quite well, quite poorly, or very poorly in the Government of National Unity (GNU).

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Working Mothers Carry the Heaviest Load

New polling from the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan US research organisation that tracks public attitudes and social trends, shows that working parents are struggling to keep family life and working life apart.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

DA Leads In Gauteng, ANC Close Behind

Social Research Foundation polling conducted in the first quarter asked registered voters in Gauteng which party they would support if local government elections were held today. The Gauteng sample is smaller than the national sample, meaning the provincial margin of error is higher and the results should be interpreted as a rough indication of support levels rather than a precise estimate of electoral outcomes.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Eastern European Youth Thrive While Western Counterparts Decline

A recent report reveals contrasting trends in youth happiness across Eastern Europe and wealthy Western nations. While Eastern European youth report increased life satisfaction, their Western counterparts face declines.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Who eThekwini voters like, and who they reject

Jacob Zuma remains the most popular political figure in eThekwini, overshadowing other candidates. The local electorate appears resistant to institutional alternatives.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

AI-Adopting Firms Are Hiring And Firing More

A recent Gallup poll reveals that companies adopting AI are both hiring and firing more employees. This indicates a significant shift in workforce dynamics.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

What South Africans Want from Foreign Policy

Poll data show South Africans are marginally more like to align against the West than with it.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Polling Reveals Why the DA (Through Tony Leon) Was Targeted

Both nationally and in Johannesburg, voters are more inclined to associate the DA than the ANC with the idea of clean governance.

WARWICK GREY

More Than Half of Americans View NATO Favourably

In addition, a majority of people in most countries surveyed have a favourable view of the military alliance.

STAFF WRITER

Across Three Metros, the DA is Judged the Better GNU Partner

The Common Sense, in partnership with the Social Research Foundation, measured voter opinion in three of South Africa’s metros — Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini. In each, respondents were asked whether the ANC and the DA were performing very well, quite well, quite poorly, or very poorly in the Government of National Unity (GNU).

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Working Mothers Carry the Heaviest Load

New polling from the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan US research organisation that tracks public attitudes and social trends, shows that working parents are struggling to keep family life and working life apart.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

DA Leads In Gauteng, ANC Close Behind

Social Research Foundation polling conducted in the first quarter asked registered voters in Gauteng which party they would support if local government elections were held today. The Gauteng sample is smaller than the national sample, meaning the provincial margin of error is higher and the results should be interpreted as a rough indication of support levels rather than a precise estimate of electoral outcomes.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Eastern European Youth Thrive While Western Counterparts Decline

A recent report reveals contrasting trends in youth happiness across Eastern Europe and wealthy Western nations. While Eastern European youth report increased life satisfaction, their Western counterparts face declines.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Who eThekwini voters like, and who they reject

Jacob Zuma remains the most popular political figure in eThekwini, overshadowing other candidates. The local electorate appears resistant to institutional alternatives.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

AI-Adopting Firms Are Hiring And Firing More

A recent Gallup poll reveals that companies adopting AI are both hiring and firing more employees. This indicates a significant shift in workforce dynamics.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

What South Africans Want from Foreign Policy

Poll data show South Africans are marginally more like to align against the West than with it.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Polling Reveals Why the DA (Through Tony Leon) Was Targeted

Both nationally and in Johannesburg, voters are more inclined to associate the DA than the ANC with the idea of clean governance.

WARWICK GREY

More Than Half of Americans View NATO Favourably

In addition, a majority of people in most countries surveyed have a favourable view of the military alliance.

STAFF WRITER

Across Three Metros, the DA is Judged the Better GNU Partner

The Common Sense, in partnership with the Social Research Foundation, measured voter opinion in three of South Africa’s metros — Johannesburg, Tshwane and eThekwini. In each, respondents were asked whether the ANC and the DA were performing very well, quite well, quite poorly, or very poorly in the Government of National Unity (GNU).

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Working Mothers Carry the Heaviest Load

New polling from the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan US research organisation that tracks public attitudes and social trends, shows that working parents are struggling to keep family life and working life apart.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

DA Leads In Gauteng, ANC Close Behind

Social Research Foundation polling conducted in the first quarter asked registered voters in Gauteng which party they would support if local government elections were held today. The Gauteng sample is smaller than the national sample, meaning the provincial margin of error is higher and the results should be interpreted as a rough indication of support levels rather than a precise estimate of electoral outcomes.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Eastern European Youth Thrive While Western Counterparts Decline

A recent report reveals contrasting trends in youth happiness across Eastern Europe and wealthy Western nations. While Eastern European youth report increased life satisfaction, their Western counterparts face declines.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Who eThekwini voters like, and who they reject

Jacob Zuma remains the most popular political figure in eThekwini, overshadowing other candidates. The local electorate appears resistant to institutional alternatives.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

AI-Adopting Firms Are Hiring And Firing More

A recent Gallup poll reveals that companies adopting AI are both hiring and firing more employees. This indicates a significant shift in workforce dynamics.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

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How El Nino Could Trigger Droughts and Food Crises Across Southern Africa.

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21.7.2026

The China Debt Crisis No One Sees Coming

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20.7.2026

SA's Enclave Future - How To Prepare For It

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20.7.2026

The Truth About Black Economic Progress in South Africa

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17.7.2026

The Rogue GNU Claims Another Scalp in Tshwane.

THE COMMON SENSE

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16.7.2026

How El Nino Could Trigger Droughts and Food Crises Across Southern Africa.

THE COMMON SENSE

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21.7.2026

The China Debt Crisis No One Sees Coming

THE COMMON SENSE

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20.7.2026

SA's Enclave Future - How To Prepare For It

THE COMMON SENSE

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20.7.2026

The Truth About Black Economic Progress in South Africa

THE COMMON SENSE

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17.7.2026

The Rogue GNU Claims Another Scalp in Tshwane.

THE COMMON SENSE

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16.7.2026

Scenarios: SA in 2034

South Africa in 2034: The Latest Scenarios

Advisory firm Frans Cronje Private Clients, in conjunction with The Common Sense, sketches three political scenarios for South Africa between today and 2034 each of which delivers a very different set of economic outcomes.

FRANS CRONJE AND BHEKI MAHLOBO

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9.7.2026

Why South Africa is Too Uncertain Now for Forecast

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South Africa’s Path Back to a 4% Rate of Economic Growth

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The ANC Can Get Back to a Majority – and Democratically Too

POLITICS DESK

This is What Will Happen to South Africa by 2034 (We Are Almost Sure)

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Why South Africa is Too Uncertain Now for Forecast

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South Africa’s Path Back to a 4% Rate of Economic Growth

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The ANC Can Get Back to a Majority – and Democratically Too

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This is What Will Happen to South Africa by 2034 (We Are Almost Sure)

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Zuma Now in Charge of MKP’s Money

There’s more chaos in Jacob Zuma’s party as he takes over the financial reins.

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The Impeachment Clock Stops, For Now

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Managers of Decline: Why the West's Leaders Keep Failing

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What South Africa’s Flag Could Have Been

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No Answers Yet on Iranian Naval Visit – Will Any Be Forthcoming?

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SA's Illicit Economy

Shadow State Rising

This Common Sense Special Report looks at Illicit economic activity in South Africa and the threat it poses to the economic, social, and political stability of the country.

THE COMMON SENSE

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20.6.2026

How a Parallel Illicit Economy Threatens National Security

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Illegal Mining Threatens SA Mining Industry

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Shadow Economy Threatens SA’s Security

NEWS DESK

More Than 10 Dead in Illicit Mining Hotspot

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How a Parallel Illicit Economy Threatens National Security

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Illegal Mining Threatens SA Mining Industry

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Shadow Economy Threatens SA’s Security

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More Than 10 Dead in Illicit Mining Hotspot

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Terrorist Attacks on Berlin Pride a Warning About Terror Groups in Europe

The perpetrator of the latest terror attack in Germany’s capital is believed to be a former member of the Islamic State - it stands as yet another warning about the extent to which terror groups have penetrated European cities, where they stand ready to launch attacks.

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Does a Chinese Takeover of Taiwan Pose a Real Risk to the West's AI Industry?

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Is This the Endgame for Israel?

FOREIGN DESK

America’s Most Toxic Export

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Activity on Northern Border Worries South Korea

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Seven Prime Ministers In 10 Years, How Did The UK Get Here?

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27.7.2026

Financial Mail Row, Anne Widdecombe Murder, and UK Cabinet Reshuffle

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25.7.2026

Revealed: The SA government owns over 6 000 homes | Minister Dean Macpherson

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22.7.2026

ICC Exit, 15% Middle Class, 66% JSE Black Ownership, & Mettler State Capture

THE COMMON SENSE

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19.7.2026

Seven Prime Ministers In 10 Years, How Did The UK Get Here?

THE COMMON SENSE

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27.7.2026

Financial Mail Row, Anne Widdecombe Murder, and UK Cabinet Reshuffle

THE COMMON SENSE

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25.7.2026

Revealed: The SA government owns over 6 000 homes | Minister Dean Macpherson

THE COMMON SENSE

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22.7.2026

ICC Exit, 15% Middle Class, 66% JSE Black Ownership, & Mettler State Capture

THE COMMON SENSE

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19.7.2026

ECNOMICS

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US Economy Remains Resilient as Republicans Eye Midterm Risks

The United States economy is expected to remain resilient despite the disruption caused by the Iran conflict, according to a client note from advisory firm Frans Cronje Private Clients.

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What Another 30 Years of 1% Growth Looks Like

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How Rich European Activists Try Keep South Africa Poor

WARWICK GREY

A Mild Rise in Tariffs in the US and Implications for SA Agriculture

WANDILE SIHLOBO

South Africa Built a High-Skill Economy Without the Skills to Match It

BHEKI MAHLOBO

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Johannesburg's Air Quality Problem

Johannesburg's residents are slowly being poisoned by the air they breathe.

STAFF WRITER

Johannesburg's Air Quality Problem

The Forgotten Man Behind the Union Buildings

Beyond Mars and the Next Frontier of Space Exploration

SPRTS

Afrikaners & The Rules Behind Schoolboy Rugby Quotas

A reader challenged The Common Sense’s argument that the Paul Roos v Paarl Gim rugby derby is a far more accurate reflection of school sport than the impression created by the Bokkieweek tournament last week.

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