Ramaphosa Attacks US at Global ‘Anti-MAGA’ Summit

President Ramaphosa used a global "progressive" gathering in Spain to slam the US and Israel while calling for a united front against America.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS BUREAU

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20.4.2026

Why the Woke Right Threatens Everything It Claims to Defend

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20.4.2026

DA Calls for More Firearm Prosecutions

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20.4.2026

Markets Surge as War Fears Fail to Derail Growth

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20.4.2026

Gunboat Diplomacy Overrules Actual Diplomacy in Hormuz

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20.4.2026

Britain’s Net Zero Delusion

WARWICK GREY

- 20.4.2026

Special Report Launch on Predatory Crime: The Criminals Who Hunt South Africans

REINE OPPERMAN

- 20.4.2026

Special Report: South Africa’s Predatory Crime Problem

REINE OPPERMAN

- 20.4.2026

Reconciliation Did Not Fail, But Economy Did, Says Meyer

MARIUS ROODT

- 20.4.2026

What To Make Of Geordin Hill-Lewis As The New DA Leader

GABRIEL MAKIN

- 20.4.2026

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.

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

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

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What To Make Of Geordin Hill-Lewis As The New DA Leader

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20.4.2026

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

What To Make Of Geordin Hill-Lewis As The New DA Leader

THE COMMON SENSE

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20.4.2026

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

Predatory Crime In SA

Special Report: South Africa’s Predatory Crime Problem

In this Special Report, The Common Sense explains the origins and the extent of the crime category that South Africans fear the most: predatory crime.

REINE OPPERMAN

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20.4.2026

The Nightmare From Which We Have Yet To Wake - Part I

JAMES MYBURGH

The Nightmare Years - Part II

JAMES MYBURGH

After the Miracle - Part III

JAMES MYBURGH

Explaining South Africa's History Of Violent Crime

JAMES MYBURGH

The Nightmare From Which We Have Yet To Wake - Part I

JAMES MYBURGH

The Nightmare Years - Part II

JAMES MYBURGH

After the Miracle - Part III

JAMES MYBURGH

Explaining South Africa's History Of Violent Crime

JAMES MYBURGH

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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DA Calls for More Firearm Prosecutions

The Democratic Alliance has warned that weak firearm prosecutions are fuelling crime.

POLITICS DESK

Special Report: South Africa’s Predatory Crime Problem

REINE OPPERMAN

Special Report Launch on Predatory Crime: The Criminals Who Hunt South Africans

REINE OPPERMAN

Reconciliation Did Not Fail, But Economy Did, Says Meyer

MARIUS ROODT

The Nightmare From Which We Have Yet To Wake - Part I

JAMES MYBURGH

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Gunboat Diplomacy Overrules Actual Diplomacy in Hormuz

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran has come under renewed strain after a series of conflicting Iranian directives and escalating naval incidents around the Strait of Hormuz.

WARWICK GREY

Ramaphosa Attacks US at Global ‘Anti-MAGA’ Summit

FOREIGN AFFAIRS BUREAU

Iran War Outlook Brightens

FOREIGN DESK

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

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Roelf Meyer New SA Envoy to Washington

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The Definitive Podcast On Farm Murders - Dr James Myburgh - Conversations With Gabriel

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20.4.2026

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

THE COMMON SENSE

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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

The Definitive Podcast On Farm Murders - Dr James Myburgh - Conversations With Gabriel

THE COMMON SENSE

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20.4.2026

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

THE COMMON SENSE

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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

THE COMMON SENSE

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7.4.2026

ECNOMICS

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Markets Surge as War Fears Fail to Derail Growth

The disconnect between legacy media reporting on the state of the world and actual economic growth and market indicators has seldom been stronger than last week, when US markets hit an all-time record high and the IMF came out as the latest global group with data suggesting that the global economy was holding up strongly.

ECONOMICS DESK

Britain’s Net Zero Delusion

WARWICK GREY

Britain Must Get Serious About Energy Independence

WARWICK GREY

Iran War Outlook Brightens

FOREIGN DESK

IMF Expects Global Growth to Remain Resilient Despite Iran War

BHEKI MAHLOBO

LFE

Beyond Mars and the Next Frontier of Space Exploration

Much of the solar system is horribly uninhabitable for humans.

RW JOHNSON