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The Case for South Africa: A Strong Hand if Played Correctly

There are five cards South Africa currently holds that, if well played, will see the country become very successful over the next decade.

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Dispatch from Washington: Terrorism and Senate Reform

Richard Tren writes on the view from Washington on the latest global developments.

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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.

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Is South Africa Heading in the Right Direction

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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.

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ANC Leads DA by 11 Points in Latest Poll

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

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What Voters Made of John Steenhuisen

Voters had a mixed view of John Steenhuisen, who will step down as leader of the DA.

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Nearly Two Thirds of South Africans View Their Fellow Citizens as "Morally Good"

Most South Africans have a positive view of their compatriots, unlike the situation in the US.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Cross-Party Support for BEE Reform

Reform of BEE is a popular policy position across political parties and race groups.

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

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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

What Voters Made of John Steenhuisen

Voters had a mixed view of John Steenhuisen, who will step down as leader of the DA.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Nearly Two Thirds of South Africans View Their Fellow Citizens as "Morally Good"

Most South Africans have a positive view of their compatriots, unlike the situation in the US.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Cross-Party Support for BEE Reform

Reform of BEE is a popular policy position across political parties and race groups.

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

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Most South Africans Say Country is on the Wrong Track

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

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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

What Voters Made of John Steenhuisen

Voters had a mixed view of John Steenhuisen, who will step down as leader of the DA.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Nearly Two Thirds of South Africans View Their Fellow Citizens as "Morally Good"

Most South Africans have a positive view of their compatriots, unlike the situation in the US.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Cross-Party Support for BEE Reform

Reform of BEE is a popular policy position across political parties and race groups.

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

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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

What Voters Made of John Steenhuisen

Voters had a mixed view of John Steenhuisen, who will step down as leader of the DA.

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Nearly Two Thirds of South Africans View Their Fellow Citizens as "Morally Good"

Most South Africans have a positive view of their compatriots, unlike the situation in the US.

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Cross-Party Support for BEE Reform

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New SRF Poll On South Africa's 'Battleground' Metros

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20.3.2026

Cutting Out The Misinformation On The New York Terror Attack

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19.3.2026

Africa's Venture Capital Problem

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18.3.2026

Is Motsepe NOT Running For ANC Leadership?

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17.3.2026

The Curious Case Of South Africa's US Ambassador

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16.3.2026

New SRF Poll On South Africa's 'Battleground' Metros

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20.3.2026

Cutting Out The Misinformation On The New York Terror Attack

THE COMMON SENSE

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19.3.2026

Africa's Venture Capital Problem

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18.3.2026

Is Motsepe NOT Running For ANC Leadership?

THE COMMON SENSE

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17.3.2026

The Curious Case Of South Africa's US Ambassador

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16.3.2026

The War on Iran

Iranian Head of Basji Militia as well as Head of Supreme National Security Council Latest Dominoes to Fall

The killing of two of the Islamic Republic’s most senior figures, Ali Larijani and Brigadier General Gholamreza Soleimani, marks another direct strike at both the leadership and internal security machinery of the Iranian state.

WARWICK GREY

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20.3.2026

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

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How America and Israel are Dismantling Iran's Missile Arsenal

REINE OPPERMAN

Why Did The US Decapitate The Iranian Leadership?

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Iran’s Next Supreme Leader Confirmed

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

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How America and Israel are Dismantling Iran's Missile Arsenal

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Iran’s Next Supreme Leader Confirmed

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Ex-DA Campaign Boss Slams The Common Sense Over Geordin Hill-Lewis, Exposing the Deepest DA Divide

A former DA campaign manager has slammed The Common Sense during an exchange with a News24 journalist for revealing low favourability scores for Geordin Hill-Lewis and thereby exposing the deepest divide that lurks at the heart of that party.

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Geordin Hill-Lewis Has A Major Problem

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PA Wins in Beyers Naudé, IFP Clean Sweep in KZN

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Jo’burgers Like the DA, but Won’t Vote for It

POLLING CORRESPONDENT

Ramaphosa’s Potential Exit Could Be Welcomed by a Broad Spectrum of Voters

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Gira a la Derecha! Latin America’s Rightward Turn

Greg Mills and Ray Hartley write on how Javier Milei has offered oxygen to Latin America’s right.

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Policy Exchange Report Reveals Deep Divide in UK Attitudes on Iran Conflict

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Iranian Head of Basji Militia as well as Head of Supreme National Security Council Latest Dominoes to Fall

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Intelligence Assessment Exposes Bias in Media Reporting on Iran Threat

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Kent’s Resignation Amid Iran War Raises Woke-Right Flags

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Makin Sense Of New Poll Results, Jacob Zuma, Paul Ehrlich and Singapore

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22.3.2026

Makin Sense of Motsepe

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15.3.2026

Should He Be Fired? Right Of Reply John Steenhuisen - Talking Sense

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14.3.2026

Makin Sense Of The Iran War

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Makin Sense Of New Poll Results, Jacob Zuma, Paul Ehrlich and Singapore

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Makin Sense of Motsepe

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Should He Be Fired? Right Of Reply John Steenhuisen - Talking Sense

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14.3.2026

Makin Sense Of The Iran War

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ECNOMICS

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US Fed Projects a Stronger US Economy and Sticky Inflation

A more resilient growth outlook is emerging, but inflation is proving harder to tame than expected.

ECON DESK

Inflation Moderates Further in February but Key Risks Remain

ECON DESK

Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged as Inflation Remains Elevated

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Australia Breaks Ranks Among Peers as Its Central Bank Raises Interest Rates Again

ECON DESK

US Trade Probe May Turn Spotlight on South Africa’s BEE Laws and Chinese Firms

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LFE

King Sorrow, Joe Hill’s Latest, Proves the Real Horror is Living With What You Choose

Joe Hill returns to novel-writing with a slow-burn modern fantasy in which six friends summon a dragon to solve one crisis, only to spend decades paying the price.

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King Sorrow, Joe Hill’s Latest, Proves the Real Horror is Living With What You Choose

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Proteas Make Late Change to T20 WC Squad

Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs drafted into T20 World Cup squad after injuries rule out Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira.

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