
My Year of Columns
David Ansara reflects on a year of writing for The Common Sense.
13.9.2026 |
David Ansara

The Minimum Wage Harms the Poor
David Ansara writes on how South Africa's minimum wage is a barrier to employment.
5.9.2026 |
David Ansara

How to Save South Africa's Cities
David Ansara writes on Cilliers Brink's talk at the FMF.
29.8.2026 |
David Ansara

Don’t Compromise with Socialists
David Ansara writes on standing up to bad policy.
21.8.2026 |
David Ansara

The Comrades Marathon Goes It Alone
David Ansara writes on the decision by the Comrades Marathon Association to end its affiliation with provincial and national athletics bodies.
16.8.2026 |
David Ansara

Property Rights Have Their Day in Court
David Ansara writes on the Free Market Foundation’s High Court challenge to nil compensation under the Expropriation Act.
8.8.2026 |
David Ansara

The Case Against the Expropriation Act
David Ansara writes on the legal battle against expropriation without compensation.
1.8.2026 |
David Ansara

RW Johnson In His Own Words
David Ansara pays tribute to RW Johnson, who died this week.
26.7.2026 |
David Ansara

South Africa’s Real Diplomats
David Ansara writes on who really cares about South Africa's interests abroad.
18.7.2026 |
David Ansara

The Idea of America
David Ansara pays homage to the US on the occasion of its 250th birthday.
12.7.2026 |
David Ansara
