The People Keeping South Africa from Succeeding
The Common Sense was born of the stubborn positivity that South Africa can succeed as a prosperous multi-racial society to provide a fresh, constructive, and positive media alternative for the millions of South Africans who sense the same thing and who want to come together to work on sensible ideas that will make South Africa a wonderful place to live for all its people.
27.10.2026 |
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Jewish Good Luck Charms for the Springboks and for Cabinet
It’s considered lucky to have a Jew in the Springbok side – the national executive may be the same.
11.7.2026 |
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The Decline of Marriage and Its Societal Consequences
Last month, The Common Sense published data revealing a troubling trend: the ratio of marriages to divorces in South Africa has fallen from 6:1 a decade ago to 4:1 today. This shift could have profound social implications, undermining the foundational pillars that contribute to societal stability.
2.4.2026 |
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If Patrice Motsepe Does Take Over the ANC, What Could Happen Next?
The answer to the question of what a Motsepe presidency might mean for South Africa lies first in the assumptions that underpin his presidency and then in the execution risk around those assumptions.
20.2.2026 |
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The DA Sets a New Standard for Accountability
The Democratic Alliance (DA) deserves credit for something that is increasingly rare in global political culture: accountability.
9.2.2026 |
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What John Steenhuisen’s Exit May Mean for the GNU
John Steenhuisen’s possible resignation as leader of the DA introduces a new layer of uncertainty into the future of South Africa’s coalition government, not because it alters the formal structure of the coalition, but because it changes the balance of political commitment holding it together.
4.2.2026 |
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How the DA has shifted South Africa’s National Strategic Position
The DA has had a pretty good 24 months, but its successes seem to be often forgotten.
29.1.2026 |
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Why South Africa Might Have a Strong 2026 and Beyond
South Africa could be entering its most promising decade in years, with voters, institutions, energy capacity, and geopolitics aligning to create a clear path to stronger growth and national renewal.
31.12.2025 |
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Six Reasons South Africans Can Feel Hopeful This Christmas
South Africa can enjoy Christmas with more to celebrate than the daily noise suggests, from deep democratic resilience and expanding freedoms to major social gains and a surprisingly unified public mood.
25.12.2025 |
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ANC and DA Emerge as Twin Pillars of South African Politics
Polling from November showed the ANC and DA locked in the low 30% range, drawing support from the overlapping established and aspirant middle classes and pointing towards a future where cooperation could matter more than rivalry.
24.12.2025 |
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