Proposed New Development in Cape Town Tests Public Participation and Rational Decision-Making
Mike Flax, chair of the King David Mowbray Golf Club, writes on moves by Cape Town to develop the historic golf course and what it could mean for other South African cities.
19.8.2026 |
Mike Flax
The Common Sense’s Diary
The poor are voting with their feet, the richest people are keeping them poor, climate activists are sustaining the legacy of apartheid, the Europeans are racist, South Africa’s government has no self-respect in tolerating that, the DA and ANC are both wrong, SA could have been a global top-20 oil and gas producer, now the richest are scared of what they’ve done, MKP could be the answer, it has one very strong card in its favour already.
18.8.2026 |
The Editorial Board
The Likely AGOA Extension is Positive for South Africa’s Agriculture
Wandile Sihlobo writes on the importance of the US to South Africa’s agricultural sector.
18.8.2026 |
Wandile Sihlobo
Real Deep Insight – Black South Africans and Trump’s America
It makes a lot of sense that black South Africans are more likely than whites to sign up for Trump’s refugee programme.
17.8.2026 |
The Editorial Board
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
Dispatch From Washington
Richard Tren writes on the view from Washington on the latest global developments.
16.8.2026 |
Richard Tren
Fire on the Point — Quis Nisi Nos?
Greg Mills writes on Ukrainian military innovation in the current war with Russia.
16.8.2026 |
Greg Mills
The South African Liberal Identity Crisis: If it Can Move Right, Can it Also Move Left?
Viv Vermaak writes on the contradictions of South African liberalism.
15.8.2026 |
Viv Vermaak
The Strange Case of Zack and Jason
Simon Lincoln Reader writes on the similarities between Jason Arday and Zack Polanski.
14.8.2026 |
Simon Lincoln Reader
The Common Sense’s Diary – The People Know Better Than The Elites
South Africans are so well informed, and shrewd, and dialled in and sensible, centrist and pragmatic.
11.8.2026 |
The Editorial Board
