19 March 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
Top 5 Stories
Politics
Jo’burgers Like the DA, but Won’t Vote for It
Despite overwhelming belief in the DA’s ability to improve service delivery in Johannesburg, the party struggles to convert this support into actual votes, especially among black voters.
Politics
Ramaphosa’s Potential Exit Could Be Welcomed by a Broad Spectrum of Voters
New polling by the SRF in conjunction with The Common Sense reveals that many South Africans, frustrated with President Cyril Ramaphosa's leadership, may welcome his departure and the chance for a stronger, more decisive ANC leader.
Economics & Policy
Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged as Inflation Remains Elevated
The US Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged as inflation remains above target and rising oil prices add uncertainty to the near-term policy outlook.
Economics & Policy
Inflation Moderates Further in February but Key Risks Remain
Inflation is bang on SARB’s targets, though global risks mean that interest rates are unlikely to come down soon.
Global
Kent’s Resignation Amid Iran War Raises Woke-Right Flags
A top US intelligence official quits over the Iran war, but his reasoning raises a flag about the dangers of the “woke right” in American politics.
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Podcast & Video of the Day
Makin Sense of Motsepe
In this episode of Makin Sense, the panel examines the reports that Patrice Motsepe is not running for ANC leader. They then unpack the diplomatic fight between South Africa and the new United States ambassador. The focus then shifts to an Asian fraud scandal with a South African twist. The panel then studies the facts around venture capital in Africa. After which, they explore the misreporting on the recent terrorist attack in New York and they finish by discussing the surge of support for the Green Party in the United Kingdom.
Cutting Out The Misinformation On The New York Terror Attack
Richard Tren explains what happened with the terrorist attack that targeted protestors outside of th…
