02 April 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
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Columns
Koos Malan Confuses Libertarian Cosplay with Constitutionalism
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen replies to Prof Koos Malan.
Columns
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.
Politics
Nearly Half of Municipal Water is Basically Free-ly Wasted
South Africa’s municipal water system is losing too much water, billing too little of it, and operating with too little technical capacity.
Global
The Decline of American Sea Power
The United States still fields the world’s most capable navy. But a smaller fleet and a weakened shipbuilding base are limiting its ability to sustain global maritime power.
Economics & Policy
Strong Growth in Overseas Visitor Numbers in Jan, Feb
There has been an uptick in visitors from Russia and Brazil and a decline in visitors from India and China for first two months of the year.
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Podcast & Video of the Day
Makin Sense Of The DA Congress, Solving SA's Crime Problem, The BBC and Free Speech
In this episode, the panel unpacks the roots of township crime, breaks down a major global media deal, and explains what to expect from the upcoming DA Congress, including key proposals and a leadership race. The discussion closes with two major US developments, a landmark Supreme Court ruling on free speech and new data on the economic impact of internal migration.
