18 August 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
Top 5 Stories
Economics & Policy
Estimating What South Africa Would Gain from Exploiting Its Oil and Gas Reserves
Last week the Constitutional Court largely shut the door on oil and gas exploration and development in South Africa. The losses will be staggering.
Economics & Policy
Police Guns Leak onto South Africa’s Dangerous Streets
Thousands of police firearms have been stolen over the last few years.
Columns
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.
Columns
Is The Common Sense Too Pro-ANC?
This newspaper is sometimes accused of being too pro-ANC – its position is more sophisticated and infused with realpolitik than that.
Columns
MKP Exposes Decline of Democratic Values in South Africa
Former uMkhonto weSizwe commander Omry Makgoale writes critically on Jacob Zuma and the MKP.
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Podcast & Video of the Day
What Happens to Pretoria if the DA Wins Back Tshwane?
Gabriel Makin talks to DA mayoral candidate for Tshwane, Cilliers Brink.
