Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
Politics
ANC Manifesto: “Give Us Another Chance, We’ll Get It Right This Time”
The party’s manifesto launch seems to promise more of the same, with an analysis from The Common Sense showing how the party has failed to fulfil its promises.

Columns
The Common Sense’s Diary
Amazon contradicts Ramaphosa’s assurances to Trump, America’s pending coin-flip election, Pretoria has bet the house on blue, there are many sets of ideas but only one set is right, knowing the difference is the most important decision you will ever take, your whole life and your wealth and the happiness of your children hinges on you getting that decision right, the media lied to you about Zille, like a bomb-disposal expert Willie Aucamp removes a mine from the hull of the DA ship but it might not be the only one and the DA must find the others before they detonate.
Politics
Majority of South Africans Say Communities Are Taking Over Government’s Job
Enclavisation continues apace as a large majority of South Africans say they live in places where local communities are taking over the responsibilities of the government.
Columns
South Africans Will Continue to Enjoy Lower Food Prices This Year
Wandile Sihlobo writes on why food inflation in South Africa is subdued at the moment.
Politics
ANC Puts Off Mayoral Selection – Again
The party’s local government election campaign descended into a farce in Sandton.
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