Global

Under US pressure, Tehran agreed last night to a peace pact brokered by Pakistan and to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the cessation of US strikes.

Editorials

The break-up of South Africa’s GNU will have four distinct effects on the lives and livelihoods of all South Africans. In this article, The Common Sense sets out the six questions South Africans need to be able to answer, if they are to survive such a doomsday apocalypse.

Global

When Orion carried human beings further from Earth than any crew had ever travelled before, the mission was not only a triumph of engineering, it was also a statement of geopolitical intent.

Economics & Policy

Stellenbosch economist says South Africa’s reform window is closing, but still open, however right decisions must be made now by the national unity government.

Global

Washington signals a harder-edged, interest-driven reset in its approach to Africa.