17 September 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
Top 5 Stories
Sport
This is Why the Springboks Were Playing in Baltimore
The Springboks’ Baltimore appearance showcased a US expansion strategy that could reshape rugby’s finances and increase the value of the team’s commercial rights.
Politics
Meyer’s Mission Fails in Washington
Months after Roelf Meyer was sent to repair relations with the US, he has failed, because his government is not prepared to do the simplest things to enable a new trade and investment pact with Washington.
Editorials
Compulsory Critical Race Theory at UKZN
It is not just at UCT where race nationalism has gone mad – it’s in KwaZulu-Natal too.
Politics
This is What Families Must do to Survive a Future South Africa
The Common Sense’s guide to South Africa's enclave future.
Politics
Severe Blow to ANC in Six Municipalities Ahead of Local Government Elections
The ANC has lost its Electoral Court bid to reinstate candidates excluded after the party failed to finalise its submissions before the IEC deadline.
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Podcast & Video of the Day
Kenya Is Refusing the Two Million Tonnes of Maize It Needs
Wandile Sihlobo explains to Gabriel Makin why Kenya doesn’t want South African maize.
South Africans Are Poorer In 2026 Than In 2008
Bheki Mahlobo explains to Gabriel Makin why you are getting poorer.
