Columns

Battle for the Cape, making enemies of America, screw the poor children, the minister warns on climate saboteurs, Ramaphosa has a new policy paper to fix towns and cities, so much turns now on Motsepe, and Zille, fighting for good and South Africa, a bad budget (why bail out the airline again?), the market is pricing in a lot of good news.

Global

Richard Tren writes on the view from Washington on the latest global developments.

Economics & Policy

The Common Sense has maintained a uniquely positive outlook on the global economy and markets throughout 2026, despite wars, tariffs, and geopolitical instability. The IMF's latest forecasts further strengthen its case for a strong global economic performance through the rest of the year.

Economics & Policy

The gold-mining sector may have received a boost, but it is still hobbled by racial ownership requirements.

Family

South Africans’ spending on gambling has grown rapidly.