22 October 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
Top 5 Stories
Economics & Policy
The Global Debt Monster and Its Implications
Global debt levels have doubled since the end of the Second World War, setting up the most important investment call of a generation.
Politics
The First 50 Metres of Fixing South Africa’s Towns and Cities
More communities are finding hope in taking charge of the sidewalks and intersections around them – and finding great satisfaction in doing so.
Politics
South Africans Say Their Communities Are Taking Over the Government’s Duties
Enclavisation is continuing apace as more and more South Africans believe the government’s responsibilities are being taken over by communities themselves.
Lifestyle
Why South Africa Is One of the Best Countries in the World to Be Middle Class
South Africa has a compelling claim to be one of the world’s best places to live for a middle-class family.
Economics & Policy
Saldanha: Another New Beginning?
Three decades of industrial promises have left Saldanha’s potential largely unrealised. Can a new port agreement finally unlock investment and jobs, or will history repeat itself?
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Podcast & Video of the Day
Princy Mthombeni: Hire South Africans First
Princy Mthombeni argues that South Africans must get first preference for jobs over foreigners. She also tackles immigration, energy policy, and Eskom’s decline.
