The Common Sense
06 May 2026
No. 30Subscribe

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Top 5 Stories

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Economics & Policy

Diesel Price Could Reach R40/Litre, With Severe Political Consequences

South Africa is on the precipice with the looming fuel price spike.

Diesel Price Could Reach R40/Litre, With Severe Political Consequences
2

Politics

SA Headed For New Wave Of Violence?

Warning signs are starting to flash. It would be reckless to ignore them.

3

Global

Ramaphosa Blames West

Cyril brings out the begging bowl.

4

Global

New 60-Day Horizon For Iran War

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has come under growing strain after Iran fired on commercial shipping, oil infrastructure, and its Gulf neighbours following the US opening of a channel through the Strait of Hormuz – as new 60-day horizon to end the war comes into view.

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Politics

The DA Calls Out ANC Hypocrisy Over Ramaphosa Visit to Harare

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa’s private residence has drawn sharp criticism from the Democratic Alliance, which has accused the ANC government of helping to entrench ZANU-PF’s violent and corrupt grip on power.

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Fake Hate Campaigns And Left-Wing Violence

Fake Hate Campaigns And Left-Wing Violence

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