The Common Sense
12 May 2026
No. 33Subscribe

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Editorials

The Common Sense’s Diary

Double standards, Ramaphosa the crook, he was a useless chap and a fool, Mashatile will destroy the ANC, Zuma and Malema have been strong, the DA must be ruthless, it’s best to let Cyril hang – that’s South Africa’s only chance, the singular case to save Cyril.

The Common Sense’s Diary
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Politics

Former Spy Boss Says He Was Offered R50 Million to Drop Phala Phala Case

Arthur Fraser has claimed he was offered R50 million to collapse the Phala Phala case, raising new questions just as Ramaphosa’s impeachment process reopens.

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Politics

How Serious Is South Africa’s Winter 2026 Violent Protest Risk?

Advisory firm Frans Cronje Private Clients has warned that the conditions for widespread violent protests in South Africa are beginning to assemble, though the firm stops short of predicting an outbreak.

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Politics

More Than Half of South Africans Would Support a No-Confidence Motion against Ramaphosa

Most South Africans would be happy to see the president go.

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Global

Iran’s Reply Pushes War Diplomacy Toward Beijing

Iran has responded to the latest US settlement proposal through mediators, but the answer appears to have narrowed rather than opened the path to a settlement.

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