14 May 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
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The ANC’s Devils or the Deep Blue Sea, Hill-Lewis Can Force a Choice
The ANC is running out of choices on President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Hill-Lewis should not be afraid to force them into one.
Global
New Trump Counterterrorism Doctrine Takes Aim at Lefties
The Trump administration is changing the focus of the Biden-era counterterrorism strategy from right to left.
What Is in the Section 89 Report? The Damning Case Against Ramaphosa on Phala Phala
The Common Sense lays out the devastating charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Politics
Why The China-US Battle Is Ultimately Over the Dollar
This week’s Beijing talks may focus on Iran, Taiwan, trade, AI, and rare earths, but the deeper contest is over the future of the dollar.
Economics & Policy
Youth Joblessness Is SA’s Biggest Political Risk
Young South Africans continue to carry the heaviest burden in the labour market, with unemployment among those aged 15 to 24 reaching 60.9% in the first quarter of 2026.
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