The Common Sense
26 May 2026
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Will South Africa Explode This Winter?

South Africa, and especially the provinces of Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, face a heightened risk of large-scale winter protest unrest as extensive evidence of social media-based incitement points to the possibility that a small spark could trigger wider disorder.

Will South Africa Explode This Winter?
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Columns

The Common Sense’s Diary: Have We Reached Peak CR?

Ramaphosa identifies the problem, he calls for something to be done, we are past peak CR now, and peak Trump, what about peak DA, and what happens if South Africa passes both peak ANC and peak DA?

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Global

Ebola Outbreak Could Be Major Global Health Hazard

Authorities warn over the outbreak of the deadly disease in the DRC.

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Economics & Policy

Why The Market May Be Wrong About SA Rates - Mahlobo

Bheki Mahlobo says the SARB may hold rates steady despite market expectations of a 25-basis point hike.

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Columns

Zionist Animal Conspiracies and The New York Times

Benji Shulman writes on the history of animal-themed antisemitic conspiracies.

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South Africa's Broken BEE System - Professor William Gumede

South Africa's Broken BEE System - Professor William Gumede

In this episode of Conversations with Gabriel, Gabriel sits down with Professor William Gumede for a wide-ranging discussion on South Africa’s political and economic moment.

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