The Common Sense
28 May 2026
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Mashatile-EFF-MKP Government – What Happens Next

The Common Sense has modelled what would happen to South Africa’s currency, interest rates, bond yields, debt, deficit, and inflation indicators if the ANC invited the MKP and the EFF into the government and then followed through on their expropriation and NHI pledges.

Mashatile-EFF-MKP Government – What Happens Next
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Politics

ANC Faces Wipeout in Gauteng Metros in LGE

If the electoral trend since 2014 holds in Gauteng the ANC could lose significant support in the next local government poll in the province’s metros.

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Politics

Eskom to Take Over Payments for Jhb Electricity

Johannesburg is saved from being cut off – for now.

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Politics

Ramaphosa’s Attack on the Phala Phala Report Has a Problem

The Phala Phala fight is no longer only about Cyril’s magic money couch. It is now about whether Ramaphosa can stop Parliament from asking the obvious questions.

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Politics

The Man Who Has Been On the South African National Ballot Since 1994

There has been one constant on all ballot papers since 1994.

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This Is How The Iran War Ends

This Is How The Iran War Ends

Frans Cronje explains what is likely to happen next with the Iran war.

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