The Common Sense
02 June 2026
No. 49Subscribe

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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?

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

Is Informal Economy Keeping SA Going?

New research unveils insights into South Africa’s labour market.

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Economics & Policy

US and Iran Still on Track for Deal to Drop Oil Prices

Iran and the United States remain on track for a deal that could extend the current ceasefire by 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and create the basis for further talks on Iran stepping back from its nuclear ambitions.

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Columns

Van der Rheede’s Puzzling Formalism Over (Scare-Quoted) “Race Law”

Martin van Staden writes on the debate about “race law” between Hermann Pretorius and Christo van der Rheede.

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Politics

Hill-Lewis Says SA Faces Choice Between Left-Wing Failure and Growth-Led Reform

The Democratic Alliance leader responds to the Conference of the Left with a clear policy agenda.

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