03 June 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
Top 5 Stories
Editorials
US Conditions Remain in Place for South Africa Trade Pact
American officials have told Ambassador Roelf Meyer that Washington’s conditions for a trade and investment pact with South Africa remain firmly in place.
Columns
South Africa’s Parole System and What is Being Done to Fix It
A recent spat over parole has shone an important light onto one of the most important parts of South Africa’s justice system, prompting The Common Sense to look into what is happening with South Africa’s parole system, what is being done to fix it, and whether it can indeed be fixed.
Politics
ANC Disaster Looming in Nelson Mandela Bay, Could Survive in Buffalo City
Electoral trends are not looking good for the ANC in the former Port Elizabeth, but better in the former East London.
Politics
Xenophobic Violence Flares Up, Unrest Warning Lights Flash
Unrest in Mossel Bay could be first sign of another winter of discontent for South Africa.
Politics
Rise Mzansi’s Makashule Gana to Chair Ramaphosa Impeachment Committee
Voting for the Rise Mzansi MP largely followed GNU lines, with parties outside the unity government voting for Wonderboy Mahlatsi.
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Podcast & Video of the Day
Saving South Africa's Schools - Rob Katzen
In this episode of Conversations with Gabriel, Gabriel Makin speaks to Rob Katzen about how a group of old boys helped turn Johannesburg’s Jeppe High School for Boys from a declining public school into one of South Africa’s strongest education success stories.
