South Africa’s economy over the next decade will be shaped less by global conditions than by domestic political structure according to a new scenario special report published by The Common Sense.

Politics

Inflation and living costs have replaced immigration as a top concern for American voters, leaving Republicans exposed ahead of the 2026 midterms and Democrats well placed to retake the House. This will please South Africa’s government, which has long bet that a weakening of the Trump administration is the surest way to fix its relationship with Washington.

Columns

The proxy war against the DA being fought through attacks on Tony Leon and his lobbying firm has evolved into a call for the state to regulate lobbying. This is simply another attempt to weaken the government and stall reform.

Politics

Midstream Estate is, in practice, a functioning enclave. It has taken over the running of local government within its walls, and it does the job better, more efficiently, and far more cheaply than the state that surrounds it.

Columns

It’s considered lucky to have a Jew in the Springbok side – the national executive may be the same.