07 August 2026Good Morning
Below follows today’s briefing from The Common Sense.
Today's Briefing
Top 5 Stories
Politics
Illegal Immigrants Took the Jobs, say SA Voters
A very strong majority of South African voters believe that South Africa has a high unemployment rate because illegal immigrants took the jobs that belong to South Africans.
Politics
This Is Who Black South Africans Want to Vote For
The ANC has lost control of the black voter market in South Africa and the MKP is challenging it for dominance.
Politics
This Is Who White South Africans Want to Vote For
Superficially, the DA continues to dominate the white voter market in South Africa, but something deeper is going on.
Economics & Policy
The Amazing Story of the Fall and Rise of South Africa’s Government Debt Level
When the ANC first came to power, the fear among corporates, investors, and diplomats was that the party would mess up South Africa’s national finances, quite the opposite happened… at first.
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Podcast & Video of the Day
ANC at 34%, the Third Force Returns, Jason Arday, News24's IDAC Apology.
This week the panel discusses the Social Research Foundation and The Common Sense new national and Johannesburg, Durban and Pretoria polling.
