PLITICS
PEPFAR “Drawdown”: Latest Failure in US-SA Relations
US pulls Aids funding for South Africa over concerns of Afrikaner persecution.
22.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
DA Candidate Murdered in Ward Where ANC Support Is Falling
The suspected assassination of Democratic Alliance candidate Sinovuyo Dyokwe has thrown a spotlight on Dunoon, where falling ANC support, a growing opposition challenge, and a second activist killing have deepened fears over political violence ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
22.6.2026 |
Warwick Grey
The Most Popular Politician in South Africa Isn’t a Politician
DA politicians are generally more popular than their ANC counterparts.
22.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
South Africa Faces Tense Seven-Day Countdown to Anti-Immigration “Shutdown”
With one week to go ahead of the threatened 30 June anti-immigrant shutdown, South Africa faces the prospect of the return to the weeks of sweeping violence that broke out in 2008, 2015, and 2021.
22.6.2026 |
Politics Desk
What Happens Next in Ramaphosa’s Impeachment? Is It All Over?
Parliament is preparing to move toward formal hearings following a Constitutional Court ruling and a legal challenge now before the High Court.
21.6.2026 |
Warwick Grey
Burnham Wins Makerfield – Next Stop Downing Street?
The mayor of Manchester is set to challenge Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour Party.
19.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
Clock Ticks Down to 30 June Explosion as Risks Loom
With just weeks remaining until 30 June, South Africa's security services, businesses, and communities are preparing for what could become one of the most significant domestic flashpoints since the July 2021 unrest – but the date should pass without a replication of July 2021.
16.6.2026 |
Politics Desk
They Helped To Transform This Country, Although At The Cost Of Their Blood
Today, exactly 50 years ago the police opened fire outside Johannesburg at protesting school pupils. By the time the initial phase of what became known as the Soweto Uprisings was over at least 176 people lay dead. Below in long form follows the full transcript of a very moving interview The Common Sense conducted with Omry Makgoale who was there as one of the leaders of the 1976 uprisings.
16.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
AfriForum to Malema: We Build, While the State Breaks
Kallie Kriel hits back at EFF leader Julius Malema’s attack on the rights group.
15.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
Johannesburg Council Approves Punishing Tariff Increases
Jo’burg puts the squeeze on residents. Again.
15.6.2026 |
Staff Writer
