Mandelson's Russia Scandal, ANC Polling Collapse, Steenhuisen vs Tony Leon, Joburg's Hidden Riches

Read the full analysis and more data-driven insights: https://www.thecommonsense.co.za/Become a Common Sense Member for R99/pm https://www.thecommonsense.co.za/subscribeThis week on Talking Sense: The Panel dives into the MI6 file labelling Lord Mandelson a "privileged contact" and the mechanics of Western influence. Marius breaks down a new by-election model forecasting an ANC collapse to the low thirties, while the panel reviews how private-sector security cooperation maintained stability through the June 30 deadline. The panel unpacks John Steenhuisen’s explosive exit interview and the state capture allegations surrounding Tony Leon. From London, the panel explores a UBS report on the UK’s massive wealth loss. Plus, striking data on South Africa’s voter turnout, a sobering look at what 5% growth since 2007 would have achieved, and the economic potential of Johannesburg. 0:00 Privileged contacts and influence4:02 By-election analysis and ANC trends8:00 Johannesburg vs Cape Town property prices11:45 30 June deadline and unrest risk19:18 Steenhuisen interview and lobbying debate40:03 UK wealth loss and inflation58:26 Voter registration and turnout66:37 South Africa’s lost growth74:47 Johannesburg economy and turnaround84:46 Closing remarks