While you were sleeping: 12 October 2016

12 Oct 2016

Trump detaches from space ship Republican, Israel beefs up security for Yom Kippur, and Kardashian sues media outlet for allegations.

“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear."
– Harry Truman

Editorial: Redefining Treason

Following a day of unprecedented violence in and around the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, two sinister but connected occurrences rocked South Africa on Tuesday morning, both of which bore the shadowy hand of our silent, absent president.
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Story of the Day

While you were sleeping

Trump lashes out at disloyalty in the ranks

Donald Trump has called Paul Ryan, the Republican's top elected official and speaker of the House of Representatives, a "weak and ineffective leader", while referring to himself as being "unshackled" from the party. The statements come hot off the back of a slew of supporters hurrying to abandon ship in the wake of the candidate's comments in 2005. Read More

Israel ups security for Yom Kippur

For Israel, preparations for Yom Kippur have included a massive security effort. Access from the West Bank and Gaza has been denied, and around 3,000 police have been deployed, in addition to the usual military presence throughout the country. A pleasant, relaxed observance this year, then. Read More

Kardashian sues media over allegations

Kim Kardashian filed a suit on Tuesday against Mediatakeout.com. Their alleged crime? Insinuating that Kardashian faked the entire story of her jewellery heist in Paris. If Hulk Hogan's defamation suit was any benchmark to go by, Meditakeout.com may be filing for bankruptcy in the not-too-distant future. Read More

Bafana Bafana draw with Ghana

South Africa has managed to claw its way back from defeat to draw with Ghana, ending with 1-1 on the scoreboard. The 2018 World Cup qualifier played last night saw Ayanda Patosi find the back of the net in the second half, salvaging Bafana Bafana's efforts. Egypt is up next for both South Africa and Ghana. Read More

In Numbers

783

The number of counts of corruption, fraud and racketeering currently hanging over Jacob Zuma's head.

Facts of the Day

Today is Columbus Day. Click here to read about just how awful the man was.

It's also Yom Kippur today. Buy some Teiglach, even if you're not Jewish.

Killing an elephant in Sri Lanka carries the death penalty.

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