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title: "While you were sleeping: 1 April 2016"
description: "Bomb blast in Turkey kills 7, Trump to enlarge his tiny hands, and Azarenka through to Miami finals."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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section: "South Africa"
author: "John Stupart"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-04-01-while-you-were-sleeping/"
published: "2016-04-01T05:51:25"
lang: "en-ZA"
word_count: 916
---

# While you were sleeping: 1 April 2016

> Bomb blast in Turkey kills 7, Trump to enlarge his tiny hands, and Azarenka through to Miami finals.

By John Stupart · Published 1 April 2016, 07:51 SAST

## Content

| \| \\| *"I doubt he's read this book, as small as it is."*  **– Julius Malema**, speaking of **Jacob Zuma** while holding a copy of the Constitution. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \| |
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| \| \\| # Story of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ![Image](//gallery.mailchimp.com/6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f/images/fa7fe209-2e34-48df-99d8-761db663e325.jpg) \\| \\| --- \\| \\| [Nkandla Judgment: The Mastery of the Concourt vs The Invincibility of Jacob Zuma](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-04-01-nkandla-judgment-the-mastery-of-the-concourt-vs-the-invincibility-of-jacob-zuma/)  Has destiny finally caught up with the consummate Teflon Man? Many words have been tossed about in the wake of Thursday’s devastating Constitutional Court judgment on the Public Protector’s report on Nkandla. Recall, impeach, remove, resign – all considered possibilities now that the highest court in the land found that President Jacob Zuma’s conduct was illegal and in violation of the Constitution. But Zuma will not simply surrender. He is still holding an ace card and could drag the ANC down with him. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY. \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # While you were sleeping \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **Bombing in Turkey kills seven** A remotely detonated car bomb has killed seven police officers and wounded at least 27 more. The bomb exploded in Diyarbakir. In response, a besieged President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the world would see the "true face of terror" in Turkey. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-04-01-seven-police-killed-in-bomb-attack-in-turkeys-diyarbakir) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **Trump to get a helping hand** The Orange Menace will soon undergo a dual hand-enlargement procedure. This is in response to nasty words flung his way by 'Little' Marco Rubio. By insulting Trump's hands, the bronzed one clearly feels the need to regain lost inches on his hands, and thus psychologically expel the demons plaguing his lack of metacarpal girth. [Read More](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **US offers Ukraine security aid** The United States has offered Ukraine $335 million in security aid. This is in addition to a third loan guarantee of $1 billion. Ukraine is battling crippling corruption internally as well as a Russian-backed rebellion in the east. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-04-01-us-offers-ukraine-335-mn-in-security-aid) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **Azarenka through to finals** Victoria Azarenka has defeated Angelique Kerber 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the ATP Miami Open finals. Azarenka will face Svetlana Kuznetsova on Saturday. The professionals have split results in their eight previous showdowns. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\|  \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # In Numbers \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **14.6344** \\| \\| --- \\|\\| The low point of the dollar's strength against the rand. This was at roughly midday, following the ConCourt announcement on Jacob Zuma and the National Assembly. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Facts of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **Today is** April Fool's Day. Believe nothing. Trust only your eyes.  **Fact of the day: Some hotels use radio frequency identification (RFID) chips to track stolen towels.**Think twice next time you're considering pinching one on holiday. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Weather & Financial Data \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| BFN: min: 16° max: 31°, cloudy CPT: min: 15° max: 21°, rainy DBN: min: 22° max: 31°, cloudy EL: min: 20° max: 24°, rainy JHB: min: 12° max: 29°, cloudy KIM: min: 17° max: 32°, sunny NLP: min: 17° max: 33°, sunny PMB: min: 13° max 30°, cloudy PKN: min: 13° max: 30°, sunny PE: min: 18° max: 23°, cloudy PTA: min: 15° max: 29°, cloudy \\| \\| --- \\|\\| Oil=$39.58 Gold=$1,233.68 Platinum=$976.95 R/$=14.69 R/€=16.73 R/£=21.15 $/€=1.13 JSE All Share=52,250.28 DJIA=17,732.21 FTSE 100=6,174.90 [Source](http://emma.thewww.dailymaverick.co.za/servlet/link/3890/618590/129788333/3233800) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Now on Daily Maverick \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **FEATURES**  \\\| ![Image](//ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/pUHml1-lQUoHZEynZVupsYv4JEMnaXTQYh8cLiQqNgN4pFzuUajCeBjIVy05YQgqn3wgmQpeu8a82sf5cIkL11HFh3X-VOL7gkMDuvjMfgCl138hH_PLoMWQDBwn58gf1E9Y32kmkY66v5M_eHNLR-9BUVLiVHHwVek=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Ranjeni-Concourt-judgment_310316.jpg)African National Congress (ANC) policy meeting in Midrand, north of Johannesburg, June 29, 2012. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko" /> \\\| [Nkandla Judgment: The Mastery of the Concourt vs The Invincibility of Jacob Zuma](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-04-01-nkandla-judgment-the-mastery-of-the-concourt-vs-the-invincibility-of-jacob-zuma/) **By Ranjeni Munusamy** \\\| \\\| --- \\\| --- \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/AkvwHz_lZ82NHCooy05piWsd7HzWNQZvI5i0YQcbkji2eGTeCa8E4_bPDQincUQ8HHJq9CToFnRkq6oWgTFYtOrw__yW6GQEPqwGRCywoKUCd0lxyB_PDx7sffYxaDUxTy_Fqv4iWlgtnCRrSDrrBnho=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Poplak-Malema-Cons-Court.jpg)media following the Constitutional Court's finding that South African President Jacob Zuma had broken the countries constitution, in Johannesburg, South Africa, 31 March 2016. 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Picture: Giordano Stolley/SAPA" /> \\\| [Politicians say the darndest things: The Nkandla quotathon](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-03-31-politicians-say-the-darndest-things-nkandla-quotathon/) **By Marelise van der Merwe** \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/idTTv_oEk6T4SmrkWtF92CtJL_2cco5NFK9OUEAQqtLvoB93jQhdkT0qYWr9scYXiBqHwbYMXKUVmfCu5JXYpYTL0gOHM0_-XaliBYTIWKn85fOYXw_xsSNlW9hwNmn9YzWZq35jjM3l0EiRMSDy-ie2zgLH=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Grootes-on-Nkandla-Judgment.jpg)president Jacob Zuma reacts whilst answering questions from opposition parties in parliament, Cape Town, 06 August 2015. EPA/NIC BOTHMA" /> \\\| [Analysis: The Judgment at the end of the Nkandla Road](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-03-31-analysis-the-judgment-at-the-end-of-the-nkandla-road/) **By Stephen Grootes** \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/oC3U8WqKcySruPtKAqzLzN_zJOx7zuLSsgK1LSvRwzvAMgnWj9AJSefcS1Z2LOcu5WxqCpinbZyaK1j490R1jT6KGsUSXIqYoVv9vhbtq6anJC7_y_QYr4beZ58nrHgW4X_IPucvJ5Yl81uHxBVNFnWO=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Merten-ConCourt-Analysis.jpg)address at the opening session of Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 11 February 2016. 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Picture: Nardus Engelbrecht/SAPA" /> \\\| [Nkandla ruling: ConCourt slams National Assembly](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-03-31-nkandla-ruling-cons-court-slams-national-assembly/) **By Marianne Merten** \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/t94bCglq6Ot77bUkJoncJRo9wC7hxouY_gD22u_IF_WiAhu4qr4EZbcvhNFnr-yEwVGP4hu_6V0P1tGkNQ0cOHsPoAxwhUpT2dwcsyxHHs3C6uKXHz0gC8da7FwY7RsrsbtMRPbMPb0VltuQqpnZLOAT67c=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Amnesty-Qatari-FIFA-abuses.jpg)a beach in front of the skyline of Doha, Qatar, 21 April 2015. Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. 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