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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.
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By John Stupart
1 Apr 2016
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"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.

Story of the Day

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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By Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar

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