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While you were sleeping: 06 May 2016

North Korea launches nuke-laden conference, RHCP announce new album, and Liverpool to Europa final.
John Stupart
By John Stupart
6 May
Fantasy Basel 2016 - The Swiss Comic Con

"These mountains you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb."

– Najwa Zabian

 

Story of the Day

Fear Factor: The 2016 Elections Edition 

President Jacob Zuma suggested in Parliament on Thursday that there was a sinister force behind the burning of schools in Vuwani, Limpopo. “It looks suspicious,” Zuma said. Fear and paranoia are major campaign tools of political parties ahead of the local government elections. The ANC is ringing alarm bells about sinister forces attempting to destabilise the country and the DA is drumming up fears about the EFF’s extremism. The EFF says voters who do not support them would only have themselves to blame for the country’s downfall through ANC rule. It’s political warfare defined by the sum of all our fears. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.
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While you were sleeping

North Korea holds major convention

A rare party congress is being held in North Korea. Presumably aimed at preserving Dear Leader's grip on power, the congress will also be a major indicator as to the DPRK's progress towards developing more nuclear missile capabilities. Read more
 

House Speaker dumps Trump

US Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, has said that he cannot endorse the Orange Menace. Joining a chorus of Republican leaders voicing their distrust of Donald Trump, Ryan noted, "He's got some work to do." An early general election poll showed Clinton over 10% ahead of Trump, causing some minor GOP panic. Read more
 

RHCP album to drop in June

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their first new album in five years. 'Getaway' will drop on 17 June, replete with a new world tour later in the year. A single from the album has already been released, so keep an eye out for 'Dark Necessities'. Read more
 

Liverpool soars to Europa final

Liverpool has defeated Villarreal 3-0 to progress into the Europa finals, where they will face Sevilla. Daniel Sturridge's magical boot had a hand in all three goals, and he scored his 12th in the process. Read more
 

In Numbers

21,000

The amount you need to earn, in dollars, to qualify for the richest 4% on earth.

Facts of the Day

Today in 2004 saw the season finale of Friends. Re-runs and Blu-Ray binges have now been the dominant Friends fix.

Fact of the day: Disney is using its own drones to take down any invading remote controlled devices on the set of Star Wars Episode VIII.

Weather & Financial Data

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Oil=$45.37
Gold=$1,275.72
Platinum=$1,061.45
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FEATURED

Photo: President Jacob Zuma delivers an address at the May Day 2016<br />celebration rally at Moretele Park in Mamelodi, Pretoria. (Photo: GCIS)Fear Factor: The 2016 Elections Edition 
By Ranjeni Munusamy
Photo: South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma arrives with Speaker<br />of Parliament Baleka Mbete to give his State of the Nation address at the<br />opening session of Parliament in Cape Town, February 11, 2016.<br />REUTERS/Mike HutchingsZuma to Speaker Mbete: Get your House in order! 
By Marianne Merten
Photo of Raymond Suttner by Ivor Markman.Op-Ed: In removing Zuma we need to ensure a democratic outcome 
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Photo: Some rural villages in the Eastern Cape rely on dagga farming<br />to earn cash. Photo: Masixole FeniGroundUp: Dagga spraying, police ‘expert’ accused of bad science 
By GroundUp
Photo: Burundian protesters react as they face with police officers<br />firing shots toward them during an anti-government demonstration against<br />President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term in the capital<br />Bujumbura, Burundi, 26 May 2015. The Burundi crisis started after an<br />announcement from the President Pierre Nkurunziza that he intended to run<br />for a third term mandated in the upcoming elections. The statement sparked<br />various protests in all over country, generating clashes from the<br />government supporters and opposers. EPA/DAI KUROKAWABurundi: A year later, still in crisis 
By Simon Allison
Photo: UCT, by Nancy Smith via Flickr.Letter to the Editor: Facing the facts – when prejudice pretends to be analysis 
By Daily Maverick
Photo: African immigrants, displaced by anti-foreigner violence in<br />Johannesburg, warm their hands around a small fire outside the Jeppe police<br />station in the city, May 27, 2008. At least 56 people were killed when<br />rioting mobs attacked immigrants with knives and stones, raping women and<br />burning shops and homes to the ground in shanty towns around the country.<br />REUTERS/Mike Hutchings (SOUTH AFRICA)Help@Hand brings hope for foreign nationals 
By BHEKI C. SIMELANE
Photo: South Africa’s soccer coach Pitso Mosimane gestures<br />during the 2012 African Nations Cup Group G qualifier soccer match against<br />Sierra Leone at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, October 8, 2011.<br />REUTERS/Siphiwe SibekoMosimane’s second Sundowns title, a sterling transformation success story 
By Antoinette Muller
Photo: Dolutegravir-based combination that includes the ARVs abacavir<br />and lamivudine.GroundUp: New, better HIV drugs can save billions of rand 
By GroundUp

OPINIONS

vavi-columnist.jpgZuma’s Denialism and Betrayal 
By Zwelinzima Vavi
Patrick-Gaspard.jpgGovernments exist to serve the people 
By Patrick Gaspard
Bantu-Holomisa-for-column.jpgWho has the final say between the Demarcation Board and citizens in municipal borders? 
By BANTU HOLOMISA
Andrew-Gasnolar.jpgFrom Buti Malamela’s Desk: Cheap shots from a toy gun 
By Andrew Ihsaan Gasnolar

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