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While you were sleeping: 27 June 2016

Post-Brexit Pound tumbles further, Pride parades see massive support, and Woods possibly out for the year.
While you were sleeping: 27 June 2016
John Stupart
By John Stupart
27 Jun 2016
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“I don't think I've ever wanted magic more."

  – JK Rowling's reaction to the Brexit vote.

Story of the Day

Mahlobo, Mapisa-Nqakula & Nhleko: Secure in illegitimacy 

The protests in Tshwane last week tell us many things about the ANC, about its processes, and the desperation in the air at the moment, mainly because the economy is slowing. But it also tells us many things about our government, its inability to manage some of these situations, and the problems that arise when certain offices are used for political ends. We must now start to accept that the offices of our security agencies have become de-legitimised. This is going to be a major problem. And we have only our politicians, those currently in power, to blame. By STEPHEN GROOTES.
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While you were sleeping

Post-Brexit pound sinks further

The pound plummeted to a new 30-year low when Asian markets opened once more today. A lack of confidence in Brexited British assets drove investors away in significant numbers. Plunging nearly 2 percent on Monday, it is entirely possible the bloodbath will continue outside of Asian markets. Read more

US Gay Pride parade draws massive crowds

Hundreds of thousands of supporters attended Gay Pride parades throughout the United States. Showing strong support for the victims of the Orlando shooting, the massive numbers this year were highly vocal in favour of proposed gun control reforms. Read more

Singapore Airlines flight catches fire, lands

A Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER's right engine caught alight near Changi Airport as the plane returned to the airport following an engine oil warning message. Pilots were able to land back on Changi, with the passengers and crew disembarking unharmed. Read more

Woods possibly out for the year

Tiger Woods has announced he might not be able to compete in the 2016 golf year. Following surgery nine months ago, and constant issues with his back and legs, Woods stressed the importance of recovering fully before re-entering tournaments. Woods has not won a title since 2013. Read more

In Numbers

61

The percentage of "leave" voters aged 65 and above. British voters aged 18-25 saw just 25% vote "leave".

Facts of the Day

Today is Dale Steyn's birthday (1983). By some bizarre twist of fate, it is also shared with Kevin Pietersen.

Fact of the day: Member's of the crew of the Lord of the Rings wore off their fingerprints. They had such an extensive costume inventory that they were rubbed off assembling 12.5 million metal rings into armour.

Weather

Financial Data

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CPT: min: 10° max: 14°, rainy
DBN: min: 17° max: 25°, sunny
EL: min: 16° max: 27°, cloudy
JHB: min: 3° max: 20°, sunny
KIM: min: 6° max: 20°, sunny
NLP: min: 4° max: 27°, cloudy
PMB: min: 7° max: 25°, sunny
PKN: min: 5° max: 21°, sunny
PE: min: 14° max: 20°, cloudy
PTA: min: 4° max: 21°, sunny

Oil=$48.41
Gold=$1,315.75
Platinum=$985.40
R/$=15.08
R/€=16.73
R/£=20.43
$/€=1.11
JSE All Share=51,679.66
DJIA=17,400.75
FTSE 100=6,138.69
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