--- title: "While you were sleeping: 27 June 2016" description: "Post-Brexit Pound tumbles further, Pride parades see massive support, and Woods possibly out for the year." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "South Africa" author: "John Stupart" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/johnstupart/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-while-you-were-sleeping-27-june-2016/" published: "2016-06-27T06:19:15" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 712 --- # While you were sleeping: 27 June 2016 > Post-Brexit Pound tumbles further, Pride parades see massive support, and Woods possibly out for the year. By John Stupart · Published 27 June 2016, 08:19 SAST ## Content | \| \\| “I don't think I've ever wanted magic more." – **JK Rowling's reaction**to the Brexit vote. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \| | | --- | | \| \\| # Story of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\\| ![Image](//gallery.mailchimp.com/6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f/images/1706fa60-a9e3-402d-9d75-ecce8b96c5db.jpg) \\\| \\\| --- \\\|\\\| ## [Mahlobo, Mapisa-Nqakula & Nhleko: Secure in illegitimacy](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-mahlobo-mapisa-nqakula-nhleko-secure-in-illegitimacy/#.V3CXq_l95hE)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. [Read more](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-mahlobo-mapisa-nqakula-nhleko-secure-in-illegitimacy/#.V3CXq_l95hE) \\\| \\\| --- \\\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # While you were sleeping \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Post-Brexit pound sinks furtherThe 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](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-pound-tumbles-most-markets-extend-losses-on-brexit-woe) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## US Gay Pride parade draws massive crowdsHundreds 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](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-us-parades-celebrate-gay-pride-honor-orlando-victims) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Singapore Airlines flight catches fire, landsA 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](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-singapore-airlines-plane-catches-fire-in-emergency-landing) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Woods possibly out for the yearTiger 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](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-golf-tiger-says-he-might-not-play-again-this-year) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # 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 \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| BFN: min: 3° max: 20°, sunny 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=$48.41Gold=$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 [Source](http://dailymaverick.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f&id=6c17d969dc&e=371f6bebf2) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Now on Daily Maverick \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **FEATURED**\\\| ![Image](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/h083R14ntLGTyCVtfvgZzRhzzRQz1eaKinoliXEsRzM7Xsx0wGRTHdmnZLu9Pq0jw7kGv25rYEayYtizyf9oc0ihDtPvknyxBPaaf-i-Rdh4EUpZRQQ1x-ag1FMLf8eQiy1Fqm9K0N-df5qT0m5jD1P0N-ydLIFk_AfrAzClPw=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Grootes-delegitimisation-of-the-state.jpg)Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqukula and Police Minister, Nkosinathi Nhleko (all photos GCIS)" /> \\\| [Mahlobo, Mapisa-Nqakula & Nhleko: Secure in illegitimacy](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-06-27-mahlobo-mapisa-nqakula-nhleko-secure-in-illegitimacy/) By Stephen Grootes \\\| \\\| --- \\\| --- \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/LunVIn8OGTC4zOHhFYr_0_BL_ujmrHHWjzXicCPJ0jTP_8Ro58A5CVbNNn1hE3YwC-BUw0IjRCiddLgwtdsvP7rJFRWAIKpaV6p975njIMsfgconHciS-Mf7CXzVGRaZMx-R49I06eUbOsQ4jXbpdRSni0C3=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Brooks-NEW-BREXIT-AFTERMATH.jpg)British Prime Minister David Cameron announcing his resignation after losing the vote in the EU Referendum in London, Britain, 24 June 2016. 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