While you were sleeping: 10 August

Le Clos disappoints, 7s excite at Rio, and Trump suggests shooting of Clinton.

By John Stupart

10 Aug 2016

“People see what they wish to see. And in most cases, what they are told that they see.”

– Erin Morgenstern

Story of the Day

Coalition talks: Small parties throw big demands into the mix

Talks between South Africa’s major political parties on coalitions have not yet yielded any breakthroughs. None of the political parties had anticipated that the 2016 local government elections would result in such a medley of outcomes, with no outright winner in four of the eight metros. It has been difficult to switch from aggressive campaign mode to negotiations mode, which naturally involves bargaining and compromise. Smaller parties appear to have big demands, including the “removal” of the president, which make for tricky negotiations. The situation requires political maturity and some out-of-the-box thinking. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.
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While you were sleeping

Le Clos but no cigar

The 200m fly razzle-dazzle in which Chad le Clos and Michael Phelps squared off against each other was highly anticipated by Olympic watchers. But after the hilarity that was #PhelpsFace on Tuesday, it was Phelps who had the last laugh, claiming his 20th gold medal while Le Clos ended with diddly squat.Read More

Trump implies shooting of Clinton

Just in case the Rio news was all too cheerful, Donald Trump emerged once more from the shadows. At a rally on Tuesday, the bronzed champion of the Republicans suggested that, through the Second Amendment, Clinton could be shot. This remark, while shocking, would likely not budge a single Trump supporter. Read More

As it happened: Rowers make up for sailing and swimming disappointment

Men's rowing pair, Lawrence Brittain and Shaun Keeling, have qualified for the final and the men's fours went through to the semis after winning in the repechage. In sailing, Stefano Marcia ended 42nd out of 46 boats and it was a disappointing night in the pool for Cameron van der Burgh and Jarred Crous in the men’s 200m breaststroke and the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team – none of whom managed to progress past their heats. Catch up on all the action you might have missed with our blow-by-blow account of day four. Read More

Blitzboks bag two wins and two clean sheets on Rio opening day

South Africa got their Sevens campaign in Rio off to a cracking start, beating Spain and France with Australia still to come on Wednesday. Their cool and calm composure and sturdy defence made South Africa look like real medal prospects. Read More

In Numbers

How much of an Olympic gold medal that is actually gold.

Facts of the Day

Today in 2012 saw the start of what became, in the days following, theMarikana Massacre.

Flowers actually evolved after mammals.

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