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While you were sleeping: 22 August 2016

Rio Olympics ends, Japan's promises begin, China's glass bridge open for business, and Murray upset by Cilic.
Olympic Games 2016 Equestrian Jumping
John Stupart
By John Stupart
22 Aug 2016
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“Common sense will nearly always stand you in better stead than a slavish adherence to the conventions.”
— M.M. Kaye

Story of the Day

Young Blood vs Dead Wood: Where are the ANC’s Maimanes and Malemas? 

The 2016 local government elections did more than shift power and major municipal budgets away from the ANC. It exposed how the ANC’s antiquated traditions are hampering the rise of young leaders and stunting generational change. The ANC elections campaign recycled the same tired ideas and useless rhetoric, with the only new twist being ageing, uninspiring leaders performing a new dance move. The two main opposition parties saw young leaders Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema take the lead, redefine the terrain and change the conversation. At the same time, the ANC is gearing to elect a new leadership next year with no strong, young leaders ready to grab the mantle. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.
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While you were sleeping

Rio Olympics end, Japan's promises begin

A Super Mario-imposed Shinzo Abe entered the Rio closing ceremony overnight. Amidst a blaze of Brazilian colour, Japan's prime minister promised to host the best games ever in 2020. With any luck, better crowds, less corruption, and a few new sporting events will take place in four years. Read More

Three Irish officials arrested in Rio

As if on cue, three Irish Olympic officials were arrested by Brazilian authorities on Sunday. The individuals are accused of conducting widespread ticket sales fraud and have had their passports seized. Allegations include selling tickets for the opening ceremony valued at $1,400 for $8,000. Read More

Cilic upsets Murray

Croatia's Marin Cilic has denied Andy Murray the No 1. spot at Cincinnati. Cilic defeated Murray 6-4, 7-5 to win the Masters title. Murray's 22 game winning streak, meanwhile, is in tatters. Read More

China opens glass-bottomed bridge

The world's highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge has now been officially opened in China. Spanning 430 metres and suspended 300 metres above the earth, the bridge costs $20 to walk along and is limited to 8,000 visitors a day. High heels are not allowed, presumably to mitigate the risk of a slip and fall of a lifetime. Read More

In Numbers

32

The number of dead fish, in tons, removed from the lagoon hosting Rio Olympics rowing and canoeing events.

Facts of the Day

Today is 1902 Theodore Roosevelt became the first American president to ride an automobile.

Most toilets in Hong Kong are flushed with sea water.

Weather & Financial Data

BFN: min: 0° max: 14°, rainy
CPT: min: 8° max: 15°, rainy
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EL: min: 13° max: 19°, cloudy
JHB: min: 5° max: 21° cloudy
KIM: min: 3° max: 15°, sunny
NLP: min: 12° max: 29°, cloudy
PMB: min: 5° max: 13°, cloudy
PKN: min: 12° max: 28°, cloudy
PE: min: 12° max: 17°, rainy
PTA: min: 7° max: 23°, cloudy

Oil=$50.88
Gold=$1,341.47
Platinum=$1,114.30
R/$=13.51
R/€=15.29
R/£=17.66
€/$=1.13
JSE All Share=52,771.95
DJIA=18,552.57
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