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title: "While you were sleeping: 26 August 2016"
description: "Trump accuses Clinton of bigotry, Italy declares state of emergency, and Super Rugby could be back down to 16."
type: "NewsArticle"
publisher: "Daily Maverick"
site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za"
section: "Newsdeck"
author: "John Stupart"
author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/johnstupart/"
canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-while-you-were-sleeping-26-august-2016/"
published: "2016-08-26T06:12:55"
updated: "2016-08-26T06:13:00"
lang: "en-ZA"
word_count: 1017
---

# While you were sleeping: 26 August 2016

> Trump accuses Clinton of bigotry, Italy declares state of emergency, and Super Rugby could be back down to 16.

By John Stupart · Published 26 August 2016, 08:12 SAST · Updated 26 August 2016, 08:13 SAST

## Content

| \| \\| *“Which ANC would kill people in cold-blood because they want salary increases? We murder in full glare of international media Andries Tatane. We fail our own. We steal from the poor. All these things we do with absolute impunity,”*  –**Sipho Pityana** \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \| |
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| \| \\| # Story of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\\| ![Image](//gallery.mailchimp.com/6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f/images/e6ae54d7-d3d0-422d-b50d-f3eded5cff93.jpg) \\\| \\\| --- \\\|\\\| ## [Master of his own demise: How Zuma turned Gordhan into the political victim he once was](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-master-of-his-own-demise-how-zuma-turned-gordhan-into-the-political-victim-he-once-was/#.V7-xj_l95hE)President Jacob Zuma is becoming the biggest enemy of the nation he leads. He is seen as a danger to the country’s stability and interests. In the words of ANC veteran Sipho Pityana, he is “no longer honourable” and “untrustworthy”. Zuma has laughed off accountability for his scandals and abuses. He might even evade responsibility for the ANC’s terrible performance in the local government elections. But the hounding of Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan may be a step too far. Gordhan has become what Jacob Zuma was a decade ago – a victim of state security agencies, being pursued for political ends. We all know how that story ended. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY. [Read more](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-master-of-his-own-demise-how-zuma-turned-gordhan-into-the-political-victim-he-once-was/#.V7-xj_l95hE) \\\| \\\| --- \\\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # While you were sleeping \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Trump calls Clinton racistLagging 10 points behind in polls, Donald Trump called Hillary Clinton a racist during a rally in Nevada. In a desperate, last-ditch attempt to court increased votes from black Americans, Trump is now attempting to wreck Clinton's reputation. 'Hypocrisy' appears not to be in Nevada's state dictionary this week.[Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-trump-clinton-exchange-angry-charges-of-racism/#.V7-_UJN96wQ) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Italy quake death toll hits 250A state of emergency has been declared in regions worst-hit by this week's earthquake in Italy. With 250 dead and the toll expected to rise, hopes of finding more survivors are beginning to wane. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-questions-mount-as-italy-quake-toll-hits-250) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## US government wants to ban swimming with dolphinsHawaiian spinner dolphins are having their sleeping patterns ruined by eager tourists wanting to swim with the friendly creatures. The dolphins generally hunt for their food at night, resting during the day. At least, they would if they weren't being constantly woken up by dolphin-seeking tourists. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-us-government-seeks-ban-on-swimming-with-hawaii-dolphins) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## **Australia and SA could lose teams in Super Rugby**A report by Accenture for Sanzar on the ideal structure for Super Rugby could put forward the dropping of a team from Australia and South Africa. Other alternatives include losing two teams from South Africa alone. Just moved up to 18 teams, it appears the Super Rugby franchise could face choppy waters ahead. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-rugbyu-australia-s.africa-face-losing-teams-in-super-reshuffle-report) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\|  \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # In Numbers \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **5'7"** \\| \\| --- \\|\\| Napoleon's height. This was the average height for the time. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Facts of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| Today in 1791 the **patent for the steamboat** was awarded in the United States. John Fitch was the owner.**Vending machines kill more people** on average per year than sharks. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Weather & Financial Data \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| BFN: min: 9° max: 24°, sunny CPT: min: 12° max: 25°, sunny DBN: min: 17° max: 20°, cloudy EL: min: 15° max: 19°, sunny JHB: min: 6° max: 26° sunny KIM: min: 13° max: 26°, sunny NLP: min: 8° max: 27°, cloudy PMB: min: 7° max: 20°, cloudy PKN: min: 8° max: 26°, sunny PE: min: 14° max: 19°, cloudy PTA: min: 7° max: 26°, sunny \\| \\| --- \\|\\| Oil=$49.72 Gold=$1,322.83 Platinum=$1,074.47 R/$=14.23 R/€=16.05 R/£=18.75 €/$=1.12 JSE All Share=53,482.88 DJIA= 18,447.00 FTSE 100=6,816.90 [Source](http://dailymaverick.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f&id=6c17d969dc&e=371f6bebf2) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\|  \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Now on Daily Maverick### **FEATURES**\\\| ![Image](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/8wUr36ORpRVb0mzyO9FsJR3t9Pnrapi5qhDLIuSiF8z3PJky3SSXtJzMMyMzdvUT6q0V5xk02mOq30ALk1rcuuewgHd1iHkcMgE8RqUVsrTYDml5Mopm3PXm7VkYWmkvKtC144W4kV9Kwx-XMlc1EQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Zuma-Pravin_victimhood.jpg)President Thabo Mbeki (L) and ANC deputy president Jacob Zuma (R) arrive for the opening address of the 52nd ANC National Conference at the University of Limpopo in Polokwane, South Africa, 16 December 2007. EPA/JON HRUSA" /> \\\| [Master of his own demise: How Zuma turned Gordhan into the political victim he once was](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-26-master-of-his-own-demise-how-zuma-turned-gordhan-into-the-political-victim-he-once-was/)  By Ranjeni Munusamy \\\| \\\| --- \\\| --- \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/laAROEqGnMCfK52TaMSbkzwW1e1YGx7hJZcuH6UxvgABKgYP-7yw_SI1WKwFl4FQvukQ9BG42HYywLUfhgDg0fDj5eRFBEJZmiZzoocgxS0n0ca0al7VBsLeGd84lcnrdX4NekNKy4aaoP2lU4c=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Greg-rallyingGordhan.jpg)head offices of the Hawks police unit after South African Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, failed to appear before the South African Police Forces offices in Pretoria, South Africa, 25 August 2016. The former South African Revenue Services head, Pravin Gordhan, current finance minister, rejects allegations against him during his time as revenue services head. 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