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While you were sleeping: 9 September 2016

North Korea launches a large nuclear test, NASA goes looking for asteroid dust, and Johan Botha passes away.

By John Stupart

9 Sep

“One thought-murder a day keeps the psychiatrist away.”

– Saul Bellow

Story of the Day

Captura Continua: ANC quashes parliamentary probe, pressure shifts to new Public Protector

South Africa’s new Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane will have a baptism of fire as she will have to release the reports of a number of explosive investigations early in her term of office. This includes the investigations into alleged corruption by Eastern Cape municipalities relating to Nelson Mandela’s funeral and the Tshwane smart meter contract. But no report will be as highly anticipated as the investigation into the alleged capture of the state by the Gupta family. With the ANC voting against a parliamentary probe into allegations of state capture on Thursday, the Office of the Public Protector remains the only avenue for South Africa to know the truth about the controversial family’s involvement in state affairs. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY.
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While you were sleeping

North Korea conducts nuclear test

A blast measuring 10 kilotons has been detected near North Korea's nuclear testing site. It also triggered a 5.3 magnitude artificial earthquake. If 100% confirmed by Japan and South Korea, this would be Dear Leader's largest test so far. Read More

UN panel blames leaders for violence

A UN panel of experts has pinned July's violence in South Sudan squarely on President Salva Kiir and army chief of staff, Paul Malong. The report explicitly states the two ordered the attacks on 8 July that resulted in SPLM-IO leader Riek Machar's flight and over 300 deaths. Read More

Asteroid-bound probe launched

NASA has launched an unmanned spacecraft with the specific aim of collecting asteroid dust. Late last night, the OSIRIS-REx was dispatched on a seven-year mission to collect asteroid dust and bring it back to earth. Read More

South African tenor dies

World-famous South African-born tenor Johan Botha has passed away. Aged 51, Botha, who also holds Austrian citizenship, died after suffering a short illness. Tributes for the opera star have poured in, including from President Jacob Zuma. Read More

Picture of the Day

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during the Apple launch event at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California, US, 07 September 2016. Media reports indicate several products were launched including a new iPhone, a new Apple Watch, and new operating systems. EPA/MONICA DAVEY

In Numbers

The percentage reduction in smallpox-related deaths in George Washington's army due to vaccination.

Facts of the Day

Today is Wonderful Weirdos Day. You know who you are.

North Korea owes Sweden €300 million for 1,000 stolen Volvos. Sweden periodically sends Dear Leader reminders of the outstanding debt.

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Financial Data

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CPT: min: 11° max: 17°, rainy
DBN: min: 18° max: 21°, rainy
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JHB: min: 15° max: 29°, sunny
KIM: min: 12° max: 22°, cloudy
NLP: min: 12° max: 34°, cloudy
PMB: min: 12° max: 22°, rainy
PKN: min: 14° max: 30°, sunny
PE: min: 13° max: 18°, rainy
PTA: min: 13° max: 30°, sunny

Oil=$49.79
Gold=$1,336.61
Platinum=$1,081.65
R/$=14.13
R/€=15.90
R/£=18.79
€/$=1.12
JSE All Share=53,250.25
DJIA= 18,463.64
FTSE 100=6,858.70
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South Africa

South Africa

While you were sleeping: 9 September 2016

Story of the Day

Captura Continua: ANC quashes parliamentary probe, pressure shifts to new Public Protector

While you were sleeping

North Korea conducts nuclear test

UN panel blames leaders for violence

Asteroid-bound probe launched

South African tenor dies

Picture of the Day

In Numbers

Facts of the Day

Weather

Financial Data

Now on Daily Maverick

FEATURES

OPINIONISTA

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