--- title: "While you were sleeping: 11 October 2016" description: "Clinton rally draws the numbers, Samsun pulls the Note 7 plug, and 'soft' or 'hard' Brexit should be voted on: MPs." 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/2016-10-11-while-you-were-sleeping-11-october-2016/" published: "2016-10-11T06:07:15" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 933 --- # While you were sleeping: 11 October 2016 > Clinton rally draws the numbers, Samsun pulls the Note 7 plug, and 'soft' or 'hard' Brexit should be voted on: MPs. By John Stupart · Published 11 October 2016, 08:07 SAST ## Content | \| \\| *“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” ?***W.B. Yeats** \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \| | | --- | | \| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\\| ![Image](//gallery.mailchimp.com/6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f/images/e9692233-cacd-4234-85d8-ab3622fa4f8e.jpg) \\\| \\\| --- \\\|\\\| ## [Move over students, Khwezi: Zuma needs to question Madonsela’s witnesses](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-move-over-students-khwezi-zuma-needs-to-question-madonselas-witnesses/#.V_xXLPl95hE)On a day of violence on several university campuses, mayhem on the streets of Johannesburg and a Catholic priest being shot in the mouth by police, President Jacob Zuma was hard at work – looking for a way to wriggle out answering the Public Protector’s questions on state capture. As the fees crisis spirals out of control and the police are left to deal with the situation, the president remains dispassionate and preoccupied with the new investigation against him. Outgoing Public Protector Thuli Madonsela wants Zuma to answer questions about the activities of his friends, the Guptas. Zuma first wants to know who gave her evidence and what they said. By RANJENI MUNUSAMY. [Read more](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-09-rememberkhwezi-zumas-rape-accuser-dies-never-having-known-freedom/#.V_sFQ_l95hE) \\\| \\\| --- \\\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Story of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # While you were sleeping \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Clinton rally draws record crowdsIf you were looking to figure out who won Sunday's debate, the post-debate rally attendance figures may give some clues. Hillary Clinton's rally on Monday saw 18,500 supporters, with another 5,000-10,000 outside the venue. Trump's rally saw just under 10,000, making Hillary's bigger by far. That is, if size matters for Trump. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-clinton-draws-record-crowd-as-trump-flounders) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Samsung pulls the plug on explosive Note 7Samsung has told customers not to buy, use or resell its explosive Galaxy Note 7. Having recently halted all production of the device, the tech giant has now gone a step further and actively encouraged consumers not to buy its product. It may have a headphone jack, but the 'exploding' feature is no fun at all. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-samsung-halts-sale-exchange-of-note-7-over-safety-fears) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## British MPs call for 'hard Brexit' voteMember of parliament in Britain are calling for a Brexit vote within its halls. Both sides want to decide on the manner in which Britain leaves the EU. This would determine whether a 'hard Brexit', the full disconnect from the EU, or a 'soft Brexit' retaining common markets, would be more preferable. In terms of the state of sterling, both would probably be bad. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-mps-call-for-parliament-vote-on-hard-brexit) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Rapid transit the key for climate changeA new study released today has shown that access to rapid public transport is crucial for fighting climate change. The report indicated that many major cities, both new and established, lack accessible public transport, creating a car-dominated 'sprawl'. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-rapid-transit-key-in-fight-against-climate-change-study) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # In Numbers \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **70ft** \\| \\| --- \\|\\| The length of a pipe through which a**7-inch Yorkie named Smoky** ran carrying a telephone wire. Smoky did this in WWII, saving countless man-hours of digging. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| Today in 1899 the **Second Boer War** began.**During the OJ Simpson car chase,**Domino's sold as many pizzas as it normally does on Superbowl Sunday. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Facts of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Weather \\| \\| --- \\|\\| # Financial Data \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| BFN: min: 23° max: 30°, cloudy CPT: min: 12° max: 19°, cloudy DBN: min: 17° max: 28°, cloudy EL: min: 16° max: 22°, cloudy JHB: min: 12° max: 27°, sunny KIM: min: 14° max: 30°, cloudy NLP: min: 11° max: 33°, sunny PMB: min: 10° max: 32°, cloudy PKN: min: 13° max: 30°, sunny PE: min: 15° max: 21°, cloudy PTA: min: 13° max: 32°, sunny \\| \\| --- \\|\\| Oil=$52.98 Gold=$1,259.82 Platinum=$962.75 R/$=13.83 R/€=15.40 R/£=17.09 €/$=1.11 JSE All Share=51,675.51 DJIA= 18,325.82 FTSE 100=7,097.50 [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/wmCC7Nd9WJ1Jqt0i1sBgnx5GCdFD5wmM7f5Xg36n5PaejyLcM1e7eLGwLGdaRTBHyXmMNnwS3Uu3WTuriDw_K0yNe528kTMqfdGWQfo8WnVlhR5sTLJBdVc7G1X4QRd_Xd7I8fQQuHmmtYcedxiN2Q=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Ranjeni-Zuma-Chaos-day.jpg)me my gun) as he addresses a crowd of supporters outside the Johannesburg High Court in Johannesburg, South Africa, Tuesday 14 February 2006. EPA/JON HRUSA" /> \\\| [Move over students, Khwezi: Zuma needs to question Madonsela’s witnesses](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-move-over-students-khwezi-zuma-needs-to-question-madonselas-witnesses/) By Ranjeni Munusamy \\\| \\\| --- \\\| --- \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/E0Buhy1iXCuV3ys0XWg-nL0qQzVfXbQSKV3bo7Xgobye7MRAZGsRgR7KemfsIW2dbZ7EBgDZwO4sImz8Naf5ebPJQ1MtmTQGCO6yRjz4zZKWI3_wNwKsAwboApVpJhIUul31NwgrlJEb=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Poplak-Braamies.jpg)thunder flash explodes amongst them during ongoing protests against the cost of higher education in Johannesburg, South Africa, 10 October 2016. EPA/KIM LUDBROOK" /> \\\| [TRAINSPOTTER: #FeesMustBrawl—the Battle of Braamfontein](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-10-trainspotter-feesmustbrawlthe-battle-of-braamfontein/) By Richard Poplak \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/5YGyxKHBgVt9EyTNlAyo_QFs19npCD9WZCHOj6qsVhSoQDVORL-8uX0tl62I7iTQW1HwplR4QXDpYwnjDozbSsnCyYs-VC27sH04rMlkCqiHxwWdh3NTXBrBRONtze7HNfjzEnmohIarHDl7eg=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70IMG_4445-MAIN-PHOTO.jpg)the area and protesters moved to another intersection. Before the bus was set alight some people stole its two batteries. (Greg Nicolson)" /> \\\| [Wits Upheaval in photos: Bus burnt as protesters erect barricades in streets of Braamfontein](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-10-wits-upheaval-in-photos-bus-burnt-as-protesters-erect-barricades-in-streets-of-braamfontein/) By Greg Nicolson \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/AulG1WxcN19A1tDlelFPCh22hyhHJbYUHag1w2p5wzFh5mBC9GzkrXziYqgWv-oCBbqQYtq_sttiT_1RTXqoCT3nE_2I55O9q6Tm277veoFVqFvXzZJhKIBeWH72wr__4gJRh6Qnxu1cG0mhzpt0P0c=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Grootes-Remember-Khwezi.jpg)demonstrate outside the Johannesburg high court where the judgment of Zuma’s rape trial was expected, May 8, 2006. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings" /> \\\| [Op-Ed: I will never forget Khwezi](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-op-ed-i-will-never-forget-khwezi/) By Stephen Grootes \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/pFWCiq2jAjE_yVybebUhUF9ISWZdkB_N3dnAwP40hiV1KVNfDFd9buxGOt8y_KXzWBUhSS_n0aOOLZ7y6A-DFlXE7_S1_mwrsWXH0pAy148_ILVzxl2hqGgJTi3o2h3hjd5XqSZK1uZlDtNqRq1Q5zXbVKTXy_iqsojzpMPLIMREqQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70WITS-UNIVERSITY-PROTEST-IH-19-MAIN-PHOTO.jpg)Ihsaan Haffejee" /> \\\| [GroundUp: In Photos – Wits violence spills into Braamfontein](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-groundup-in-photos-wits-violence-spills-into-braamfontein/) By GroundUp \\\| \\\| ![Photo of Raymond Suttner by Ivor Markman.](//ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/JVVH1q8BCw-Z6AST0dqfS1ALyof3pzdrj56_JGUhXs9ovdfmE1qzp2I-iQceyf_1Fw4ZYXuV5rgX_XwuVIFuv_qa94NM1UKwtshU_Pw0RoBPQxVLfaG3osyFhaHn4-y4Dj0vz8udmUjfFZyA=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Suttner-The-Crisis.jpg) \\\| [Op-Ed: South Africa in crisis – how do we get out of it?](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-op-ed-south-africa-in-crisis-how-do-we-get-out-of-it/) By Raymond Suttner \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/SLXx-kSqiMo_ShmgNKRU_ZVXOjPeb_micusS48lSqbCoOlRxzeHVXsrn4WyoR4CZF7md9v5KaxGb4CCA5FxwFFmV8E2JaByyfmHUlaKh8QgvehfwquFQ1-l1w6z_riyPqCuE1stg1OAtUH1_UQZe=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Marelise-rape-culture.jpg)his speech at the official announcement of the results for the 2016 local government elections. 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