--- title: "While you were sleeping: 12 October 2016" description: "Trump detaches from space ship Republican, Israel beefs up security for Yom Kippur, and Kardashian sues media outlet for allegations." 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/2016-10-12-while-you-were-sleeping-12-october-2016/" published: "2016-10-12T06:05:38" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 695 --- # While you were sleeping: 12 October 2016 > Trump detaches from space ship Republican, Israel beefs up security for Yom Kippur, and Kardashian sues media outlet for allegations. By John Stupart · Published 12 October 2016, 08:05 SAST ## Content | \| \\| *“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear."* – **Harry Truman** \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \| | | --- | | \| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\\| ![Image](//gallery.mailchimp.com/6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f/images/722e0a08-1a6d-417d-9b6e-0ddae903d3cd.jpg) \\\| \\\| --- \\\|\\\| ## [Editorial: Redefining Treason](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-editorial-redefining-treason/#.V_2ocvl95hE)Following a day of unprecedented violence in and around the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, two sinister but connected occurrences rocked South Africa on Tuesday morning, both of which bore the shadowy hand of our silent, absent president. [Read more](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-editorial-redefining-treason/#.V_2ocvl95hE) \\\| \\\| --- \\\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Story of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # While you were sleeping \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Trump lashes out at disloyalty in the ranksDonald Trump has called Paul Ryan, the Republican's top elected official and speaker of the House of Representatives, a "weak and ineffective leader", while referring to himself as being "unshackled" from the party. The statements come hot off the back of a slew of supporters hurrying to abandon ship in the wake of the candidate's comments in 2005. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-12-trump-lashes-out-at-disloyal-republicans) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Israel ups security for Yom KippurFor Israel, preparations for Yom Kippur have included a massive security effort. Access from the West Bank and Gaza has been denied, and around 3,000 police have been deployed, in addition to the usual military presence throughout the country. A pleasant, relaxed observance this year, then. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-12-israel-beefs-up-security-for-yom-kippur-holiday) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Kardashian sues media over allegationsKim Kardashian filed a suit on Tuesday against Mediatakeout.com. Their alleged crime? Insinuating that Kardashian faked the entire story of her jewellery heist in Paris. If Hulk Hogan's defamation suit was any benchmark to go by, Meditakeout.com may be filing for bankruptcy in the not-too-distant future. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-12-kim-kardashian-sues-website-over-fraud-report) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| ## Bafana Bafana draw with GhanaSouth Africa has managed to claw its way back from defeat to draw with Ghana, ending with 1-1 on the scoreboard. The 2018 World Cup qualifier played last night saw Ayanda Patosi find the back of the net in the second half, salvaging Bafana Bafana's efforts. Egypt is up next for both South Africa and Ghana. [Read More](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-12-football-south-africa-ghana-draw-world-cup-warm-up) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # In Numbers \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| **783** \\| \\| --- \\|\\| The number of counts of corruption, fraud and racketeering currently hanging over Jacob Zuma's head. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Facts of the Day \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| Today is **Columbus Day.**[Click here](http://theoatmeal.com/comics/columbus_day) to read about just how awful the man was.It's also **Yom Kippur** today. Buy some Teiglach, even if you're not Jewish.**Killing an elephant in Sri Lanka** carries the death penalty. \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Weather \\| \\| --- \\|\\| # Financial Data \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| BFN: min: 12° max: 26°, cloudy CPT: min: 11° max: 18°, cloudy DBN: min: 16° max: 19°, rainy EL: min: 15° max: 20°, cloudy JHB: min: 15° max: 27°, cloudy KIM: min: 13° max: 26°, cloudy NLP: min: 16° max: 28°, cloudy PMB: min: 11° max: 16°, rainy PKN: min: 17° max: 31°, cloudy PE: min: 14° max: 18°, cloudy PTA: min: 15° max: 28°, cloudy \\| \\| --- \\|\\| Oil=$52.45 Gold=$1,253.86 Platinum=$948.45 R/$=14.35 R/€=15.80 R/£=17.58 €/$=1.10 JSE All Share=51,898.82 DJIA= 18,130.54 FTSE 100=7,070.88 [Source](http://dailymaverick.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6170d6a6d93cac57e83ba137f&id=6c17d969dc&e=371f6bebf2) \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| \\| \\| --- \\| \| \| --- \|\| \\| # Now on Daily Maverick### **FEATURES**\\\| ![Image](//ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/SZPMok09VqaXU9xpmxb5VUCNPZc3fDnXzREDC8VbIip9haf_gvvNRS7kojpLDU_51S3MFof9XfT6PCazgKDvLeewIO3rxyY23DoPJOk6T7pnh92CQJGC17dJWlwkSvXOAo6QigHYomM=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Zuma-editorial.jpg)SA Editors' Forum (L) at the presidential guesthouse in Pretoria on Friday, 20 February 2015. Picture: Werner Beukes/SAPA" /> \\\| [Editorial: Redefining Treason](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-editorial-redefining-treason/) By Daily Maverick \\\| \\\| --- \\\| --- \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/lBhLQiVTCSCVtn9HBiNae_q7gd65CH4k-SMdngxDjhg8OnOd_u2e5nNjbyplwW3G4qNc1hQNIHntnL0x03Z1HPoAQNCF4NGf9K3sWdm18eGs6rjbI4CWaRdkhkI4h6lfwRCJp4NurmmNrO5O0-unqqo=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70MarianneGordhanreaction.jpg)leaders at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, 9 May 2016. (Photo: GCIS)" /> \\\| [SARS Wars: The scope creep of a malicious prosecution – same case, different charges](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-sars-wars-the-scope-creep-of-a-malicious-prosecution-same-case-different-charges/) By Marianne Thamm \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/l5WChD2BbxUfJ9Ute2RjhJHPmqhEDNSATVf8Iq0gorBVVsEntez7b76zwcfCSngpGc-cX-3ZrP8NuESPOKddJsgcLSgwq6t-eYutxp0sBRPw-rvRl_9qhiWGzzAP44pOMBFjczhKbxI=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Ranjeni-Graham.jpg)gates of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Braamfontein on Monday. Picture by Edward Molopi." /> \\\| [Holy Shield: #FeesMustFall priest tells of his day of terror](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-holy-shield-feesmustfall-priest-tells-of-his-day-of-terror/) By Ranjeni Munusamy \\\| \\\| ![Zille-Cover.jpg](//ci3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/tsHP0w9BTXwD_GHLOZTj4KhEUvzUyzXhIWx9vfgc14MFuzRv58mEuxjfeBRgeFmAyXwBbhdkr1dNJZwv2r8uxJd9gw6v2fN88iQ0Vt4-UFV_MDBNIhsDwdlE40xYvSapJBkNk90=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70Zille-Cover.jpg) \\\| [Review: The World According to Zille](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-review-the-world-according-to-zille/) By PALESA MORUDU \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/2syFQNs8IYdzzVj0J2Tl1gB8DgkeyaZiRHIXMpUEaxXHGAYYF2EzINnnIkaMd8_Pz6X_54lV4AnppBUQjw7gRwAfkCrEpdyFy_Q0VROn0zQJFE1pvhcQjLCTsSum-8ARTx4dXlv-L0rv-vExHg=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70IMG_4587-MAIN-PHOTO.jpg)the SAPS cracking down on any potential protests (Greg Nicolson)" /> \\\| [#FeesMustFall: Another day of violence as the state kicks issues forward](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-12-feesmustfall-another-day-of-violence-as-the-state-kicks-issues-forward/) By Greg Nicolson \\\| \\\| ![Photo: NPA Head Shaun Abrahams (GCIS), President Jacob Zuma (WEF)](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/pZruxfL06lrHdauqIfh7F2e70xSuzB_BF5f2YHifzC_OgUzi1KLDaGwczdYgVWFVz9uytte0AncBzwgYJbXLIjJZ4AZ2V6dJNNGdG_8i4mxnrbUruEAlzeW9gkAYE_g-A6VErHNhne8YP50PJ_Un=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70npa-vs-pravin-gordhan.jpg) \\\| [SARS Wars: A desperate endgame for NPA (and Zuma)](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-11-sars-wars-a-desperate-endgame-for-npa-and-zuma/) By Marianne Thamm \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/WgWu6BBp2Blyw_BYVx4KkQcJjvjPfnB7hfuMyYTXpJTjbU-z5eap_0PpMRDNiG7QHueYXKAIE9eSH7eVuRUqmZ-oY300FtEbH9Utu18m3SEl7JzMa32FSoEJSbYmFDOHvfaGxdr56qQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70a-4-MAIN-PHOTO.jpg)and private security. (Shaun Swingler)" /> \\\| [In pictures: Chaos at Cape Town’s CPUT campus](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-10-12-in-pictures-chaos-at-cape-towns-cput-campus/) By Daily Maverick Chronicle \\\| \\\| ![Image](//ci5.googleusercontent.com/proxy/o9r-epI5e0-cUHdOLoPDI_J-gf8HI5JIfaq5fTAm7OcE1JH8vrdGgA4ZWsgkWREmpWeJrCts1tQ3HAB7HE8IyiadVfFfK8_d6_2AiuL9467osXszYXXkHxodbzHo-mxDLGm1TH4R9Gg=s0-d-e1-ft#http://images.www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/80x70q70h_530374922\(1\).jpg)the second Presidential Debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 09 October 2016. The third and final debate will be held 19 October in Nevada. 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