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title: "Must 70,000 people attend a climate confab? Journalism during Israel-Hamas complexities; and animals bring comedic relief"
description: "Do 70,000 people really need to be at a climate confab? Journalism under fire in the complex Israel-Hamas war. And when animals show their comedic side."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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section: "THE WEEKEND WRAP"
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published: "2023-12-09T07:00:14"
updated: "2024-01-02T13:23:11"
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# Must 70,000 people attend a climate confab? Journalism during Israel-Hamas complexities; and animals bring comedic relief

> Do 70,000 people really need to be at a climate confab? Journalism under fire in the complex Israel-Hamas war. And when animals show their comedic side.

By Daily Maverick · Published 9 December 2023, 09:00 SAST · Updated 2 January 2024, 15:23 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick's Weekend Wrap: the perfect way to start your weekend off right!
- South Africa’s Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have been relaxed to Level 1
- The ANC has won the majority of seats in the local government elections
- The EFF has made gains, while the DA has lost support
- President Ramaphosa has called on citizens to remain vigilant and follow health protocols

## Content

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