State Repression

Julian Assange vs Joe Biden

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Thursday, 11 April 2024

“Frost kills the flowers that bloom out of season…”

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

STORY OF THE DAY

Electoral Court ruling on Zuma echoes of its judgment on Winnie Madikezela-Mandela

By Queenin Masuabi
Arguing before the court on Monday, the MK party legal counsel Dali Mpofu SC pointed out similarities between Zuma’s case and that of the late anti-apartheid stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
🇺🇸🔇 Joe Biden is considering an Australian appeal to drop the prosecution of Julian Assange. If the WikiLeaks founder is extradited, tried in the US and convicted, he could face up to 175 years in prison.
🇫🇷🚨 On on Wednesday, a knife-wielding attacker killed one person and wounded another in Bordeaux, France. French broadcasters stated that the attacker had been killed by the police.
🇮🇷🛬 Lufthansa has paused flights to Tehran until at least later today. Citing threats made by Iran to Israel in retaliation to a suspected strike by Israel on an Iranian embassy in Syria.
⛳🏆 Golf’s tippity-top players have converged for the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. The big story will be about whether LIV’s golf stars will be able to clinch the title from the PGA status quo.

PICTURE OF THE DAY

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IN NUMBERS

65

… current heads of state were educated in the US.

FACTS OF THE DAY

Today Eid al-Fitr is celebrated in South Africa.

Google Images came about due to a dress Jennifer Lopez wore to the Grammys.

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
🏃‍♂ Athletics has become the first sport to offer prize money to Olympic champions, announcing on Wednesday that the 48 gold medallists in Paris this year will earn $50,000 each to end a 128-year tradition.

⛳ Tiger Woods should not be a realistic contender to win a record-equalling sixth green jacket at the Masters, but hearing him speak and noting his words, few would bet against it.

🏉 Brazil will host the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Green Bay Packers on 6 September, the opening weekend of the new NFL season. The clash, at the Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo, will be the first NFL game in South America.

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DAILY MAVERICK TODAY

IEC’s job is to deliver free and fair election, not battle Jacob Zuma in court

By Ferial Haffajee

ConCourt interviews — JSC fails to recommend enough candidates for vacancy after two gruelling days

By Lerato Mutsila

Be wary of political parties that undermine our democracy by attacking the IEC

By Pierre de Vos

Tatjana Smith regains her mojo as SA Champs produces three more Olympic qualifying times

By Keanan Hemmonsbey

Africa’s heroes in waiting: Intermediary cities are poised to drive African prosperity

By Gordon Institute of Business Science

OPINIONISTAS

Winter is coming – a critical period for SA’s crop-growing regions

By Wandile Sihlobo

The critical behind-the-scenes role played by Idasa’s quiet peacemakers in securing democracy

By Wilmot James
 

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