Geopolitics

Zuma’s ongoing attack on democracy

By on • ( Leave a comment )

Wednesday, 5 June 2024

“Everything not saved will be lost.”

Nintendo quit screen

STORY OF THE DAY

Zuma’s attack on SA democracy — will MK take up its seats in Parliament and KZN?

By Stephen Grootes
Recent comments by the MK leader, former president Jacob Zuma, that his party won the elections, may well indicate his future strategy. It is clear he is playing for the longer term, which raises questions about whether MK’s representatives will take their seats in the National Assembly and the KwaZulu-Natal legislature.

WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
🇺🇸🚶A new enforcement introduced by Joe Biden could see migrants who enter the US from Mexico illegally be denied the chance to claim asylum. Biden has ratcheted up illegal immigration reform as it continues to be a major election touchpoint.
🇮🇱🇵🇸 Hamas has reiterated that Israel must commit to a permanent ceasefire arrangement, and a complete withdrawal from the Gaza Strip or no ceasefire can be agreed upon. At this stage, Israel’s willingness to commit to this plan is doubtful at best.
🇮🇳🤝🏽 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has his work cut out, with a desperate attempt to secure a coalition and a third term in power. Modi’s party failed to secure a majority, but should remain in power if the current BJP-led coalition sticks together.
👑💷 There is now a King Charles banknote in circulation in Britain. He will appear on new five, 10, 20 and 50 pound notes. The cost of living crisis has a literal face on it.

PICTURE OF THE DAY

📷 Margo Morton

“Moody.”
Napier.
Have a picture for us? Send it our way.
Click here for last week’s pictures.

IN NUMBERS

400-500

… the number of calories your brain burns daily.

FACTS OF THE DAY

Today in 1900, during the Second Boer War, British soldiers seize Pretoria.

Martin Sheen’s real name is Ramón Antonio Gerardo Estévez.

SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
🏉 The 2024 Currie Cup may have to be postponed or cancelled altogether after an arbitration ruling this week.

🎾 The two best players in men’s tennis – Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the soon-to-be new world No 1 next week – will meet in the French Open semi-finals. Both won their quarterfinals at Roland Garros on Tuesday. Sinner ascended to No 1 with Novak Djokovic’s shock withdrawal due to a knee injury.

🏏 New York officials are preparing for the “Super Bowl on steroids” as thousands descend upon Nassau County for the clash of arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the group stage of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

SPONSORED CONTENT

Sponsored Content: Understanding risk management and diversification in online trading

By Investec

DAILY MAVERICK TODAY

Which political coalitions will make the most logical sense for SA?

By Rebecca Davis

‘A new ruling order has to be built’ — Roelf Meyer on SA’s power-sharing future

By Ferial Haffajee

Jacob Zuma and MK’s Trumpian playbook vs the institutions of SA’s constitutional democracy

By Marianne Merten

Western Cape multimillion-rand Mandrax confiscations point to established gang networks in action

By Caryn Dolley

Steinhoff and access to information — what’s at stake?

By Caroline James for amaBhungane

OPINIONISTAS

Bring on an ANC-DA-IFP coalition — keep out the right-wing ranting of EFF and MK

By Chris Chivers

In the best interest of SA, the ANC should form a government of national unity with the DA and IFP

By Kaizer M. Nyatsumba
 

John Stupart

Newsletters Editor
 
 

Help us fund independent journalism to make sure that it remains free for all to read. Join the 29,000 Maverick Insiders who contribute monthly (or annually) to our membership community
and you can rest assured of getting the latest reporting
every day without a hitch.

Copyright © Daily Maverick
All rights reserved
Update Newsletter Preferences

Categories: Geopolitics

Leave a Reply