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Weekend News in Tweets: Trump remains bullish, Thuli bids adieu
News moves at the speed of social media in today’s world, and that’s especially the case on the weekend. Take a look at the world news you might’ve missed this weekend through the 140-character lens of Twitter (with a splash of Instagram and Facebook for good measure).
Welcome to the Weekend News in Tweets (14 October – 15 October 2016).
World news: Trump battles latest scandal on Twitter
Donald Trump was in the news for a number of different reasons this weekend, but the allegations of sexual misconduct made against him took centre stage. Summer Zervos, a former contestant on The Apprentice, was the latest to reveal Trump’s advances towards her. Following the allegations, Trump took to Twitter to brush them off.
Nothing ever happened with any of these women. Totally made up nonsense to steal the election. Nobody has more respect for women than me!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 15, 2016
Trump also claimed that the allegations were all in attempts to bring down his campaign. He also blamed the media, namely the New York Times.
The failing @nytimes reporters don’t even call us anymore, they just write whatever they want to write, making up sources along the way!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 15, 2016
Polls close, but can you believe I lost large numbers of women voters based on made up events THAT NEVER HAPPENED. Media rigging election!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016
Election is being rigged by the media, in a coordinated effort with the Clinton campaign, by putting stories that never happened into news!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016
And finally, even Alec Baldwin and SNL wasn’t exempt from the Trump Twitter rants this weekend.
Watched Saturday Night Live hit job on me.Time to retire the boring and unfunny show. Alec Baldwin portrayal stinks. Media rigging election!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 16, 2016
Africa news: Thuli says goodbye, #Braamfontein burns
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela said her goodbyes this weekend, after her seven-year term at the helm of the national public protector team came to an end. Her state capture report, which is Madonsela’s parting gift, will on Monday be handed over to the new public protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane.
I feel like a captain of a team that has completed an epic race and survived by grace. Thanks @PublicProtector Team,South Africa & the world
— Adv Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) October 15, 2016
Braamfontein came under fire from #FeesMustFall protestors Friday and Saturday evening. Cars were set alight, while police attempted to quell the uproar using stun grenades. The unrest follows looting earlier in the week.
The eerie sounds in #Braamfontein right now. Stun grenades and screams pic.twitter.com/BybU0188Mi
— Vauldi Carelse (@vauldicarelse) October 14, 2016
The situation now in #Braamfontein @eNCA pic.twitter.com/8hRd4AsN17
— jody jacobs (@jody_jacobs) October 14, 2016
This weekend, President Jacob Zuma attended the eighth BRICS Summit in Goa, India. While the biggest news was Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks regarding Pakistan — calling the state the “mothership of terror” — all eyes, at least in South Africa, were seemingly on Zuma.
President J G Zuma of the Republic of South Africa upon his arrival at the 8th #BRICSSummit in Goa, India. pic.twitter.com/mk2kKG1XVQ
— BRICS Journal (@BricsJournal) October 16, 2016
Meanwhile @sapresident Jacob Zuma has joined an amateur dramatics group #brics pic.twitter.com/YP3L5uMMga
— Neal Collins (@nealcol) October 16, 2016
Pres Zuma of SA is most paid leader of #BRICS countries. See a comparison of the leader’s relative salaries #sabcnews @BRICS2016 pic.twitter.com/eVZOWypsDc
— BlackBallPen (@dinanodamano) October 14, 2016
In related news, #Khwezi, was laid to rest this weekend. According to her best friend, her last words were: “I need therapy, peace and happy pills.”
I can’t believe I’ve never even seen Khwezi’s picture. Such a beautiful woman robbed of her freedom… pic.twitter.com/5w6sodNaXl
— Justice4All (@Unathi_Kwaza) October 16, 2016
South Africa events: Wine flows in Robertson, Cape Town goes donut mad
The Robertson Wine on the River festival took place this weekend in the Western Cape Winelands. The festival, which is one of the town’s biggest events, allows wine lovers to sample vintages from the surrounding areas.
The latest American fast food company arrived in South Africa Thursday. Following in the footsteps of rival Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts launched its first SA store in Cape Town to the delight of sugar lovers.
Dunkin Donuts opened its first store in Cape Town today. Check the donut starved crowd! 😄 pic.twitter.com/sgIy6vMcxh
— Demitri Nikiforos (@DemitriN) October 13, 2016
Sport: Sundowns on brink of history, Marquez claims third crown
Sundowns beat Egyptian side Zamalek 3-0 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final Saturday. The Brazilians are now just 90 minutes away from claiming the trophy, and title of the best African club team on the continent.
Yes, its not over yet, but what a joy, what a positive spirit yesterday MaDowns. We gonna go into the 2nd led with a big advantage. pic.twitter.com/dU3NEw2iiZ
— Mamelodi Sundowns FC (@Sundowns_Fans) October 16, 2016
The Blue Bulls beat Western Province in a nail biting Currie Cup semi-final this weekend, joining the Free State Cheetahs in the final.
Behind the scenes footage of our Currie Cup Semi Final win agains @WP_RUGBY last night https://t.co/WEIFaBnQhX
— Official Blue Bulls (@BlueBullsRugby) October 16, 2016
Marc Marquez on Sunday claimed his third MotoGP title at Motegi, Japan, as Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo crashed out of the race. Andrea Dovizioso finished second, while Maverick Vinales rounded off the podium.
2016 MotoGP WORLD CHAMPIONS!!! #GiveMe5 ✋🏼 pic.twitter.com/ILC3GOv2cO
— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) October 16, 2016
@ValeYellow46 Crash #JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/umw6FaGBX6
— tmcblog | taufik (@motoupdate) October 16, 2016
Feature image: Gage Skidmore via Flickr
