Abrahams sent packing as President appoints new NPA

[Click here for the web version of this email]( [Daily Maverick] Wednesday, 15 August 2018 “Don't raise your voice, improve your argument." Desmond Tutu Story of the Day [As Shaun Abrahams packs his bags, Ramaphosa appoints Silas Ramaite acting NPA head]( By Greg Nicolson President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Silas Ramaite as acting NPA National Director of Public Prosecutions as former boss Shaun Abrahams will spend the week clearing his office and conducting a handover. The journey to cleaning up the institution has only just begun. [Judith February]( - Turning and turning: Exploring the complexities of South Africa Democracy While You Were Sleeping [Major security flaw revealed in Intel chips]( If you use an Intel processor, and you probably do, read on. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a flaw in the chips that allow hackers to pry data from previously-considered secure "virtual vaults". Intel has been quick to release a software update, dubbed "Foreshadow", fixing this problem, so now might be the time to unpause your updates again. [Trump calls former aide a "dog"]( Omarosa Manigault Newman's revealing of recorded conversations with Donald Trump has elicited a particularly petulant outburst from the president of the United States. Taking to Twitter, Trump labelled Manigault Newman as a "dog" and a "crazed lowlife". Now that's keeping it presidential. [Angolan soldier jailed for shooting of child]( An Angolan sergeant has been convicted for the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy at a protest two years ago. Rufino Antonio was shot in the neck in what was meant to be a series of warning shots. A court in Luanda sentenced Jose Alves Tadi to 18 years in jail and a fine of $3,700. [Mario Mandzukic calls it a day]( Croatian football hero Mario Mandzukic has announced his retirement. 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