Latest News in South Africa – Tuesday, August 16, 2022

  • Jacob Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail
  • Ukrainian Premier League set to restart: ‘An act of bravery, but I’m worried’
  • Watch: J’Something Launches “Indoor” – A Project Born From Tragedy! 

Jacob Zuma appeals ruling to send him back to jail – African Insider

Former president Jacob Zuma on Monday asked a top court to overturn a ruling that ordered him back to jail to serve a sentence that had triggered protests and looting.

Zuma, 80, was released on medical parole last September, just two months into a 15-month term he was handed for snubbing anti-corruption investigators. Read more here.                    

Ukrainian Premier League set to restart: ‘An act of bravery, but I’m worried’ – BBC Sport

On 22 February, Sydorenko’s team, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv, were taking part in a regular training session during the Ukrainian Premier League’s winter break. Two days later, everything stopped. Russia had invaded.

Now, six months into the war, Ukraine is preparing to resume its domestic football competitions – despite the constant danger the ongoing conflict brings. Read more here.

Watch: J’Something Launches “Indoor” – A Project Born From Tragedy! – Good Things Guy

J’Something has just launched “Indoor” – a project born from lockdown but brought to life two years later. Indoor tells the story (through music) of an artist trying to make sense of an incredibly tragic time.

As many people were re-evaluating their purpose during the lockdown, J’Something turned to music to keep grounded and sane. For an artist who was accustomed to live performances and public interaction almost daily, staying home suddenly became everyone’s reality. Read more here.

Here are the top stories of the day:

HEADLINE: Citi sues Revlon over lender status after $900m mistake – Daily Maverick

HEADLINE: Kenya on edge as election outcome sparks protests – African Insider

HEADLINE: Twitter has to give Musk only one bot checker’s data: Its fired ex-product head – Daily Maverick

HEADLINE: The ghosts of Marikana still haunt Ramaphosa – Scrolla

HEADLINE: TKZee member Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala, 45, has died – News24

 

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