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News roundup: Zuma granted compassionate leave

Newsroom / July 22, 2021 July 22, 2021

Former ex-president, Jacob President has been granted permission to attend his brother’s funeral today. The Department of Correctional Services approved his compassionate leave after receiving Zuma’s application on Tuesday. According to The Citizen, Zuma’s leave was approved as he is considered a “short-term, low-risk classified inmate”. Zuma is currently serving a 15-month sentence for contempt of court.

The Miss SA organisation has confirmed that no special treatment was given to Shudufhadzo Musida when she graduated from Wits University earlier this week. Musida was called out on social media after posting a video showing that she physically received her honours degree in international relations by vice-chancellor Prof Zeblon Vilakazi. Musida released a statement saying that she had attended a talk on mental health at Wits after graduating virtually. She then took the images and videos and posted them to social media.

Here are the top trending stories and highlights for today:

Top News

Police stations on high alert following intelligence that ‘instigators’ may attack – News24

Pfizer’s Cape Town Deal to Produce 100 Million Vaccine Doses for Africa – Bloomberg

ANC KZN distances itself from ‘Free Jacob Zuma’ marches, motorcades in the province – News24

Sports

Orlando Pirates reveal home and away kit for 2021-22 season – Goal

Football rumours: Robert Lewandowski attracts interest from Chelsea – The Independent

Olympics opening ceremony director dismissed on eve of event – BBC

Lifestyle

Covid-19 jab does not instantly protect you – here’s how long it takes to kick in – Times Live

Creamy cinnamon quinoa porridge – Fresh Living