* Former South African President Jacob Zuma appeared in court to face corruption, money laundering and racketeering charges, and pleaded not guilty on all counts.
* The number of confirmed Covid-19 infections has risen 17% in South Africa over the past week.
* South African taxpayers are footing the bill for the country’s spy agency to beef up its economic intelligence unit so it can play a 'proactive role' in supporting the nation’s companies as they expand beyond their home base.
* South Africa’s health Minister Zweli Mkhize, at the centre of a corruption scandal, is facing calls for his resignation.
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