Daily brief
Julius Malema faces a political crisis after being sentenced to jail in a firearm case. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader's party has indicated it will approach the highest court to challenge the ruling. Malema's sentencing has sparked debate over his political future.
Pistorius made a sharp statement on Russia.
The ANC reshuffled its KwaZulu-Natal leadership, appointing James Nxumalo as provincial coordinator.
South Africa appointed former apartheid-era negotiator Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the United States.