* The MK party and former President Jacob Zuma have asked the Constitutional Court for an extension to file papers opposing the IEC's bid to appeal the Electoral Court order that paved the way for Zuma to remain on the party's candidate list.

* The National Prosecuting Authority says there's a need for a strong political push to accelerate the extradition of the Gupta brothers from the United Arab Emirates.

* Pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested at University of Southern California, joining students across the U.S. that have taken part in protests against Israel's actions in Gaza.

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