South African President Jacob Zuma has rejected the rumors for arresting his former finance minister Pravin Gordhan on Sunday. He along with eight other former officials has been investigating their illicit roles in forming a special unit inside SARS. However, his arrest may put the country into a deep financial crisis, warn the economists.
Hearing on Sharapova’s appeal against her banning due to meldonium positive test may take place on Wednesday. Pharmacokinetics of the banned drug is probably going to become a weapon for Sharapova during the appeal hearing. Related admission from WADA has increased the hope for ending the ban which is evident from her photo posts in social media.
The president made his first public comments on a directive released last week that has added fuel to a searing national debate over transgender rights.