South Africa: Zuma corruption trial

We go to South Africa where former president Jacob Zuma has appeared today on a video link from prison to attend his corruption trial. The decision to sentence Mr Zuma to 15 months in jail sparked protests which quickly turned violent – leading to more than 200 deaths, and widespread looting and arson. We bring together three journalists who covered the protests in different parts of the country.

And the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged the public to show caution, as most legal restrictions on social contact are lifted in England. Some scientists are predicting that UK infections - currently at about 50,000 a day - could reach 200,000 a day later in the summer. We hear how people in England are feeling, as well as talk to our regular health experts about the science behind the government’s decision making.

And all this week, as we near the start of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, we continue our Coronavirus conversations series, focussing on the upcoming games. Today we hear from three Olympic athletes taking part.

(Photo: South Africa President Jacob Zuma 04/07/2021 Credit EPA)