Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of Zimbabwe's MDC-T party, returned to Zimbabwe amid a military intervention that placed President Robert Mugabe and First Lady Grace under house arrest. The military, led by General Constantino Chiwenga, insists it's not a coup. Tsvangirai calls for Mugabe's resignation and a road map to political legitimacy through free and fair elections. The situation in Harare remains calm with military presence and checkpoints, but residents carry on with daily life. The future remains uncertain as the political landscape shifts.

Shrien Dewani's legal team announced plans to apply for a dismissal of charges against him for the murder of his wife Anni, citing insufficient evidence presented by the state. The Western Cape Deputy Judge President Jeanette Traverso will hear arguments for and against the dismissal. The state's case has been weakened by inadmissible evidence and reliance on testimonies from Dewani's alleged co-conspirators, who have provided inconsistent accounts. The defense has countered the state's claims effectively, but the state's strongest witness, Captain Paul Hendrickse, raised suspicions about Dewani's involvement. The outcome of the dismissal application could lead to either Dewani's freedom or the continuation of the trial.