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The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.
The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.
The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.
World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".
Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.
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