#SABCNews Headlines @15H00 | 17 April 2023

Murder and arson charges against Zolile Sekeleni - the father of Dr Nandipha Magudumana - have been dropped in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court - while Thabo Bester's partner Magudumana has been remanded in custody until May 3rd. And the fraud and corruption trial of former President Jacob Zuma and French arms company, Thales has been adjourned to August 15th by the Pietermaritzburg High Court - this to allow for Zuma to make a second application for the removal of State prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer. President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Electoral Amendment Bill into law - allowing independents to contest provincial and national elections. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.