Is renowned scholar appealaling a ruling by a french court today. He has been in jail since the beginning of the month linked to the rape of two women. Our correspondent is standing by with the details. Also coming up, the french jobless rate fell to its lowest level in nearly nine years. We will explain the significance of that milestone in our business update. And taking the winter olympic chill up to another level. More on the snowboarders from finland who have come an internet sensation, coming up. First our top story. Anchor it has been a turning point in politics in south africa as president jacob zuma has resigned, stepping down from afice instead of facing noconfidence vote from his own party. His presidency has been surrounded by corruption allegations, but his downfall came after a struggle with his Deputy President , Cyril Ramaphosa, who is now set to replace him. On the process we have our correspondent in cape town. What is the latest . Reporter members of parliament are l