Africa Rise And Shine

* South Africa refutes claims that South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar is under house arrest in Pretoria. * Russia says military action has ended in the Syrian City of Aleppo. * UN agency expresses concerns over lack of funds to fight malaria. * Economics: South African power utility Eskom to invite bids to build nuclear reactors. * Sports: Mamelodi Sundowns to play Jeonbuk Hyundai today.