South Africa

Johannesburg - A patriotic shiver went down the spines of those watching, as the country's favourite citizen, former President Nelson Mandela, cast his vote in the 2009 General Elections.

Pretoria - In the interest of maintaining unity in Zimbabwe, the South African Government is considering inviting both President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to the inauguration of President-elect Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Former Bafana Bafana and Leeds United skipper, Lucas "Rhoo" Radebe, is expected to be the centre of attraction at the national Tourism Indaba in Durban this weekend.

Johannesburg - Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda on Tuesday expressed concern at the low number of university students taking Information Communication Technology (ICT) courses.

Pretoria - A total 29 Heads-of-State have confirmed their attendance at the inauguration of President-elect Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - The South African delegation at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) has reiterated the country’s commitment to end gender based violence.

Midrand - Through government's National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan, the Department of Health is certain that the swine flu will not be a threat for South Africa.

Pretoria - South Africa has once again proved that it can hold a successful election and is serious about democracy.

Standerton - The situation is still tense in Standerton's Sakhile Township after renewed service delivery protests broke out yesterday.

Johannesburg - The Chief Executive Officer of Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg has been suspended pending an investigation into the death of a patient, allegedly while waiting for treatment.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana has named his 30-man provisional squad which will represent South Africa in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir will not be among the 29 Heads of State to attend Saturday's inauguration of the country's fourth democratically elected president.

Pretoria - The African National Congress (ANC) is in the lead with just over one million votes counted in the national elections by 5:30am on Thursday morning.

Parliament - All 90 members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) were on Thursday sworn in by Chief Justice Pius Langa.

Johannesburg - Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for 17 suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last night at the Brakpan shopping complex in the East Rand.