South Africa

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has described the news of the death of journalist Mandy Rossouw as a blow to the country’s journalism fraternity.

Cape Town - A proud Helen Zille is expected to be sworn in as Premier of the Western Cape this morning, after a heated contest between the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress for leadership of the province.

As the guiding light of independence in Africa, South Africa will on Wednesday further demonstrate to the world its commitment to democracy, writes Bathandwa Mbola.

Venezuela - The South-South union between South American and African regions will contribute to the development of both regions, says South African President Jacob Zuma.

KwaZulu-Natal - The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Legislature will today swear in the premier-elect and new members of the provincial legislature.

South Africa is currently experiencing one of the most anticipated periods in its political life as citizens prepare to participate in the 2009 General Elections, writes Bathandwa Mbola.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will on Tuesday meet with the South African Police Services station commissioners to discuss strategies that will help combat crime.

Parliament - The bells have rung and proceedings are underway for the first sitting of the National Assembly.

Johannesburg - Scores of people have gathered outside the Gauteng Legislature ahead of the election of the new premier Nomvula Mokonyane.

With the new measures the IEC has in place, it will be impossible for a registered voter to appear twice on the Voters' Roll, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

Tehran - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Ebrahim Ebrahim has today arrived in Iran ahead of the fourth meeting of SA-Iran Deputy Ministerial Working Group.

Pretoria - There's a jovial mood prevailing in Parliament, as the swearing in of 400 members by Chief Justice Pius Langa continues.

Cape Town - There was an array of vibrant colours, elegance, chic and panache on display as the country's fourth democratic parliament convened this morning.

Johannesburg – Despite a decrease in the rate of teenage pregnancy among Gauteng learners, the provincial Department of Education is looking at what more can be done in schools and across the community to prevent “premature parenthood”.

Soweto – The remains of two freedom fighters have been exhumed at the Avalon Cemetery in Soweto.