South Africa

Pretoria - Several municipalities have said the first day of strike action by Samwu members has resulted in minimal disruptions to services.

Pretoria - Student nurses at Chris Hani Baragwanath Nursing College are expected to resume their classes following the suspension of lectures at the college last week.

Pretoria - The Science and Technology Department and mobile phone supplier, Nokia, have entered into an ambitious partnership to develop technological projects across the country.

Pretoria - The Chairperson of the IEC, Dr Brigalia Bam, has called on all in a position of authority to allow their fellow South Africans time off to visit their voting station on Election Day to exercise their democratic right to vote.

Pretoria - Travellers planning a trip to countries where Yellow Fever is prevalent have been advised to visit their nearest travel clinics and be vaccinated against the virus.

Pretoria - Voters who require their documents to enable them to participate in today's Local Government Elections can visit the Home Affairs offices as they are open to provide such services.

Pretoria - It is all systems go for 121 parties, 53 596 candidates who will battle it out for the hearts and minds of 23.6-million voters for seats in city and municipal councils.

Pretoria - Except for a few glitches experienced in some provinces, voting in the country's fourth democratic local government elections is proceeding smoothly with almost all voting stations managing to open at 7am.

Pretoria - As South Africans from all walks of life braved the chilly May morning and headed off to their respective polling stations, the Independent Electoral Commission's national Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Pretoria got off to a slower start.

Pretoria - South Africans need to revive the spirit of the brotherhood and sisterhood as the country comes together to put an end to police killings, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma cast his vote in his hometown in Inkandla, KwaZulu-Natal earlier, amid much excitement and jubilation from the locals in the area.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has nominated Judge Mogoeng Mogoeng as chief justice to replace former chief justice Sandile Ngcobo, whose term of office ended on Sunday.

Pretoria - About 98 percent of the voting stations in KwaZulu-Natal opened on time for the Local Government Elections that are currently underway throughout the country.

Pretoria - South Africa, as a member of the International Monetary Council (IMF), has called for a candidate from a developing country to be given the opportunity to be the Managing Director of the IMF.

Tzaneen - Thirteen people, including two children, have been confirmed dead after two light aircraft crashed into the Lekgalameetse mountains in Limpopo.