South Africa

Pretoria - With a record voter turnout of more than 50 percent, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on Saturday declared the 2011 municipal elections free and fair.

Cape Town - South Africa's annual murder crime figures have progressively slipped down from 26 000 in

Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela is spending some time resting at his home village in Qunu.

Pretoria - Eastern Cape MEC for Rural Development and Agrarian Reform, Zoleka Capa, says the fight aga

Pretoria - The Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa (PWMSA) has called for representation of women in the appointments of new mayors and speakers of all municipalities, including metropolitan councils in the country.

Pretoria - Top African football administrators have declared their support for the re-election of FIFA President, Joseph Blatter for another term in office at the upcoming FIFA Congress.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has condemned the recent police killings and vowed that those who are responsible would be brought to book.

Pretoria - The selection of a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) head should be made urgently and should be appointed through an open, transparent and merit based process.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Health and Social Development Department has reminded people infected with HIV and Aids about the importance of presenting themselves early to clinics and hospitals for treatment.

Pretoria - Water and Environmental Affairs Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi is expected to visit a project in Nkandla to give a report back on progress of the implementation plan to alleviate the water scarcity.

Pretoria - Local community members in Temba, Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria are set to benefit from the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by getting work-related skills.

Pretoria - Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has expressed concern over the increasing burden of non

Pretoria - Minority parties have thrown their weight behind Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela, indicating that they were pleased with the way she has been discharging her constitutional mandate.

Pretoria - Racism still prevails in the private sector, with some companies monopolising the infrastru

Cape Town - The Department of Water Affairs is racing against the clock to put out tender documents in