Cape Town - The Development Indicators 2009 indicate that the deterioration in global economic conditions is adversely affecting South Africa and eroding the positive gains made in creating employment
Pretoria - Although only 117 out of a total 536 audited government entities received a clean audit, showing slow progress towards a total clean administration, the office of the Auditor General is pleased at measures taken by government to bolster public service governance.
Pretoria - The enthusiasm showed by South Africans ahead of Wednesday's fourth democratic election is a sign of a mature democracy.
Cape Town - There's an air of excitement and anticipation here this morning, as Parliament's National Assembly (NA) gets ready to meet for the first time to swear in its 400 new members, elect its Presiding Officers and elect the President of the Republic of South Africa.
Parliament - There is a hive of activity around Parliament as staff got an early start, even as the mist and darkness was still settling over Cape Town this morning.
Pretoria - With less than 24 hours before polling stations open, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says it is concerned about the current bad weather conditions experienced in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Atamelang - Over 200 families in Atamelang near Delarayville have received housing title deeds, thanks to government's housing discount benefit scheme.
Cape Town - South Africa's fourth democratic Parliament, which will open later this morning, will be a different place from the one whose term expired after the election.
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.
