South Africa

Pretoria - The Reserve Bank on Thursday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% per annum.

Pretoria - The Reserve Bank on Thursday kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% per annum.

Pretoria - Newly-elected National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Chairperson Thandi Modise has pleaded with members to move beyond party politics and unite behind the pursuit of better responses to the challenges facing local communities.

Pretoria - The Union Buildings is a hive of activity with less than 48 hours to go before President-elect Jacob Zuma steps on to the inaugural podium in the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre to take his Oath of Office.

Pretoria – The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) and the National Library of China (NLC) have on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding that will see the two institutions cooperating in various areas and exchanging ideas on cultural issues.

Premier - North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo on Thursday expressed optimism that the mediation efforts by Labour Court Judge Hilary Rabkin-Naicker will assist in breaking the four-month strike in the platinum belt.

Pretoria- Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Fanie Masemola has condemned the attacks on foreign nationals and looting of foreign-owned shops in Gilead, Rebone, last night.

Pretoria - Former North West Premier Thandi Modise has been elected unopposed as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Thursday.

Pretoria – An agreement, which will enhance the training of hydrologists, is expected to build capacity for the future on water issues.

Pretoria - Jobs, human settlements and the provision of services appear high on the to-do lists for KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Western Cape Premiers-elect - as they prepare to fold their sleeves and serve their respective provinces.

Pretoria- Fifty four permanent delegates, representing nine provincial legislatures, will be sworn in as members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) this morning.

Pretoria - Preparations for the inauguration of Jacob Zuma as President of the Republic of South Africa, are at an advanced stage, Acting Government spokesperson Phumla Williams said.

Pretoria - Jacob Zuma has been elected President of South Africa by Members of Parliament (MPs) in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Pretoria - African National Congress (ANC) Chairperson Baleka Mbete has been elected as the Speaker of Parliament, replacing Max Sisulu.

Pretoria – Free State Premier Ace Magashule was re-elected as the province’s new premier at the province’s legislature earlier today.