South Africa

Pretoria – Fine weather is expected when President-elect Jacob Zuma is inaugurated as the country's President at the Union Buildings, tomorrow.

Pretoria - Captain Eric Manentsa has been appointed as the first black chief pilot at South African Airways (SAA).

Pretoria - As calls for the safe return of more than 200 school girls captured in Nigeria intensify, the Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana on Thursday lead a candle lighting ceremony at the Nigerian Embassy in Pretoria.

Pretoria – There is an increased security presence at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, in Centurion, ahead of the arrival of current and former Heads of State, who will be attending President-elect Jacob Zuma’s Inauguration.

Pretoria - SANParks on Thursday congratulated the South African Police Services (SAPS) who intercepted a group of suspected poachers, believed to be traveling to the Kruger National Park, to illegally hunt rhino.

Pretoria- Police say they are following up on leads to track down one of South Africa’s most wanted criminals who managed to escape when police raided a home in Norwood last night.

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.