Pretoria - Not even the early winter chill and wet weather has managed to stop the thousands of people from all corners of the country who are thronging into the lawns of the Union Buildings this morning.
Pretoria - The heavens have opened and a heavy rain is falling over Pretoria, where the capital stands ready to inaugurate its new President.
Pretoria - The counting of ballot papers around the country is progressing well, says the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
Nelspruit - Preliminary results released by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in Mpumalanga show the African National Congress (ANC) in the province has so far won 84.46% of the votes.
Pretoria - MTN and Bharti Airtel have called off talks around a proposed merger to create the world's third largest cellphone group.
Pretoria - The South African Weather Services has warned that heavy thunder storms are expected in some parts of Gauteng today.
Pretoria - Police are on the hunt for a serial rapist believed to be responsible for the rapes of at least 12 women in Gauteng.
Durban - Inmates at the Qalakabusha Correctional Centre in Empangeni will now be able to play sports and learn the valuable life lessons that come with participating in a team sport, thanks to a donation of sports equipment.
Pretoria - More than half of the votes have now been counted in South Africa's 2009 General Election, with the African National Congress (ANC) still holding the majority of the votes.
Pretoria - Crowds that have thronged the southern lawns of the Union Buildings erupted in celebration as newly inaugurated President Jacob Zuma took to the podium to address them.
Pretoria - The Congress of the People (Cope), which is currently placed third in terms of results in the 2009 General Election, are proud of the progress they have made so far.
Pretoria - Fikile Mbalula, former African National Congress (ANC) Youth League President, has been announced as the Deputy Minister of Police.
Johannesburg - Veteran journalist, Debora Patta, has resigned as Editor-in-Chief at the e-News Channel, the e.tv broadcaster has announced.
Standerton - The situation in Standerton's Sakhile Township remains tense and volatile after protests flared up again.
Durban - The world football governing body FIFA and the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee have given kudos to the South African hospitality fraternity at the launch of the 2009 South African Tourism Indaba in Durban.
