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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.

Johannesburg - Its all systems go for the annual Newtown Diwali Festival which promises a fun-filled programme of dance, music and competitions.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma's inauguration celebrations closed with a sizzling cultural event on Saturday where hundreds of guests gathered at Monte Casino in Johannesburg to rejoice this historic day.

Pretoria - Former President Kgalema Motlanthe has been announced as the country's new Deputy President.

Pretoria - The African National Congress (ANC) is pleased with the progress it is making in the 2009 General Elections, but cautious about making predictions before the full counting process is completed.

Standerton - Police have confirmed that the situation in Standerton's Sakhile Township was back to normal after the recent spate of violent service delivery protests.

Pretoria - Over 10.8 million votes have been counted in the 2009 General Elections, as the first day of election counting wraps up at the Results Operation Centre in Pretoria.

Pretoria - With only four districts in the Western Cape yet to be counted, it appears the Democratic Alliance is set to win the province.

Pretoria - It's the final stretch of counting at the Independent Electoral Commission's results centre with over 77 percent of the ballots already counted and verified.

Pretoria - Crime experts have welcomed the deployment of Special Task Force and Response Tactical Team members to local police stations, calling it "a right move" for government.