KwaZulu-Natal - Unlike previous elections where the African National Congress (ANC) had to go into coalitions to rule the KwaZulu-Natal legislature, this time around, the party has showed its dominance in a previously Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) strong-hold.
Nelson Mandela Bay - The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has assured the local community that their tap water is safe to drink.
Mafikeng - South Africa joined the rest of the world today to honour the role and importance of teachers in the classroom and society, on World Teacher's Day.
Acornhoek - The Mpumalanga Education Department is considering increasing the number of no-fee schools in the province.
Pretoria - City of Tshwane fire rescuers have managed to set free 12 prisoners from a burning court building after a fire broke out at the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Monday.
Pretoria - The national HIV prevalence among antenatal women has stabilized at around 29 percent, according to the 2008 National Antenatal Sentinel HIV Prevalence Survey.
Bhisho - Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet has called for team spirit, diligence, openness and honesty among the employees in her office.
East Rand - A robber was shot dead and two others were wounded after an armed gang robbed a Spar in Kasseldale, on Johannesburg's East Rand on Monday night.
Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe has called on the incoming administration to maintain contact with the people, after being sworn in on 6 May.
Johannesburg - The special "event visa" which will help process soccer fans faster at the country's airports, is to be launched on Monday, during national Freedom Day
Washington - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects a positive recovery in Sub-Saharan Africa despite the negative effects of the global economic crisis.
Durban - As the country celebrates 15 years of democracy and a successful fourth General Election, South Africans feel progress has been achieved in their communities.
Johannesburg - The September Business Confidence Index (BCI) improved to 85.5 compared to 83 index points recorded in August, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Tuesday.
Pretoria - The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been authorised by President Jacob Zuma to investigate allegations of mismanagement and maladministration against the Tshwane and Ekurhuleni Municipalities.
Geneva - Amid the rapid spread of swine flu in some countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday raised its pandemic alert level from Phase 3 to Phase 4, warning of a significant increase in the risk of a pandemic.
