South Africa

Pretoria - Preparations are well underway at the Presidency for the delivery of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) by President Jacob Zuma on 14 February to a joint sitting of Parliament.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma on Sunday afternoon visited former President Nelson Mandela at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg.

Pretoria -Service delivery monitoring visits to Mthatha police stations in the Eastern Cape were an eye opener, says Police Commissioner General Bheki Cele

Pretoria - Seven police officers have died in a horrific helicopter crash on a road 5km outside Witbank in Mpumalanga.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has ordered the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate supply chain related concerns in a number of government departments, the Presidency announced on Thursday.

The Presidency has noted the report of the Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, and welcomes her findings and recommendations relating to the declaration of financial interests, assets and liabilities to the Secretary of Cabinet by President Jacob Zuma.

President Jacob Zuma has directed the Special Investigating Unit to investigate supply chain related concerns in a number of government departments.

We have gathered here on these grounds and in this beautiful city of Polokwane to say to South Africa and to the world, the Limpopo Province is ready to receive and host the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Individuals who risked their lives to help save the elderly living at the Pieter Wessels Old Age Home in Nigel where a fire broke out recently are to be honoured at a special function.

Polokwane - Polokwane is pulling out all the stops to ensure that its residents benefit from the first African World Cup long after the tournament has ended. And the locals are doing their bid to ensure that the city does not only emerge as good hosts but delivers a world class football spectacle that will leave a lasting legacy

Pretoria - Companies and individuals who resort to corrupt activities to influence Home Affairs officials will have to deal with the full might of the law.

Pretoria - Correctional Services Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula says investigations are underway into the recent conduct of inmates at a correctional service centre in Kimberley.

Pretoria - Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor will later today acknowledge the country's leading female scientists through the annual Women in Science Awards.

Pretoria - Three educators at Filadelfia Secondary Secondary have been dismissed by the Gauteng Department of Education after being found guilty of sexual misconduct against learners.

Polokwane - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says he is highly impressed with Limpopo's state of readiness for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.