South Africa

Polokwane - Limpopo's Housing Department has extended the deadline for residents who want to register their names on the provincial housing demand database (PHDD).

Pretoria - Political party leaders present at the Results Operation Centre (ROC) on Thursday morning continue to anxiously watch the IEC's leader board as early results trickle in.

Johannesburg - In a bid to stamp out criminal activities at railway stations, government has committed to rolling out more police mobile coaches.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has announced her provincial cabinet.

Pretoria - After more than 4.6 million votes being counted at the Independent Electoral Commission's results centre, the African National Congress (ANC) is still way ahead of the other parties on the leader board.

Durban - Thousands of South Africans are expected to pack the Absa Stadium on Monday where President Kgalema Motlanthe is expected to address the nation on Freedom Day.

Pretoria - Government is saddened by the death of prolific journalist Mandy Rossouw, who passed away last night.

Johannesburg - Gauteng's Alexandra Renewal Project has been chosen to receive a Scroll of Honour from the United Nations.

Johannesburg - Park Station

Programme Director
Minister of Police Mr Nathi Mthethwa
Deputy Minister of Transport Mr Jeremy Cronin
KwaZulu-Natal Transport MEC Mr Willies Mchunu
Gauteng Transport MEC Mr Bheki Nkosi
Transport and Safety MECs
Member of Mayoral Committee Ms Rehana Moosajee
Members of the Mayoral Committee
HoDs and CEOs of Transport Entities
Distinguished Guests
Members of the Media
Ladies and Gentlemen

Johannesburg - Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele is upbeat about transport preparations for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, saying buses and trains will play a major role in transporting people during the soccer spectacle.

Pretoria - The second group of matriculants to write their exams based on the National Curriculum Statement, will begin their finals in less than a month.

Johannesburg - Emerging taxi operators received a shot in the arm today when banking group Absa and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) announced a R300 million deal to boost the industry.

Johannesburg - South Africa's skills shortage is having a debilitating effect on the country's economic projection, says Minister for Higher Education, Blade Nzimande.

Pretoria - Initiatives are underway to commercialise a domestically developed electric car.

Pretoria - The horrifying gang rape of a school girl at a Johannesburg school brings to the fore the urgent need to deal with the horrendous crime of rape and abuse against women and children in the country.