South Africa

Johannesburg - A police helicopter pilot was wounded in the leg after a shootout with an armed gang near Lenasia, on Wednesday.

Polokwane - Limpopo's Premier Cassel Mathale has committed to doing everything in his power to improve the lives of people in the province.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed his support for an amendment to the law to strengthen the hand of police in dealing with violent criminals.

Pretoria - The Johannesburg Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) on Wednesday seized assets worth more than R23 million belonging to the former Salaries Accountant of Omnia Holdings (Pty) Ltd.

Johannesburg - A patriotic shiver went down the spines of those watching, as the country's favourite citizen, former President Nelson Mandela, cast his vote in the 2009 General Elections.

Pretoria - In the interest of maintaining unity in Zimbabwe, the South African Government is considering inviting both President Robert Mugabe and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to the inauguration of President-elect Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Former Bafana Bafana and Leeds United skipper, Lucas "Rhoo" Radebe, is expected to be the centre of attraction at the national Tourism Indaba in Durban this weekend.

Johannesburg - Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda on Tuesday expressed concern at the low number of university students taking Information Communication Technology (ICT) courses.

Pretoria - A total 29 Heads-of-State have confirmed their attendance at the inauguration of President-elect Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - The South African delegation at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) has reiterated the country’s commitment to end gender based violence.

Midrand - Through government's National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan, the Department of Health is certain that the swine flu will not be a threat for South Africa.

Pretoria - South Africa has once again proved that it can hold a successful election and is serious about democracy.

Standerton - The situation is still tense in Standerton's Sakhile Township after renewed service delivery protests broke out yesterday.

Johannesburg - The Chief Executive Officer of Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg has been suspended pending an investigation into the death of a patient, allegedly while waiting for treatment.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana has named his 30-man provisional squad which will represent South Africa in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.