South Africa

Parliament - Chief Justice Pius Langa will later today swear in 90 new members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) during a prestigious ceremony.

Pretoria - Voting is proceeding smoothly for the fourth democratic elections in the country.

The Minister of Police, Mr Nathi Mthethwa,
Honourable Ministers,
Honourable Premiers and MECs responsible for Community Safety,
Hon Chairperson of the Select and Portfolio Committees of Parliament,
National Police Commissioner, Mr Bheki Cele,
All Commissioners and Directors-General,
Station Commanders from all over the Republic,
Senior Officials,
Members of the media,
Ladies and gentlemen,

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.