South Africa

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.

Pretoria - Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir will not be among the 29 Heads of State to attend Saturday's inauguration of the country's fourth democratically elected president.

Pretoria - The African National Congress (ANC) is in the lead with just over one million votes counted in the national elections by 5:30am on Thursday morning.

Parliament - All 90 members of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) were on Thursday sworn in by Chief Justice Pius Langa.

Johannesburg - Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for 17 suspects in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last night at the Brakpan shopping complex in the East Rand.

Pretoria - North West Premier Thandi Modise has welcomed the police investigation into the alleged murder plot against Patrick Chauke, Chairperson of Select Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) in the North West Provincial Legislature.

Pretoria - Pretoria residents have been reminded that many of the streets around the Union Buildings will be closed tomorrow for the inauguration of President-elect Jacob Zuma.

Johannesburg - The Department of Health is to focus more energy on revitalizing nursing colleges and creating a vibrant nursing education and training system.

Pretoria - With less than 24 hours before President-elect Jacob Zuma is inaugurated as the country's first citizen, the Union Buildings, where the prestigious ceremony will be held, is abuzz with activity.

Pretoria - South Africa's health system is more than ready to provide comprehensive medical services, including 24-hour emergency medical treatment and disaster management, during two of the world's biggest sporting events set to hit our shores.

Pretoria – Free State Premier Ace Magashule has appointed Dr Benny Malakoane as the province’s MEC responsıble for Health and Elzabe Rockman as MEC for Fınance.