South Africa

Pretoria – The SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) is impressed and satisfied with the level of South Africa’s preparations for the May 7 general elections.

Pretoria - Today the country marks two decades since South Africans of all races voted in its first free and fair election in 1994, ushering in a new democratic dispensation.

Pretoria – Parents and learners in the Ngqeleni village in the Eastern Cape have expressed their appreciation following the official handing over of the Zingisile Primary School.

Pretoria - The Honourable Justice Jeremiah Buti Zwelibanzi Shongwe has been appointed as Chairperson of the Electoral Court.

The South African Government has over the past 20 years ensured that everyone within the country’s borders enjoys equal rights and protection as enshrined in our Constitution.

Pretoria - Eskom’s cash flow situation is stable, the state entity said on Friday.

Pretoria – With less than two weeks to go to the 2014 General Elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has begun putting the final touches to its preparations at the national Results Operation Centre (ROC) in Pretoria.

Pretoria – The Gauteng Provincial Disaster Management and Fire and Rescue Services (PDMC) says it is prepared for any eventuality during the 2014 general elections on 7 May.

Johannesburg – Wearing proudly South African regalia and waving their national flags, hundreds of members of the public, including school learners, today joined together in celebrating the last Freedom Friday.

Pretoria – The North West Department of Health has placed its Director of Advocacy, Social Mobilisation and Communication on precautionary suspension following a preliminary investigation into the procurement of baby formula milk and the subsequent failure to distribute the milk before its expiration.

Mbombela - Motorists travelling on the N4's 570 km route can expect heavy traffic as the country prepares for another long weekend and next week’s school holidays.

Pretoria – South Africans will on Sunday celebrate Freedom Day with a new song and dance.

Pretoria - The Independent Electoral Commission says it has published the final list of candidates for the May 7 national and provincial elections.

Pretoria - The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport has on Thursday announced a 77.3 km road upgrade to the value of R1.2 billion between Pongola and Dumbe.

Pretoria – The City of Ekurhuleni will today launch its pre-winter fire safety awareness campaign at the Delmore informal settlement in Boksburg.