South Africa

North West - The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the North West is well prepared to handle emergency situations which may arise during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Italy - Leaders from the Group of Eight industrialised countries and emerging economies are expected to make a new push for the reform of the global financial system when they meet for the G8 summit as from Wednesday.

Malalane - Partners are being sought to develop the first-ever hotel for the Kruger National Park.

Pretoria - The seating in all ten of the stadia which will host 2010 FIFA World Cup matches is to be finalised by October this year.

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies will today hand over fishing boats to the Ocean View community in Cape Town.

Pretoria - South Africans across the country will join in the celebrations on Saturday to mark Human Rights Day, a day to reflect on the struggles endured to achieve democracy and freedom.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has sent condolences to the congregation of the 12th Apostolic Church in Christ, the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the tragic bus accident in the Western Cape last Friday.

Pretoria -The Gauteng MEC for Housing, Kgaogelo Lekgoro, has expressed concern over reports that RDP houses were being sold by a conman to non-beneficiaries in the province.

If the walls of the old house of former President, Nelson Mandela in Orlando West Soweto could speak, they would tell vivid stories of the liberation struggles fought during apartheid, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

Pretoria - Allegations regarding unlawful treatment of domestic workers at the Acacia Park Village at the Parliamentary residence is expected to be investigated by the Department of Labour.

Simon's Town - People from across the country are expected to be drawn to Cape Town at the end of the month to attend the annual Simon's Town Navy Festival, hosted by the South African Navy.

Dar es Salaam - A global action plan is critical to intensify efforts in upgrading driver training and licensing systems in Africa, says Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele.

Nelspruit - Suspicion has been cast over some members of Mpumalanga's organised crime unit after it was confirmed this week that the theft of R3.75 million worth of Mandrax from the unit's storeroom, was an inside job.

Durban - Perfect weather conditions is smiling on Durban today, as thousands of South Africans are expected to converge at the Absa Stadium to commemorate the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre, today known as Human Rights Day

Kimberley - South Africans young and old came in their numbers to the Galeshewe Stadium in Kimberley on Saturday to celebrate 15 years of Human Rights.