South Africa

Pretoria - With only 30 days before the start of the 2011 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, the

Johannesburg - The President of the South African Football Association (Safa), Kirsten Nematandani, has apologised to the nation for Bafana Bafana's failure to qualify for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Cape Town - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has revealed that discussions on the proposed youth wage subsidy are underway with key stakeholders to address joblessness in the country.

Mbombela - Mpumalanga Finance MEC Pinky Phosa has urged the banking sector to invest more in women-led initiatives.

Mbombela - A further 31 unroadworthy vehicles have been scrapped in Mpumalanga, bringing the total of vehicles scrapped in one month to nearly 300.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder, Teko Modise, strongly believes the national team has what it takes to return victorious from Niamey, Niger.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has called on South Africans to observe Friday as National Day of Prayer for Road Safety.

Pretoria - The Presidency has called for fairness, objectivity and open-mindedness from the media in their coverage of government and President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Moeneeb Josephs and speedy winger Tlou Segolela have been withdrawn from the Bafana Bafana squad to face Niger due to injury.

White River - Two Mpumalanga women have scooped awards for their contribution to educating children.

Pretoria - Amaglug-glug flew to Mozambique for the All Africa Games without their golden striker, Bongani "Drogba" Ndulula, who cannot stop scoring for the national Under-23 national squad.

Cape Town - Opposition and ruling party MPs yesterday congratulated the South African Revenue Service (Sars) for collecting a record R674.2 billion in tax revenue in the last financial year - up 13% over the last financial year.

Pretoria - The struggle for gender equality and women empowerment should continue even after Women's Month draws to a close, says Minister for Women, Children and People with Disabilities, Lulu Xingwana.

Durban - Transport authorities are confident that there will be no unnecessary traffic delays or problems during the upcoming COP17.

Durban - Women from rural areas in KwaZulu-Natal will be able to share their own challenges on climate change at an international conference for grassroots women just before the start of the COP17.