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Khune gets one match ban

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Johannesburg - World football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Itumeleg Khune, has been suspended for one match for denying the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity in last night's match against Uruguay.

Bafana's chances take a blow

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Pretoria - Bafana Bafana's plan to progress to the next stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup took a blow on Thursday night, following Mexico's 2-nil win over France at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

New chairperson for HESA announced

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Pretoria - Higher Education South Africa (HESA) yesterday announced the appointment of Professor Ihron Rensburg as its chairperson.

Fan Fests see huge turnout

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Pretoria - FIFA Fan Fests, organised at 16 official venues around the world, played host to more than a million excited supporters, during the first six days of the biggest sporting party in the world.

Madiba's great granddaughter laid to rest

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Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela's great grand-daughter Zenani Mandela was laid to rest on Thursday, following a moving ceremony at the St Stithians College Chapel in Johannesburg.

International leaders sing SA's praises

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Pretoria - South Africa got the thumbs up on Sunday for its role as host nation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup as international leaders sang the country's praises.

SA, Australia sign film co-production agreement

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Pretoria - South African and Australian film-makers will now have an opportunity to work together following the signing of a film co-production treaty between the governments of South Africa and Australia.

Maths, science lessons for FS learners

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Bloemfontein - The Free State Education Department has launched an enrichment programme for grade 8 and 9 learners to help them with problematic learning areas in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Accounting (MSTA) for the duration of the World Cup.

Closing Ceremony dazzles

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Pretoria- After much anticipation, the 2010 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony opened at 18:40 at Johannesburg's Soccer City Stadium with all the colour and splendour it promised.

Do more for BBBEE - Motlanthe

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Pretoria - More needs to be done to address the lagging of Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) in the metals and engineering industry, says Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.