South Africa

Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana is ready to take on Iraq in the FIFA Confederations Cup opening match on Sunday, says team Coach Joel Santana.

Soweto - Bafana Bafana got an extra boost ahead of their Confederations Cup encounter when President Jacob Zuma visited the team at its training camp in Orlando Stadium on Saturday.

Pretoria - The South African National Parks (SanParks) on Wednesday assured tourists ahead of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup that they need not worry about contracting cholera at any of their parks.

Pretoria - The latest 1.8 percent drop in inflation figures could mean good news for cash-strapped South Africans and struggling home owners.

Johannesburg - Hundreds of excited soccer fans have started streaming in to the public viewing area in Joubert Park to watch the official opening of the FIFA Confederations Cup live on the big screen.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele is expected to use public transport to get to Ellis Park for the opening of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - While South Africa's research into space technology and travel was uncoordinated in the past, the South African National Space Policy, launched Friday, will give direction to the country's space agenda.

Pretoria-The third International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is scheduled to kick-off in Pretoria on Monday.

Johannesburg - Soccer fans have begun arriving at the Coca Cola Park stadium in Johannesburg where the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup is due to kick-off in a few hours.

Pretoria - The South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) will on Thursday unveil a project which will help ensure that all registered social workers understand and know what is expected of them in their daily professional practice.

Pretoria - With just hours before the kick-off to the much anticipated FIFA Confederations Cup, soccer fans are confident that it will be a success.

Johannesburg - The sound of vuvuzelas is ringing throughout Ellis Park stadium as excitement mounts ahead of the 4pm FIFA Confederations Cup opener.

North West - North West MEC for Developmental Local Government and Housing, Howard Yawa has approved the application by the Molopo Local Municipality for 1000 Pomfret residents to receive housing subsidies.

East London - Fifty young recruits are to help Eastern Cape authorities intensify their Arrive Alive Campaign and increase the number of traffic officers in the province.

Pretoria - The Minister of Housing, Lindiwe Sisulu has described the Durban High Court ruling against Abahlali Basenjondolo Movement SA as a breakthrough in the implementation of the Breaking New Ground housing policy.