South Africa

Pretoria - The department of health says the confirmed case of H1N1 influenza in the country does not present any danger to the Confederations Cup currently underway.

Parliament - A condolence book has been opened for parliamentarians and members of the public to sign and write their messages of sympathy to the family of the late Helen Suzman.

Pretoria - Government has developed a framework outlining specific measures local government can take to include people with disabilities into its workforce so they can actively participate in service delivery.

Pretoria - Limpopo Department of Health spokesperson Phuthi Seloba has confirmed 52 new cases of cholera in the province.

Pretoria - Despite a drop in total trade between France and South Africa from R32 billion in 2008 to R23 billion in 2009, Pretoria says it is encouraged by French President Nicolas Sarkozy's commitment to strengthen economic relations, which are viewed as vital by President Jacob Zuma's administration to create much needed jobs.

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has sent a warm welcome to the international soccer fans currently in the country for the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Bloemfontein - Bafana Bafana are through to the FIFA Confederations Cup semi-finals, despite losing 2-nil to Spain in their last group A match in Free State Stadium last night.

Nelspruit - Mpumalanga has recorded its first cholera death, according to the provincial Department of Health on Wednesday.

Cape Town - Government has successfully implemented its national greening pragramme and has in the past three years reached and exceeded its million-trees-a year target.

Pretoria - Education Minister Naledi Pandor has challenged South African businesses to help build a numerate, literate and technologically advanced society by supporting and adopting schools.

North West - North West MEC for Health and Social Development, Rebecca Kasienyane, has pledged her undivided attention and leadership to accelerate health and social service delivery in the province.

Vosloorus - Government has put in place a strategy to recruit and retain more social workers in the public sector.

Nelspruit - Mpumalanga police arrested 14 799 people in police operations that ran from 1 October 2008 until Monday along all national and provincial roads.

Pretoria - The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed on Wednesday that it has served subpoenas to witnesses from whom it sought cooperation with regard to the investigation into suspended National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi.

Willow Park - The community of Willow Park, made up of abandoned farm workers, has started to see progress in the North West Department of Local Government and Housing's plans to build 60 emergency houses for them to occupy.