South Africa

Cape Town - Tension is building up in Cape Town, not just about the 2010 World Cup final draw - but due to bomb scares.

Pretoria - South African courts will extend operation hours during the FIFA World Cup to avoid possible backlogs, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development said on Wednesday.

Cape Town - With just two hours to go before the much-anticipated 2010 Final Draw, FIFA and Adidas have unveiled the official match ball which will be used during the 2010 World Cup.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana is anticipated to return hope to South African football enthusiasts as the national team takes on the South American side, Jamaica tonight in Bloemfontein.

Cape Town - Upper Long Street in Cape Town, which has always been unanimous with partying, has been converted into a festival zone ahead of tonight's Final Draw.

Pretoria - Illegal crossings along the Mpumalanga international borderline is a major security concern for South Africa, says Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Sibongile Manana.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has confirmed fathering a child in a relationship with Sonono Khoza

Pretoria - An international company, Teleperformance, is to set up two contact centres in Cape Town, which are expected to create 2000 jobs by 2012.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the 2010 Final Draw event in Cape Town, accompanied by Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale and Tshwane Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa.

Rome, Italy - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has today, 17th November 2009, concluded his visit to Rome, Italy, where he was participating at the World Food Summit.

Presidential Guest House, Pretoria

4 February 2010

Read on his behalf by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe

Honourable Ministers,
Honourable Council Members,
Senior officials,

Warm Greetings to you all!

Cape Town - The 2010 Final Draw is currently underway at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, where the tournament schedule for 2010 FIFA World Cup will be drawn.

Cape Town - The opening match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup will see South Africa up against Mexico.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has taken two days off to rest following a hectic schedule, the Presidency said.

Pretoria - A Transport Command and Call Centre will come into operation from next month to serve as the central hub of co-ordination for transport operations during the forthcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup.