South Africa

Pretoria - Motorists in Durban have been warned of several road closures around the Absa Stadium tomorrow ahead of the Absa Currie Cup match between the Sharks and Xerox Lions.

Pretoria - Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackle the remaining development challenges that continue to confront the country

Pretoria - As South Africans try to figure out how to deal with post euphoria depression, Tourism Minsiter Marthinus van Schalkwyk, says the country should be proud of hosting a successful World Cup tournament.

Pretoria - Soccer fans travelling to the Bafana Bafana and France game tomorrow in Bloemfontein can see a different side of the country by using the Shosholoza Meyl.

Pretoria - Data calls could be reduced by 2.1 percent if Telkom's tariff adjustments are approved by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa).

Pretoria- Government has welcomed the successful conclusion of the international arbitration proceedings that were brought against the country challenging its mining laws.

Pretoria - More than 456 000 international visitors have poured into South Africa in the first seven days of the FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma should address challenges facing education, including school infrastructure, in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), said the South African Democratic Teachers Union (Sadtu).

Pretoria - The chances are slim, but there is still hope for Bafana Bafana, and CEO of the Local Organising Committee, Danny Jordaan, paid a special visit to the national squad to tell them just that and wish them well ahead of their match against France

Nelspruit - It may be school holidays, but 35 000 Grade 12 pupils in Mpumalanga have registered to attend 15 days of winter school classes from today until 9 July.

Pretoria - The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) has launched a career advice helpline to equip learners with information to navigate work and study paths

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has wished the national squad well ahead of their crucial final Group A match against France on Tuesday, and has reminded South Africans that come what may, we are "already winners."

Pretoria - Forget the light-heartedness of Football Friday, it's going to be war on Football Tuesday!

Pretoria - The soccer fan who found his way into the English team's change room shortly after the England - Algeria match, has been arrested and charged with trespassing.

Pretoria - North West MEC for Health and Social Development Rebecca Kasienyane shut down the Mmabatho College of Nursing following students' failure to return to classes.