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Minister reassures Youth Commission, Umsobomvu employees

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Pretoria - Minister in the Presidency Manto Tshabalala Msimang has
reassured the employees of the National Youth Commission (NYC) and Umsobomvu Youth Fund (UYF) that their jobs will be safe when the two institutions merge.

Show of forces to bring Rustenburg to a standstill

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Rustenburg - The Platinum City, which is a host city for the FIFA Confederation Cup, is expected to come to a standstill on Wednesday for a show of forces as the soccer fever grips the country.

Ekurhuleni HIV, AIDS support group helps employees

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Ekurhuleni - The HIV and AIDS support group initiated by the Ekurhuleni Municipality is helping to improve the wellness of employees and encourage communities to disclose their status in order to get help.

Mpumalanga municipality back on track

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Volksrust - The Mpumalanga municipality which was put under administration in February because of poor service delivery and financial control is showing signs of improvement.

Special team to fast-track water investigation

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Mthatha - The Department of Water and Environmental Affairs has set up a special team to fast-track the investigation into the cause of death of eight people from the Mpeko village in the Eastern Cape, following reports of contaminated water.

Eastern Cape fans gather at public viewing area

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Mdantsane - Jubilant Bafana Bafana supporters have converged at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium to rally behind the national team and witness the official opening of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Upgraded roads near Loftus open ahead of Confeds Cup

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Pretoria - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality has officially opened the newly upgraded streets in the vicinity of the Loftus Versveld Stadium to accommodate the expected influx of traffic volumes during the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Easy access for soccer teams through OR Tambo

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Johannesburg - Soccer teams and FIFA delegations arriving at OR Tambo International Airport for the FIFA Confederations Cup are being facilitated through a special terminal.

Teaching has resumed at Soweto schools

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Johannesburg - Teaching and mid-year examinations at Soweto schools resumed without any hiccups on Friday following the suspension of a week-long strike by members of the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU).

Eastern Cape fans gather at public viewing area

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Mdantsane - Jubilant Bafana Bafana supporters have converged at the Sisa Dukashe Stadium to rally behind the national team and witness the official opening of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Park and ride facilities at Ellis Park are full

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Johannesburg - The Johannesburg Metro Police have warned football fans making their way to the Ellis Park stadium for the first game of the 2009 FIFA Confederations that the park and ride facilities at the stadium are full.