South Africa

Johannesburg - Law enforcement agencies will be out in full force to deal with unruly revellers as many prepare to mark the end of the year, says the Gauteng provincial government.

Sandton - Joburgers on Tuesday took a break from their busy schedules, donned their Bafana Bafana jerseys and kicked back with the rest of the country to celebrate the 100 days countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has warned road users that zero tolerance against all traffic offences will be intensified ahead of the New Year and beyond.

Pretoria - South African airports will run 24-hour operations during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

Sandton - An electric vibe could be felt on the streets of Sandton, Joburg, on Tuesday, as party-loving city dwellers geared up for the 100 days countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup celebrations.

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Pretoria - Gauteng has allocated R6.3 billion for health infrastructure to improve access to health care and performance of the public health care system.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that nationalisation is not government policy.

Durban - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has described the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup as a "love story" that was becoming a reality.

Pretoria - The Gauteng provincial government has set aside R3.7 million for the distribution of food parcels to more than 14 800 people at Home Based Community Centres countrywide.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Provincial Government is to spend R12.6 billion on housing delivery.

Pretoria - An amount of R5.8 billion has been allocated to the Gauteng Department of Health to scale-up and expand the roll-out of anti-retroviral treatment to people infected with HIV and AIDS in the province.

Rustenburg - School children around the Moruleng area in the North West joined in the 100 days countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup by taking part in the Diski Dance.

Pretoria - The Gauteng provincial government is to launch a community works project aimed at job creation, says Finance MEC Mandla Nkomfe.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has dispelled misconceptions about South Africa not being in a position to host a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup and assured Britons that South Africa has stringent safety and security measures in place for the tournament.