South Africa

Pretoria - A momentous concert is expected to be held on the eve of the first FIFA World Cup on African soil in June next year.

Komatipoort - The two Mozambican men arrested for trying to smuggle drugs worth R52 million through the Lebombo border gate have appeared in the Komatipoort Periodical Court.

Islamabad - An explosion in eastern Pakistan's Lahore city has killed at least 23 people and injured over 200 others.

Pretoria -The Gauteng Health Department will kick off its measles immunisation drive at schools in the province today.

Johannesburg - Ticket sales for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup are fast approaching the 400 000 mark, with just three weeks before kickoff.

Johannesburg - The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is satisfied with the precautionary measures put in place to ensure the country's skies are safe during the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - The Presidency has corrected inaccurate media reports concerning the matter between Advocate Vusi Pikoli and the government.

Pretoria - The country's newly appointed Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo has his work cut out for him, says Constitutional law expert Professor Shadrack Gutto.

Johannesburg - The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has announced that air space around the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup venues will be restricted for security reasons.

Johannesburg - Congestion on major freeways in Gauteng will be drastically reduced when the construction of the Olifantsfontein Bridge is completed.

Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg is currently overhauling its aged water infrastructure to ensure that future generations are provided with clean and safe water.

Johannesburg - With less than three weeks until kick-off to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, the Bafana Bafana training camp at the Johannesburg Stadium is abuzz with activity.

Pretoria - The Consumer Price Index used to measure inflation, dropped to 8.4 percent in April, reported Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Pretoria - Despite calls for Bafana head coach Joel Santana to pack his bags and leave, South African Football Association (SAFA) President Kirsten Nematandani said "the association has no intention to fire the Brazilian coach".

Johannesburg - The five-week long strike by Metrobus drivers has been suspended and bus services in Johannesburg are set to resume on Thursday.