South Africa

Pretoria- Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has wished Bafana Bafana victory in their opening match against Mexico on Friday at Soccer City.

Cape Town - The World Cup has helped to market the country as a key world player, President Jacob Zuma told about 80 portfolio fund managers from across the world on Tuesday.

Pretoria - With just two days to go before the biggest sporting party ever, South Africans are set to show their support and make some noise for their boys in green and gold in dramatic fashion at noon.

Pretoria - Several of South Africa's major airlines are being investigated for colluding on prices and pricing strategies to be possibly adopted during the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

Pretoria - Diversifying South Africa's energy sources and affordability will be the guiding principles in the development of the Integrated Resource Plan Version 2 (IRP2), says energy Director General Nelisiwe Magubane.

Pretoria - South Africans are urged to stand to attention when the National Anthem is sung to show respect.

Durban - Durban residents who were not lucky enough to get tickets for the FIFA World Cup will get a chance to support Bafana Bafana during the month-long tournament.

Pretoria- Government employees who abuse leave during the 2010 FIFA World Cup could find themselves facing an investigation.

Pretoria - South Africans all over the country are trumpeting to the world that they stand united behind their national squad ahead of the kick-off to the biggest sporting party ever.

Pretoria - Local football fans have been urged to put their best foot forward during the Soccer World Cup to ensure the tournament goes off smoothly.

Giyani - Limpopo residents, whose RDP houses were never completed, have been urged to come forward and register their cases before the end of September.

Pretoria - The Department of Arts and Culture has developed a soccer related terminology booklet to ensure that all South Africans are able to participate in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, by being able to use soccer terms in their mother tongue.

Bloemfontein - Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa says South Africans must appreciate the good work done by police officers in combating and preventing crime.

Pretoria - With two days to go to the kick-off of the first World Cup on African soil, the Health Ministry has put in place extra measures to ensure that local and international fans alike receive the best medical care during the month-long tournament, writes Gabi Khumalo.

Pretoria - With an hour having passed since the vuvuzela moment at midday, South Africans around the country are still blowing their vuvuzelas and honking their horns showing solidarity for Bafana Bafana.