South Africa

Durban- President Jacob Zuma has expressed condolences following the death of Deputy Health Minister, Dr Molefi Sefularo.

Johannesburg - The 2010 FIFA World Cup is set to kick-off in colorful, energetic, distinctly African musical fashion with a dynamic Opening Ceremony which is expected to be watched live by hundreds of millions of viewers in 215 countries.

Pretoria - The Department of Transport has urged South Africans still making their way home from various holiday destinations to be vigilant on the roads.

Pretoria - The World Cup may be a thing of the past but the millions of rands spent on policing during the tournament will benefit the country's fight against crime well into the future.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane is seeing a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup out with a bang this week with an all-star line-up at the Fan Fest in Centurion, both on match days and non-match days.

Pretoria - As South Africa counts down the final hours to Friday's World Cup kick-off, former President Nelson Mandela says the competition is more than just a game.

Pretoria - Government has urged the media to be responsible and abide by the rule of law when performing their duties during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has dedicated the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africa's icon, Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria - A large number of South African taxpayers have decided to get a head start on their claims just one month into the 2010 tax collection season.

Pretoria - The Ministry for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities has welcomed the decision by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to allow Caster Semenya to compete again in women athletics.

Bloemfontein - With less than fifty days to the final exams, the Free State Education Department has announced contingency plans to assist Grade 12 learners to catch-up in time for their final exams.

Johannesburg - It's hours before the kick-off of the biggest sporting event ever, the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and already Gauteng is getting the party started

Thohoyandou - A team of 100 women have undertaken to spend a year cleaning up the Luvuvhu River in Limpopo.

Johannesburg - With more than half of the teams and their fans already in the country, the Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) recently issued travel tips to air travellers during the World Cup.

Pretoria - Imagine the thrill of standing beside a football star, feeling the roar of the crowds in front of millions of fans - all at the age of ten.