South Africa

Durban - KwaZulu-Natal was once again under the microscope as assessments for the province's readiness to host seven matches during the 2010 FIFA World Cup continued.

Pretoria - Home Affairs Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has joined the call by President Jacob Zuma, Madiba, the nation and the African continent to rally behind Bafana Bafana in their critical final Group A match against France this afternoon.

Pretoria - Twelve teenagers from a local charity organisation will receive an unforgettable slice of the 2010 FIFA World Cup action, when they carry the national flags of the competing nations onto the field ahead of the Nigeria vs Korea match tonight in Durban

Johannesburg - The people of South Africa were the "true stars" of the World Cup, after they united to prove that South Africa was capable of hosting a world class event.

Pretoria - The strike by municipal workers entered its second day on Tuesday despite a court application lodged by Salga this morning to stop the strike.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has urged the nation to keep supporting Bafana Bafana and to come out in their customary huge numbers this evening at the stadiums and fan parks.

Bloemfontein - Bafana Bafana put up an amazing fight against France on Tuesday beating the 1998 World Champions 2-1, but that was not good enough to send the national team through to the next round of the FIFA World Cup

Bloemfontein - Despite their early exit from the FIFA World Cup, many Bafana Bafana fans at Mangaung Stadium seemed happy with the team's performance

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana are out of the World Cup but they won the hearts and minds of all South Africans and the whole world tonight, says 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee boss Danny Jordaan.

Pretoria - Government has urged South Africans to continue being good hosts despite Bafana Bafana's early exit from the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Bloemfontein - Bafana Bafana put up an amazing fight against France on Tuesday beating the 1998 World Champions 2-1, but that was not good enough to send the national team through to the next round of the FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - The Presidency on Thursday said it had noted an incorrect report on ETV, alleging that government failed to assist Mr Mzukisi Mali from Grahamstown, who had written to the President about his struggle to buy a house.

Pretoria - Soccer fans travelling to the Portugal and Brazil game on Friday in Durban can see a different side of the country by using the Shosholoza Meyl.

East London - It is only through placing issues underlying the misery of women high on the transformation agenda that government can achieve equal opportunities and progress for all, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said on Sunday.

Pretoria - The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has expressed grave concern at protest actions with just over 50 days to go before kick off to the World Cup.