South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to rally around the World Cup as a catalyst for unity.

Pretoria - All eyes will be on Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan today when he delivers his maiden Budget Speech amid circumstances dictated to by an unfavourable economic climate.

Pretoria - Former National Intelligence Service (NIS) head, Mike Louw, will be remembered for his contribution to building the new democratic state, says President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni Metro has set up a number of interventions to advance efficiency and speed up turnaround times at the licensing department.

Pretoria - The Health Department has dismissed rumours that there is a condom shortage in the country.

Pretoria - Law enforcement representatives of the 32 teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup are gathering at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich today, to discuss security plans for the tournament.

We learnt with great sadness of the passing on of Mr Mike Louw, former head of the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and later of the South African Secret Service (SASS).

Pretoria - With hours to go before Pravin Gordhan delivers his maiden Budget Speech, South Africans have urged the Finance Minister to put more money towards achieving the five priorities identified by government.

Pretoria - Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga, will later today meet with examination quality assurance body, Umalusi, to discuss the expected delays in the release of Mpumalanga's matric results.

Nelspruit - A 2010 FNB Countdown Clock was unveiled at the Grove Shopping Centre in Nelspruit on Wednesday, to remind residents that the FIFA World Cup which kicks off on 11 June is drawing nearer.

Pretoria - Last year's matrics will on Thursday have various options in finding out if they have passed all their examinations when the 2009 matric results are officially released.

Pretoria - Ekurhuleni residents have been given an opportunity to take part in making the 2010 FIFA World Cup a success.

Cape Town - Government will be stepping up the fight against HIV and AIDS with the announcement of a further R3 billion towards its national prevention and treatment programme.

Cape Town - Government is looking at ways to boost employment creation and economic growth as South Africa emerges from the global economic recession, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Cape Town - Education continued to receive the lion's share of the country's budget with Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Wednesday announcing an allocation of R165 billion to the Basic Education and Higher Education departments for the next financial year.