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SA to mark 48th anniversary arrest of Madiba

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Pretoria - As part of the 48th anniversary arrest of South Africa's first democratic President, Nelson Mandela, on Thursday, his Foundation is urging residents to acknowledge the sacrifices of all people who brought freedom to the country.

Good news for visually impaired

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Pretoria - Soccer fans who are visually impaired need not worry that they will miss out on the biggest football spectacle ever. Thanks to FIFA, who have made special arrangements so that the upcoming World Cup can be equally enjoyed by all.

World Cup has lifted SA to the fore - Zuma

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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.

South Africans stand united for Bafana

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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.

SA airlines accused of collusion

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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.

IRP2 to ensure future energy generation

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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.

A feast of activities for Durbanites

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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.

Noise for the boys!

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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.

Bad fan behaviour will be given the boot

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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.

Limpopo to complete abandoned RDP houses

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

Soccer terms booklet now available

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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.