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Madiba tributes dominate SONA debate

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Cape Town - Parliamentarians have used their time during the debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday to pay tribute to former President Nelson Mandela whose 20th anniversary of his release from prison was commemorated last week.

More nurses for Limpopo

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Pretoria - In an effort to provide quality healthcare to patients, Limpopo is to increase nursing staff in the province's health facilities.

100 days 2010 countdown SA style

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Pretoria - It's exactly 100 days to go before the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off on African soil and South Africa is putting her best foot forward in song and dance

Chile death toll rises to 723

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Santiago - Chile's National Emergency Office has put the death toll of Saturday's earthquake and subsequent aftershocks at 723.

Train set alight, RSR calls for calm

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Pretoria - The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has appealed for calm and the respect of the rule of law after a goods train was set alight near Vereeniging.

Pretoria proudly Bafana Bafana

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Pretoria - Pretoria streets were a sea of yellow and green on Tuesday as South Africans wearing their Bafana Bafana jerseys geared up to celebrate the 100 days countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Police to monitor Gauteng hotspots

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Johannesburg - Law enforcement agencies will be out in full force to deal with unruly revellers as many prepare to mark the end of the year, says the Gauteng provincial government.

2010 countdown not business as usual for Joburg

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Sandton - Joburgers on Tuesday took a break from their busy schedules, donned their Bafana Bafana jerseys and kicked back with the rest of the country to celebrate the 100 days countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Zero tolerance on SA roads

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Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has warned road users that zero tolerance against all traffic offences will be intensified ahead of the New Year and beyond.

Airports go 24 hours for 2010

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Pretoria - South African airports will run 24-hour operations during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says Airports Company South Africa (ACSA).

Joburg comes alive with countdown festivities

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Sandton - An electric vibe could be felt on the streets of Sandton, Joburg, on Tuesday, as party-loving city dwellers geared up for the 100 days countdown to the 2010 FIFA World Cup celebrations.