South Africa

Pretoria - Students for Law and Social Justice (SLSJ) have hailed Cabinet's decision to have law graduates complete compulsory community legal service

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane will join the rest of the country today in celebrating the 2010 Fifa World Cup 50-days countdown.

Pretoria - Informal traders in the City of Johannesburg stand to benefit from the increased visitor traffic throughout the city during the World Cups, says Executive Director for the City's 2010 office, Sibongile Mazibuko.

Pretoria - Cabinet has welcomed the study on a vaginal gel which has been found to reduce the risk of HIV infections in women, calling it "groundbreaking news".

Kimberley - The small township of Galeshewe is abuzz with activity this morning as the country marks the 50 days countdown to the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup.

Nelspruit - The Mbombela Local Municipality in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, has announced its FIFA World Cup transport plan to accommodate the influx of visitors and ease potential traffic congestion.

Pretoria - With the country celebrating 50 days before the kick-off of the biggest soccer spectacle to be staged on African soil, Local Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan says the day's celebrations will be one of South Africa's defining moments.

Pretoria - Government, platinum mining companies operating in the North West and NUMSA have agreed that companies will review their mining methods.

Pretoria - In an effort to promote positive parenting and behaviour, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will be hosting family expos across the province.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has called on pregnant mothers and their partners to make use of clinics to learn more about pregnancy and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Pretoria - Gauteng’s development blue-print for the next 40 years, the Gauteng Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, is set to take shape over the coming months, says Infrastructure Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

Pretoria - Free State Premier Ace Magashule on Thursday called on Heads of Departments (HODs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Members of Bid Committees to conduct the adjudication of tenders in accordance with the law.

Kimberley - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to rally behind the national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, with just 50 days remaining until the kick off of the most spectacular event to reach African soil.

Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has moved to allay fears that Bafana Bafana's preparations for the upcoming World Cup could be placed in jeopardy following the suspension this week of two senior executives.

Vienna - A simple yet nutritious diet can improve the effectiveness of treatment for people living with HIV and AIDS, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday