South Africa

Pretoria - Today, South Africa joins the continent in celebrating, Africa Day, a day to reflect on the proud achievements for the African continent and its infinite possibilities

Pretoria - The extension to the southbound off-ramp at the Rivonia interchange will be opened to traffic on Friday, bringing much relief to motorists.

Rustenburg - Ten people, including two children, died in a head-on collision involving two vehicles on the N4 Bakwena Platinum Highway on Friday officials say

Pretoria - Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says there is a need to review Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) strategy.

Johannesburg - Freedom Day is much more than just another day off work; 27 April is set aside annually to celebrate peace, unity and human dignity, while honouring those who lost their lives in the anti-apartheid struggle.

Mangaung - With just 16 days to go before the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup, Mangaung (Bloemfontein) officially handed over the Free State Stadium to FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke on Tuesday.

Pretoria - Things have got off to a slow start at the Union Buildings this morning ahead of Freedom Day celebrations later in the day.

Pretoria - The establishment of a Small Claims Court in Alexandra will provide residents with a speedy, simple and accessible forum to resolve their disputes

Pretoria - South Africans from all walks of life will today celebrate Freedom Day to mark the liberation of the country and its people from a long period of colonialism and apartheid.

Pretoria - The Western Cape Department of Water Affairs has launched a 2010 and beyond water wise awareness campaign aimed at encouraging the conservation of water in the province.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has arrived at the Union Buildings where this year's main Freedom Day celebration is being held.

Pretoria - The number of clinics in Gauteng providing Anti-Retroviral Treatment to HIV positive patients is set to increase by 61 by the end of the month

Durban - Durban's dramatic makeover in recent years was always intended to go beyond the 2010 FIFA World Cup, said eThekwini Municipality's Strategic Project Unit Head, Julie-May Ellingson

Pretoria - Arts and Culture Minister Lulu Xingwana says South Africans should use the Freedom Day as a reminder of the struggle and the painful journey the nation has taken to achieve equality and democracy.

Pretoria - Hooligans and criminals who disregard the country's laws during the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be red carded by the law, Deputy Justice Minister Andries Nel has warned.