South Africa

Pretoria - The seating in all ten of the stadia which will host 2010 FIFA World Cup matches is to be finalised by October this year.

Pretoria - Despite being the backbone of healthcare systems around the world, nursing in South Africa continues to be plagued by many challenges, says Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

Pretoria – Government is to undertake a process of updating the national veterans’ register on Wednesday.

Pretoria - South Africans across the country will join in the celebrations on Saturday to mark Human Rights Day, a day to reflect on the struggles endured to achieve democracy and freedom.

If the walls of the old house of former President, Nelson Mandela in Orlando West Soweto could speak, they would tell vivid stories of the liberation struggles fought during apartheid, writes Nthambeleni Gabara.

Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) will move with speed to appoint a new coach for Bafana Bafana, says SAFA Vice-President Mandla 'Shoes' Mazibuko.

Johannesburg - South African artists are planning to hold a special day of prayer to show their commitment towards healing and building the nation.

Pretoria - Imposing tough sanctions on Madagascar will be top of the agenda when the Southern African Development Community (SADC) meets in Johannesburg at the end of the month.

Pretoria - Director-General in the Policy Coordination and Advisory Services (PCAS) unit in the Presidency, Joel Netshitenzhe, has resigned.

Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe on Thursday officially proclaimed 22 April as the date for the country's general election.

Pretoria - The National Credit Regulator (NCR) is to hold a programme to train visually impaired people to understand the importance of the National Credit Act (NCA).

Cape Town - A national effort was needed to improve the capacity of local government, says Minister for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Presidency Collins Chabane.

Matlosane - Health Minister Barbara Hogan has urged Tuberculosis (TB) patients in the North West to complete their treatment.

Pretoria - Complain, complain, complain - that is the message from National Consumer Commissioner Mamodupi Mohlala to the South African public.

Kimberley - South Africans young and old came in their numbers to the Galeshewe Stadium in Kimberley on Saturday to celebrate 15 years of Human Rights.