South Africa

Pretoria - South Africans can take comfort in the fact that despite the current recession, the economy is forecast to improve in the second half of the year.

Ilembe - Residents living in rural areas under the Ilembe District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal who don't have electricity or can't afford to buy a television set will not miss out on the action during the FIFA Confederations Cup

Pretoria - The Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, is expected to officially release the State of the Air Report later today.

Pretoria - A momentous concert is expected to be held on the eve of the first FIFA World Cup on African soil in June next year.

Komatipoort - The two Mozambican men arrested for trying to smuggle drugs worth R52 million through the Lebombo border gate have appeared in the Komatipoort Periodical Court.

Islamabad - An explosion in eastern Pakistan's Lahore city has killed at least 23 people and injured over 200 others.

Pretoria -The Gauteng Health Department will kick off its measles immunisation drive at schools in the province today.

Johannesburg - Ticket sales for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup are fast approaching the 400 000 mark, with just three weeks before kickoff.

Johannesburg - The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is satisfied with the precautionary measures put in place to ensure the country's skies are safe during the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - The Presidency has corrected inaccurate media reports concerning the matter between Advocate Vusi Pikoli and the government.

Pretoria - The country's newly appointed Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo has his work cut out for him, says Constitutional law expert Professor Shadrack Gutto.

Johannesburg - The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has announced that air space around the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup venues will be restricted for security reasons.

Johannesburg - Congestion on major freeways in Gauteng will be drastically reduced when the construction of the Olifantsfontein Bridge is completed.

Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg is currently overhauling its aged water infrastructure to ensure that future generations are provided with clean and safe water.

Johannesburg - With less than three weeks until kick-off to the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, the Bafana Bafana training camp at the Johannesburg Stadium is abuzz with activity.