South Africa

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal police have launched a massive manhunt for the eight men who escaped from the Durban Westville Correctional Centre yesterday.

Pretoria - With only 87 days before the start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Ivory Coast is yet to choose a head coach who will lead the team to the soccer showpiece in South Africa this winter.

Pretoria - International visitors who will be cruising around the Western Cape during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in rental cars will be able to tune in to Tourism Radio, a station designed to entertain and educate them while en route.

Cape Town, Parliament

23 February 2010

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Members of the media

Pretoria - Forty-two people have been arrested in Rabie Ridge, Midrand, following service delivery protests on Monday.

Pretoria - As the country marks the start of National Water Week on Monday, South Africans have been called to do more to save water.

Pretoria - To ensure sufficient energy supply particularly during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Eskom is to shut down two units of the Koeberg power station for maintenance work.

Pretoria - No goal-line technology will be used during the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has ruled.

Pretoria - Farmers in the areas affected by the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) are urged to immediately vaccinate their animals and avoid opening carcasses they suspect died of the fever.

Pretoria - The Tshwane Sport Council can make changes to colours and emblems of sports structures but it must follow democratic protocols and established conventions, says the Department of Sport and Recreation.

Pretoria - The Presidency on Friday called for South Africans to nominate persons with various expertise to serve in the National Planning Commission (NPC) headed by Minister Trevor Manuel.

Pretoria - Tourism ministers of the Group of 20 nations are currently meeting to discuss how best the industry will assist in the global recovery.

Lebowakgomo - Limpopo is making strides in managing and combating the spread of HIV, Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale announced on Thursday.

Bloemfontein – Free State Premier Ace Magashule has expressed concern over the increase in gang-related crime in the province.

Lebowakgomo - The development and installation of bulk infrastructure in Lephalale is on schedule, Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale said on Thursday