South Africa

Pretoria - The Peter Mokaba Stadium in Limpopo is ready to be handed over to FIFA, says Premier Cassel Mathale.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane's cash-flow problems are a thing of the past, says Mayor Gwen Ramokgopa.

Pretoria - Foodstuffs manufacturers from around the world are now compelled to adapt their labelling accordingly in line with the new food labelling regulations.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane has vowed that her administration will closely monitor the Soweto drag racing case until justice prevails.

Pretoria - The upcoming Budget Speech should send a signal to the world that South Africa is a stable and growing economy, while also giving information on how the infrastructure projects will be funded, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) says.

Pretoria - National Planning Minister Trevor Manuel has been appointed as a member of the High-Level Advisory Group on Climate Change Financing.

Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has urged Community Development Workers (CDWs) to be the eyes and ears of government.

Bisho – The Eastern Cape Provincial Government exceeded its own target when it created close to 110 000 job opportunities by end of last year through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).

Pretoria - Calm has been restored to Mamelodi East following protests that started on Monday, says Gauteng police.

Johannesburg - Park and ride, park and walk, public transport and taxis will all be used to get soccer fans to the game on time during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - A non-profit organization, which teaches young people life lessons through soccer strategies, has scooped the Global Sports Forum award for best Sport and Health programme.

Pretoria - The Trade Conditions Survey for February continued on its improved trait rising to 54 points.

Bisho – Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet used her State of the Province Address on Friday to reflect on what her administration has achieved over the past year, placing emphasis on education, health and infrastructure development.

The Premier of the Northern Cape,
The MEC for Education,
Speaker, Deputy Speaker of the Provincial Legislature and MPLs,
Local government representatives,
Educators, parents and learners
Ladies and gentlemen,

Pretoria - A total of 1100 deaths were recorded on South Africa's roads in December, according to preliminary reports by the Department of Transport.