South Africa

Pretoria - The latest 1.8 percent drop in inflation figures could mean good news for cash-strapped South Africans and struggling home owners.

Johannesburg - Hundreds of excited soccer fans have started streaming in to the public viewing area in Joubert Park to watch the official opening of the FIFA Confederations Cup live on the big screen.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele is expected to use public transport to get to Ellis Park for the opening of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - While South Africa's research into space technology and travel was uncoordinated in the past, the South African National Space Policy, launched Friday, will give direction to the country's space agenda.

Pretoria-The third International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is scheduled to kick-off in Pretoria on Monday.

Johannesburg - Soccer fans have begun arriving at the Coca Cola Park stadium in Johannesburg where the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup is due to kick-off in a few hours.

Pretoria - The South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) will on Thursday unveil a project which will help ensure that all registered social workers understand and know what is expected of them in their daily professional practice.

Pretoria - With just hours before the kick-off to the much anticipated FIFA Confederations Cup, soccer fans are confident that it will be a success.

Johannesburg - The sound of vuvuzelas is ringing throughout Ellis Park stadium as excitement mounts ahead of the 4pm FIFA Confederations Cup opener.

North West - North West MEC for Developmental Local Government and Housing, Howard Yawa has approved the application by the Molopo Local Municipality for 1000 Pomfret residents to receive housing subsidies.

East London - Fifty young recruits are to help Eastern Cape authorities intensify their Arrive Alive Campaign and increase the number of traffic officers in the province.

Pretoria - The Minister of Housing, Lindiwe Sisulu has described the Durban High Court ruling against Abahlali Basenjondolo Movement SA as a breakthrough in the implementation of the Breaking New Ground housing policy.

Berlin - Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma is to meet with German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday to review existing bilateral political, economic and trade relations between South Africa and Germany

Port Elizabeth - The National Department of Housing team has deployed a team to asses the storm damaged areas in the Eastern Cape.

Johannesburg - The Department of Trade and Industry on Wednesday announced the establishment of South Africa's Investment Call Centre, to be officially launched in March 2009.