South Africa

Cape Town - Government will continue to improve its communication techniques and methods so that citizens can access its programmes with ease.

Pretoria - Deputy President Baleka Mbete met her Swedish counterpart Deputy Prime Minister Maud Olofsson, Monday morning, to build support for investment in the African Agenda.

Rustenburg - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has given the Local Organising Committee (LOC) a pat on the back, saying the quality of pitches and organisation of the FIFA Confederations Cup "was so far so good".

Rustenburg - Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their performance against New Zealand last night.

Rustenburg - Jubilation and tears of joy dotted the faces of Bafana Bafana fans at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg on Wednesday night after the national team outclassed New Zealand 2-nil.

Harare - Zimbabwe's opposition MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is seeking a meeting between President Robert Mugabe to discuss the distribution of ministries.

Rustenburg - An ecstatic Bafana Bafana coach Joel Santana is looking for nothing but a win against European Champions Spain, when the two sides clash in their crucial FIFA Confederations Cup game in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Harare - Zimbabwe's opposition MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is seeking a meeting between President Robert Mugabe to discuss the distribution of ministries.

Rustenburg - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has hit back at international broadcasters who have called for vuvuzelas to be banned at FIFA Confederations Cup matches.

Cape Town - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has welcomed an agreement between stakeholders in the passenger rail industry regarding improved commuter security.

Pretoria - The Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality's Disaster Management Centre was placed on alert on Monday after heavy rains fell over Pretoria.

Parliament - Government remains committed to strengthening its support to commercial farmers, says Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Tina Joemat-Pettersson.

Johannesburg - All outstanding matric results have been released to schools and last year's matric pupils have been advised to contact their schools and districts.

Cape Town - Cabinet has welcomed the establishment of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).

Cape Town - Cabinet is confident that FIFA will address the issue of a low turnout by soccer fans at FIFA Confederations Cup matches.