South Africa

Pretoria - Hundreds of Dutch soccer fans braved the chilly Pretoria weather and gathered at the Centurion Fan Park to watch the Netherlands take on Denmark.

Pretoria - Passengers flocked to get on board the Gautrain this weekend to see what the rage has been all about since it began operations last week.

Cape Town - Despite dominating most of last night's rain-filled game, Italy's popular Azurris missed several attempts at goal to notch up their first victory at the 2010 World Cup, and had to settle for a one-all draw in their group-opening match against Paraguay.

Durban - In honour of five time FIFA World Cup champions, Brazil, Durban will have "Brazil Day" at fan parks across the city.

Durban - When you have all of the world's top footballers in one tournament, the quest for the Golden Boot award in the 2010 FIFA World Cup can become a ferocious fight.

Pretoria - Princes William and Harry will cheer on England when they take on Algeria on Friday in Cape Town.

Pretoria - The resignation of 17 doctors at Leratong Hospital on the West Rand does not represent a crisis at provincial public health facilities, says Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

Pretoria - A Cape Town soccer fan, who told security officials at a Fan Fest that he had a bomb in his bag, has been arrested and charged.

Pretoria - South African motorists will be able to breathe a sigh of relief next week - as all grades of petrol will drop by between 15 to 18 cents a litre.

Cabinet held its ordinary meeting in Pretoria on 04 August 2010.

Durban - South African youth attending the Ethekwini Municipality's Women Empowerment Conference were eager to voice their thoughts about empowerment and role models.

Pretoria - KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has challenged hospital board chairpersons to champion their community's health needs.

Pretoria - An email sent to the media by suspended Transnet rail CEO Siyabonga Gama is an attempt to avoid dealing with ramifications for the charges he has been found guilty of, said the parastatal

Johannesburg - Bafana head coach, Pitso Mosimane, has retained most of the players who squared up in the FIFA World Cup - to face Ghana in an international friendly on 11 August at Soccer City.

Pretoria - An outstanding performance by Japan ensured their 1-nil win against African favourites Cameroon in a Group E match played at Mangaung Stadium last night.