South Africa

Franshoek - The R1.5 billion Berg River Dam, opened on Thursday, is expected to augment Cape Town's water supply by almost 20 percent.

Pretoria – A comprehensive security strategy has been developed by the South African government to ensure the safety of delegates attending the 5th Brics Summit in Durban.

Johannesburg - The most urgent need in flood-hit Soweto is for food, clothing and blankets, according to an assessment by the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS).

Knysna - One of South Africa's most important conservation areas and tourism assets, the Garden Route, joins the country's protected areas with the establishment of the new Garden Route National Park.

Potchesftroom - North West MEC for Transport, Roads and Community Safety, Phenye Vilakazi, has awarded medals and certificates to 128 police officers in recognition of their outstanding performance.

Johannesburg - With the final touches being made and everything in place to deliver one of the best FIFA Confederations Cup ever, all that is left is for the world to "wait and see", says 2010 Local Organising Committee Danny Jordaan.

Cape Town - The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that by April this year they would be logistically prepared to go to the 2009 General Elections.

Gauteng - Millions of police officers countrywide were honoured on National Police Day for risking their lives to ensure that South Africans were protected.

Cape Town - As part of celebrations to mark International Year of Astronomy 2009, South Africa this week marked the 180th anniversary of the completion of its Astronomical Observatory.

Pretoria - Households considered to fall under the "indigent" category, have been urged to register so that they can receive basic services.

Pretoria - Around 50 Willow Crescent Secondary School learners have been given preventative medication after being in close contact with a 15-year-old girl who passed away from suspected bacterial meningitis.

Madrid - In spite of the "unprecedented" effort launched last year to respond to the food crisis, greater efforts were needed to feed the hungry as the world faces an economic slowdown.

Johannesburg - FIFA President Sepp Blatter says those who underestimate South Africa will be proven wrong by the country's capability of hosting major international events such as the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Pretoria - Education Minister Naledi Pandor is to consider the recommendations presented in a report, by the Ministerial Committee, which aims to evaluate and develop schools to ensure they function better.

Soweto - Bafana Bafana got an extra boost ahead of their Confederations Cup encounter when President Jacob Zuma visited the team at its training camp in Orlando Stadium on Saturday.