South Africa

Pretoria - South Africa's internet broadband penetration is at 2 percent below the global average of 22.5 percent, Communications Minister Siphiwe Nyanda said on Thursday.

Cape Town - Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk is "confident" that the country has enough accommodation for the 2010 World Cup.

Pretoria - Motorists across the country have been warned to drive with care and reduce their speed with the cold and wet weather expected to persist throughout the weekend.

Cape Town - South Africa is doing everything possible, and planning for any eventuality around airport security for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says Minister of Police Nathi Mthethwa.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has joined African leaders and other prominent figures, in congratulating Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba following his re-lection for a second five-year term in office.

Cape Town - Establishments to be used during the 2010 FIFA World Cup will need to register the details of their accommodation booking and listings at www.rooms4u.travel.

Pretoria - Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has lashed out at hospital managers for failing to keep their hospitals clean.

Pretoria – Communities in the Vhembe district municipality today gathered at the Thohoyandou town hall to learn more about severe weather conditions.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana midfielder Steven Pienaar has been voted the 2009 Senior National Team Player of the Year by local football supporters.

Pretoria - Thousands of taxpayers are this afternoon scrambling to file their tax returns ahead of the deadline.

Pretoria - South Africa could have its first nuclear power plant by the year 2020 if Cabinet approves a proposal expected to be put forward by the Ministry of Energy.

Cape Town - Government is making steady progress in the completion of 2010 FIFA World Cup transport and infrastructure projects in host cities, says Minister of Transport Sibusiso Ndebele.

Malalane - The Mpumalanga Department of Water Affairs is to launch a water compliance, monitoring and enforcement campaign in Malalane to help deal with the province's water crimes.

Cape Town - Parliament is gearing up for this year's State of the Nation Address (SONA) which is expected to be extra special and draw larger crowds as it coincides with the 20th anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela's release from prison

Mbombela - Mpumalanga's MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison Sibongile Manana says her department and the police are ready to fight crime this festive season.