South Africa

Ekurhuleni - Despite the challenges experienced, the Ekurhuleni Municipality has made huge strides in achieving the goals of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) on HIV and AIDS.

Mafikeng - The Royal Bafokeng stadium in Rustenburg, which is to host matches for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup, is expected to be completed next month.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma on Tuesday responded to concerns raised by political parties and Members of Parliament regarding his maiden State of the Nation Address.

Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe will on Monday host an extra-ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit to discuss the political deadlock in Zimbabwe.

Johannesburg - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane has committed to creating jobs and accelerating service delivery over the next five years.

Western Cape - Teaching and learning started on a high note in coastal schools on Wednesday.

Johannesburg - Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni has announced the appointment of Daniel Mminele as Deputy Governor of the bank.

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the various soccer teams as well as the fans that have begun trickling in to South Africa for the FIFA Confederations Cup.

Johannesburg -The Gauteng Provincial Government is expected to demand a high standard of performance from all its service providers.

Cape Town - Football governing body, FIFA, presented the Confederations Cup trophy to President Jacob Zuma in Parliament on Tuesday.

Johannesburg - Metrobus has resumed services in Johannesburg after a recent strike by bus drivers over a salary dispute.

Johannesburg - The new Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations (DPCI) has sent a stern warning to criminals that it's ready to "crush the backbone of organised crime" without favour when it becomes operational on 1 July.

Pretoria - The Department of Education has extended the registration date for supplementary examinations for 2008 matric learners who failed two or more subjects or like to improve their marks.

Cape Town - A survey by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) has revealed that South Africa's HIV/AIDS epidemic has stabilised and there are signs of a declining prevalence among children and teenagers.

Pretoria - South Africa's preparations are in overdrive for the 500 Days Countdown, which will kick off next week Monday, for the world's biggest sporting spectacle, the 2010 FIFA World Cup.