South Africa

Cape Town - Planning is on track towards hosting the 2010 Final Draw in Cape Town and the 2010 FIFA World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) is satisfied with preparations.

Pretoria - Chief of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee Danny Jordaan is among the new members of the International Marketing Council Board (IMC) announced by President Jacob Zuma.

Pretoria - Pretoria is gearing up to host the Currie Cup final between the Blue Bulls and the Free State Cheetahs on Saturday.

Cape Town - With just 212 days to go until the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer extravagant to hit African soil, the 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) is promising the best service for a safe and secure World Cup next year.

Pretoria - As from next year, the municipalities and government departments in KwaZulu-Natal will be implementing a plan to lead to zero audit qualifications.

Pretoria - Government is satisfied by the agreement reached between Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) recently, says International Relations and Cooperation Director General, Ayanda Ntsaluba.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma officially reopened the Waterkloof Air Force Base runway on Thursday which has been upgraded to accommodate both military and commercial aircraft.

Cape Town - A series of changes are set to come into effect from January 2010 to simplify the administrative functions that teachers are responsible for that do not have a major bearing on their teaching and to provide more support to them.

Cape Town - In a bid to raise awareness around HIV and AIDS, the Health Department plans to encourage South African leaders in various fields to undergo HIV tests in a hope that others will lead by example.

Cape Town - The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has appointed Steven Ngubeni as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Pretoria - The decision of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day has been welcomed by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has been awarded the title of Best African President for his role in the struggle for the country's liberation and on the continent at large.

Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development has dismissed reports that it owes suppliers R2.2 billion.

Pretoria - Government has developed a 10-point programme to guide the country in improving the healthcare system in South Africa, says Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga.

Mokopane - Residents living in the rural area of Motlhotlo in Limpopo, have urged the Minister of Mining, Susan Shabangu, to intervene in what they call the meagre resettlement packages offered by Anglo-Platinum.