South Africa

Cape Town - Local Organising Committee boss, Dr Danny Jordaan says the 2010 Final Draw on Friday has delivered on the promise of a world-class event.

Pretoria - Delays in flights at OR Tambo International Airport, caused by an early-morning illegal strike by BidAir staff, are expected to be resolved by midday.

Johannesburg - With the festive season just around the corner, government will be stepping up efforts to curb road crashes during this busy period on the roads

Polokwane - Moves are afoot to set up a medical operation centre at Limpopo's Department of Health to assist with any incidences that might arise at the Peter Mokaba Stadium during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - South Africa's trade conditions in October remained positive, the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) said on Wednesday.

Pretoria - Eskom on Wednesday announced the appointment of a new financial director, managing director and managing director.

Pretoria - For the first time in the country's history, ordinary South Africans have been given the opportunity to have their voices heard and their inputs incorporated in the development of the new National Strategic Plan (NSP) for HIV and AIDS 2012- 2016.

Rome - The Assistant Secretary-General of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Domingos Caholo, has called for an institutional reform in the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to ensure better implementation of its programmes.

Cape Town - The Department of Defence and the South African Police Services have given Parliament an undertaking that they will brush up on management procedures and address loopholes that saw them being criticized by the Auditor-General.

Pretoria - The Department of Health is finalising plans to deliver efficient health services during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Acting Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Services (SAPS) in Mpumalanga, Rex Machabi, has warned people in possession of fraudulent drivers licences to come forward and hand them over.

Pretoria - Several major streets near Parliament, including the route President Jacob Zuma will take, will be closed as of today as Cape Town gears up for the State of the Nation Address (SONA) to be delivered on Thursday.

Pretoria - The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) symposium currently taking place in Johannesburg is trying to find ways to use the 2010 FIFA World Cup as a platform to advance awareness about HIV and AIDS.

Pretoria - Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says the recent crime statistics have highlighted the need for police to adopt a vigorous approach against criminals including changing the law to give police officers more power.

Pretoria - All host cities will be more than ready to deliver the best health services during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, preliminary reports suggest.