South Africa

Johannesburg - The 2010 Local Organising Committee (LOC) has reiterated that the FIFA World Cup will be safe.

Polokwane - Limpopo Premier Cassel Mathale has added his voice to the many who have welcomed star athlete Caster Semenya's readmission to competitive athletics.

Pretoria - The United States was looking to South Africa to play a leadership role both in Africa and internationally, US Vice President Joe Biden said.

Pretoria - World football body FIFA has warned against doping at this year's World Cup in South Africa.

Johannesburg- FIFA World Cup tickets will be made available to the general public in a week's time when the fifth and final ticketing sales phase kicks off, said FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Friday.

Johannesburg - Argentina got their World Cup campaign off to a flying perfect start on Saturday when they defeated Nigeria 1-nil at Coca-Cola Park Stadium.

The 2010 Local Organising Committee has issued comprehensive transport guidelines and other important information for the thousands of fans who will be attending matches on Day 3 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Swift action by police has seen two Peruvian nationals, believed to be part of an international syndicate robbing tourists at malls, ATMs and restaurants during the World Cup.

Pretoria - He's only been in charge of the side for less than two years but Ghana's coach Milovan Rajevac says he is ready to take the Black Stars to the second round of this year's FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Swift action by police has seen the arrest of two Peruvian nationals, believed to be part of an international syndicate robbing tourists at malls, ATMs and restaurants during the World Cup.

Pretoria - A tense yet fair-minded opening match between England and the USA ended in a 1-1 draw at the Royal Bafokeng stadium on Saturday night as a result of a serious blunder made by England's goalie.

Durban - Young and talented soccer tricksters entertained the crowd of approximately 18 000 fans at the Durban Fan Centre on Saturday night ahead of the first Group C encounter between England and the USA that ended in a draw.

Johannesburg - Celebrities around the country have declared their support for this year's Mandela Day and are rallying behind the call for quality learning and teaching by dedicating their time reading to children.

Pretoria - Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele has expressed regret at the inconvenience caused to football fans who missed the 2010 FIFA World Cup semifinal between Spain and Germany in Durban last night due to their planes being delayed.

Pretoria - The National Development Plan (NDP) is an important tool for South Africa that will help the country develop, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday.