South Africa

Cape Town - President Jacob Zuma says Government is looking to mete out tougher punishment to those involved in violent crimes such as rape and murder.

Pretoria - Retail trade sales in April increased by 3.2 percent year-on-year, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Thursday.

Pretoria- The Closing Ceremony of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is set to be a colourful, celebratory tribute to the tournament, the fans and their experiences in the host country.

Pretoria - South Africans have been urged to shrug off the disappointment of Bafana Bafana's loss to Uruguay and instead focus on the success of the world's biggest sporting event.

Government appeals to the nation to continue rallying behind the country's hosting of the historic 2010 FIFA World Cup

Johannesburg - World football governing body, FIFA, has confirmed that Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Itumeleg Khune, has been suspended for one match for denying the opposing team a clear goal-scoring opportunity in last night's match against Uruguay.

Pretoria - Bafana Bafana's plan to progress to the next stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup took a blow on Thursday night, following Mexico's 2-nil win over France at Peter Mokaba Stadium.

Pretoria - Higher Education South Africa (HESA) yesterday announced the appointment of Professor Ihron Rensburg as its chairperson.

Pretoria - FIFA Fan Fests, organised at 16 official venues around the world, played host to more than a million excited supporters, during the first six days of the biggest sporting party in the world.

The lasting legacy of the first World Cup on African soil should be that of education.

Pretoria - Former President Nelson Mandela's great grand-daughter Zenani Mandela was laid to rest on Thursday, following a moving ceremony at the St Stithians College Chapel in Johannesburg.

Pretoria -Ticket holders for the Telkom Charity Cup have been assured of safe, reliable and efficient public transport on Saturday.

Pretoria - Struggling low-to-middle income earners in East London will soon get affordable rental accommodation.

Pretoria - Sport and Recreation Minister Makhenkesi Stofile has urged the nation not to despair following Bafana Bafana's defeat this week.

Pretoria - South Africa got the thumbs up on Sunday for its role as host nation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup as international leaders sang the country's praises.