Johannesburg - The 2010 World Cup Local Organising Committee (LOC) has received more than 11 000 volunteer applications just days after the opening of the volunteer programme on Monday.
Los Angeles - American pop icon Michael Jackson passed away on Thursday after suffering a heart attack at his rented home in a wealthy Los Angeles suburb.
Johannesburg - A late goal by Brazilian substitute Daniel Alves on Thursday night sent Brazil into the FIFA Confederations Cup finals and upset Bafana Bafana's bid for the cup.
Johannesburg - It took 88 minutes for Brazil to beat Bafana Bafana and the Samba Boys' Coach Dunga hailed South Africa for their outstanding performance during the thrilling FIFA Confederations Cup semifinal.
Much pressure has been placed on the Group of 20 countries meeting this week, to map a way forward to respond to the global economic crisis while ensuring they can keep their promises to developing countries, writes Bathandwa Mbola
Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has conveyed his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis on his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.
Pretoria - President Kgalema Motlanthe is to depart for London on Tuesday to join world leaders at the G20 Summit in London scheduled for Thursday.
Pretoria - Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe is currently in Libya to attend the Special Session of the African Union (AU), the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said on Tuesday.
Rustenburg - The world ranked number one team, Spain beat host, South Africa 3-2 to secure the third place in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Johannesburg - Brazilian fans are optimistic that the Samba Kings will win the FIFA Confederations Cup as they battle against their neighbours, the United States America (USA) in a much anticipated final tonight.
