World

Durban - India have made the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final after beating neighbouring rivals Pakistan by 29 runs.

Pretoria - The Paraguay government is confident that their national football team will make it to the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup next year, and be the possible victor.

New York - Zimbabwe's new government of national unity needs to immediately address the economic and humanitarian crises, including the country's worst ever cholera epidemic, says United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

Pretoria - South Africa is the second best country in the world in terms of how open and transparent government is when it comes to collecting and spending public funds.

Pretoria - South Africa is part of 178 countries gathering in Bangkok this week to decide how to improve the world’s wildlife trade regime, and ensure the survival of the threatened species.

Pretoria - The United Nations commission focusing on women kicked off its annual session with a call to eliminate violence against women and girls, a global scourge that affects millions around the world.

France - In recognition of Dulcie Evon September's contribution towards the liberation of South African people, government is expected to launch the Dulcie September Legacy Project in Arcueil, France.

Pretoria - The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, has called on 2010 FIFA World Cup organisers to use next year's tournament to change Africa's image.

Pretoria - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sue van der Merwe is currently in Spain where she is expected to hold political, economic and trade discussions with Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Angel Lossada.

Pretoria -South Africa and Russia will this week work to further strengthen their bilateral political and economic relations when delegations from the two countries meet.