South Africa

Durban - Portugal have been dealt a severe blow after their star winger, Nani, has joined the causality list ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - Friday marks the historic kick-off of the first FIFA World Cup ever held on the African continent. But, it also has a further significance in the history of South Africa. It is the day Nelson Mandela and his seven comrades were convicted for sabotage.

Pretoria - As part of the 48th anniversary arrest of South Africa's first democratic President, Nelson Mandela, on Thursday, his Foundation is urging residents to acknowledge the sacrifices of all people who brought freedom to the country.

Johannesburg - President Jacob Zuma has called on world leaders to ensure that every child is in school by the next FIFA World Cup in 2014.

Pretoria - Soccer fans who are visually impaired need not worry that they will miss out on the biggest football spectacle ever. Thanks to FIFA, who have made special arrangements so that the upcoming World Cup can be equally enjoyed by all.

Pretoria- Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor has wished Bafana Bafana victory in their opening match against Mexico on Friday at Soccer City.

Cape Town - The World Cup has helped to market the country as a key world player, President Jacob Zuma told about 80 portfolio fund managers from across the world on Tuesday.

Pretoria - With just two days to go before the biggest sporting party ever, South Africans are set to show their support and make some noise for their boys in green and gold in dramatic fashion at noon.

Pretoria - Several of South Africa's major airlines are being investigated for colluding on prices and pricing strategies to be possibly adopted during the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

Pretoria - Diversifying South Africa's energy sources and affordability will be the guiding principles in the development of the Integrated Resource Plan Version 2 (IRP2), says energy Director General Nelisiwe Magubane.

Pretoria - South Africans are urged to stand to attention when the National Anthem is sung to show respect.

Durban - Durban residents who were not lucky enough to get tickets for the FIFA World Cup will get a chance to support Bafana Bafana during the month-long tournament.

Pretoria- Government employees who abuse leave during the 2010 FIFA World Cup could find themselves facing an investigation.

Pretoria - South Africans all over the country are trumpeting to the world that they stand united behind their national squad ahead of the kick-off to the biggest sporting party ever.

Pretoria - Local football fans have been urged to put their best foot forward during the Soccer World Cup to ensure the tournament goes off smoothly.