South Africa

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma says this Easter should mark the resurrection of hope for the nation.

Pretoria - Thousands of people will this afternoon gather at Orlando Stadium in Soweto for the Pre-World Cup concert organised by FIFA.

It promises to be the mother of all parties; it's happening in our country and the world is invited!

Johannesburg - Bafana Bafana will beat Mexico on Friday and one of the six African teams, if not Bafana, will make it to the final of this year's FIFA World Cup, at least that's what President Jacob Zuma believes.

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

Durban- President Jacob Zuma has expressed condolences following the death of Deputy Health Minister, Dr Molefi Sefularo.

Johannesburg - The 2010 FIFA World Cup is set to kick-off in colorful, energetic, distinctly African musical fashion with a dynamic Opening Ceremony which is expected to be watched live by hundreds of millions of viewers in 215 countries.

Pretoria - The Department of Transport has urged South Africans still making their way home from various holiday destinations to be vigilant on the roads.

Pretoria - The World Cup may be a thing of the past but the millions of rands spent on policing during the tournament will benefit the country's fight against crime well into the future.

Pretoria - The City of Tshwane is seeing a successful 2010 FIFA World Cup out with a bang this week with an all-star line-up at the Fan Fest in Centurion, both on match days and non-match days.

Pretoria - As South Africa counts down the final hours to Friday's World Cup kick-off, former President Nelson Mandela says the competition is more than just a game.

Pretoria - Government has urged the media to be responsible and abide by the rule of law when performing their duties during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has dedicated the 2010 FIFA World Cup to South Africa's icon, Nelson Mandela.

Pretoria - A large number of South African taxpayers have decided to get a head start on their claims just one month into the 2010 tax collection season.

Pretoria - The Ministry for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities has welcomed the decision by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to allow Caster Semenya to compete again in women athletics.