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World Cup teams to submit provisional squads

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Pretoria - The 32 teams who have qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup are expected to submit provisional lists of up to 30 players to FIFA by Tuesday at midnight Central European Time (CET).

Provinces increase spending by 14bn

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Pretoria - Provinces increased their spending by R14.2 billion for the year ending 31 March, with the bulk going to education, health, public works and roads and transport, Treasury said on Mond

SA, Swaziland sign health agreement

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Pretoria - The South African and Kingdom of Swazilands' Health Departments have signed a cooperation agreement in a bid to improve healthcare services in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

Programme to create 10 000 jobs for rural youth

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Pretoria - An estimated 10 000 jobs are expected to be created for unemployed rural youth through a recently launched programme by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.

Piggery pays off for beneficiaries

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Polokwane- An emerging piggery project in Doornspruit village near Polokwane in Limpopo has benefited more than 130 families - and now it hopes to become a commercial giant.

NPC to have full govt support - Zuma

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has assured members of the National Planning Commission (NPC) that they have the full support of Cabinet and that government will not interfere with their work.

Countdown looms for matric exams

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Pretoria - With 97 days before Grade 12 learners sit for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination, the Basic Education Department has encouraged learners to start preparing and developing their own personal exam timetable.

Transnet strike continues

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Pretoria- Strike action over wages at transport parastatal, Transnet, will continue said the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) on Tuesday

Special award for Health Minister

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Pretoria - In recognition of his contribution to healthcare and medical education, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will on Monday receive a special award from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Bafana team manager suspended

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Pretoria-The South African Football Association (Safa) has suspended Bafana Bafana's team manager, Sipho Nkumane barely a month before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

Interest rates to remain unchanged- economists

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Pretoria- The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) begins its two day meeting tomorrow to decide on whether to change interest rates or keep them as is, with experts predicting that the central bank will keep rates unchanged.

South Africans rally behind Bafana

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Pretoria - With just 30 days to go before the kick-off of the world's biggest soccer event on African soil, there is no question that the country is ready to host a spectacular and memorable extravaganza.

Zuma concerned about job losses

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Johannesburg - The continued loss of jobs this year, including those recovered in the final quarter of 2009 is a cause for concern for the government and requires renewed action, President Jacob Zuma has said.

Rift Valley Fever claims 9 lives

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Pretoria - Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has claimed nine lives in South Africa, with the number of infected people increasing to 139 cases.

Arrive at matches early, fans warned

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Johannesburg - Organisers of this year's FIFA World Cup have issued a stern warning to soccer spectators to arrive early for matches or face missing out on the action due to strict security measures that will be in place during the tournament