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Soccer fever grips Kimberley

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Kimberley - The small township of Galeshewe is abuzz with activity this morning as the country marks the 50 days countdown to the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup.

Nelspruit's 2010 transport plans in place

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Nelspruit - The Mbombela Local Municipality in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, has announced its FIFA World Cup transport plan to accommodate the influx of visitors and ease potential traffic congestion.

50 days, South Africa's defining moment- Jordaan

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Pretoria - With the country celebrating 50 days before the kick-off of the biggest soccer spectacle to be staged on African soil, Local Organising Committee CEO Danny Jordaan says the day's celebrations will be one of South Africa's defining moments.

Govt, companies to review mining methods

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Pretoria - Government, platinum mining companies operating in the North West and NUMSA have agreed that companies will review their mining methods.

Family expo to promote positive parenting

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Pretoria - In an effort to promote positive parenting and behaviour, the Western Cape Department of Social Development will be hosting family expos across the province.

Pregnant women, partners urged to visit clinics

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Pretoria - The Gauteng Department of Health has called on pregnant mothers and their partners to make use of clinics to learn more about pregnancy and the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases.

Gauteng lays foundation for infrastructure plan

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Pretoria - Gauteng’s development blue-print for the next 40 years, the Gauteng Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, is set to take shape over the coming months, says Infrastructure Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu.

FS Premier urges officials to work within the law

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Pretoria - Free State Premier Ace Magashule on Thursday called on Heads of Departments (HODs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Members of Bid Committees to conduct the adjudication of tenders in accordance with the law.

Zuma urges nation to support Bafana

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Kimberley - President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to rally behind the national soccer team, Bafana Bafana, with just 50 days remaining until the kick off of the most spectacular event to reach African soil.

Suspensions will not derail Bafana - Sedibe

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Pretoria - The South African Football Association (SAFA) has moved to allay fears that Bafana Bafana's preparations for the upcoming World Cup could be placed in jeopardy following the suspension this week of two senior executives.

Nutritious food important in HIV, AIDS treatment

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Vienna - A simple yet nutritious diet can improve the effectiveness of treatment for people living with HIV and AIDS, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday

Midfielders to solve Bafana's scoring woes

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Johannesburg - Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana sensational midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala is confident that Bafana's midfielders will raise the tempo during the upcoming World Cup.

Zuma to meet his top management

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Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma will meet with Directors-General and Deputy Directors-General from national and provincial government departments on Friday to share and discuss with them his vision of changing the way government works.

Govt to support Tripoli plane crash families

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Pretoria - The Department of International Relations and Cooperation on Thursday said it was going to support the family members and relatives of those who died in a tragic plane crash in Tripoli, Libya, on Wednesday morning.

SA soccer fans, most colourful in the world

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South African soccer fans are among the most colorful in the world, leaving lasting impressions on television screens with their colourful gear and sometimes near-silly antics