South Africa

Pretoria - All tickets for Bafana Bafana's 2010 FIFA World Cup tune-up international friendly against Thailand at the Mbombela Stadium on Sunday are sold out.

Pretoria - FIFA has sold more about 90 percent of the more than three million tickets made available for the World Cup in South Africa, the Local Organizing Committee said

Mthatha - Government will explore every possible measure to ensure that poor people across the country are able to get assistance from the state, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has vowed.

Pretoria - While welcoming the political developments in Zimbabwe's power sharing government, the European Union and South Africa have raised concerns on the slow pace of fully implementing the agreement.

Pretoria - The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS have welcomed a study conducted on a vaginal gel which is said to reduce the risk of HIV infections in women if used before and after intercourse.

Tunis - Afriqiyah Airways said in a statement there were 93 passengers and 11 crew members aboard the plane, which crashed at Tripoli airport early Wednesday morning.

Pretoria - South Africans can still get their hands on Category four tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in some host venues.

Pretoria - While many soccer fans have not been able to get their hands on the coveted 2010 FIFA World Cup tickets, they will still be able to experience the biggest soccer extravaganza in Africa.

Pretoria - The Dangerous Weapons Bill is an attempt to harmonise historical legislation and does not seek to prevent people from carrying items such as the pepper spray as has been erroneously reported, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said on Tuesday.

Pretoria - South Africa's revenue for last year was more than what was expected, said Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Pretoria - Steps will be taken against those who do not comply with tax laws, warned Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Durban - It seems like South Africa is making history when it comes to hosting global events with the Northern Cape scooping the right to host the World Premier professional skateboarding showcase.

Pretoria - Transnet has sought a court order against violence perpetuated by striking workers.

Pretoria - Hygiene and habitable settlements will form part of North West MEC for Human Settlements, Desbo Mohon's focus as the province embarks on a massive campaign aimed at raising awareness on sanitation.

Cape Town - Members of Parliament (MPs) will learn how to get their hips shaking to the country's soccer jive, the diski dance and learn how to blow the vuvuzela, the Speaker of Parliament Max Sisulu said to howls of laughter in the National Assembly on Tuesday.