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2010 countdown frenzy grips SA
02 March 2010 - With Tuesday marking 100 days to the kick-off to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building across South Africa.
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2010 lottery scam warning
02 March 2010 - FIFA is warning people to be aware of a lottery scam that claims to be linked to the 2010 FIFA World Cup as well as the Local Organising Committee (LOC).
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Recent News
10 million tourists expected this year
02 March 2010 - A record 10 million tourists are expected to pass through South Africa's ports of entry this year, says Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk.
SABC board suspends Mampone
01 March 2010 - The SABC board has suspended Group Executive for Commercial Enterprises Gab Mampone.
Nersa announces power price hikes
24 February 2010 - National Energy Regulator of SA (Nersa) has announced that electricity tariffs will go up by 24.8 percent, 25.8 percent and 25.9 percent over the next three years.
Base camp list of 32 World Cup teams
24 February 2010 - FIFA has released a list of base camps for the 32 teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
No room for doping - FIFA
24 February 2010 - The FIFA Medical Committee has vowed to clamp down on doping during the 2010 Soccer World Cup.
CPI rises to 6.2% in January
24 February 2010 - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose marginally to 6.2 percent in January, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Wednesday.
Eskom tariff hikes slammed
23 February 2010 - The National Electricity Regulator of SA (Nersa) has been widely criticised for granting Eskom a multi-year tariff increase.
GDP beats market expectations
23 February 2010 - South Africas Gross Domestic Product in the fourth quarter of 2009, which is up 3.2 percent, has exceeded market expectations.
Learners licence valid for 2 years
23 February 2010 - The validity of a learners licence has been extended from 18 to 24 months and driving licence tests may now also be taken on Sundays.
Increased efforts to address service delivery backlogs
23 February 2010 - Public Protector Advocate Thuli Madonsela says her office will partner with state organs such as the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) to address backlogs that hinder service delivery in municipalities.
2010 draft liquor bill not anti-business
21 February 2010 - The draft liquor control policy, which recently caused an outcry from liquor sellers, is not intended to stifle business during the Soccer World Cup.
SALGA ups its offer for municipal workers
27 July 2009 - The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) has upped its wage offer to municipal workers from 10.5 percent to 13 percent.
2010 volunteer applications exceed 15 000
27 July 2009 - Just one week after the opening of volunteer applications for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the number of applicants has already exceeded the total number required.
Economic downturn will not change SA's development
26 July 2009 - President Jacob Zuma has reiterated that the economic downturn will not change the direction of South Africa's development.
Zuma condemns violent service delivery protests
24 July 2009 - President Jacob Zuma on Thursday condemned the violent protests that have swept the country in recent weeks, but said that government would listen to the people's concerns.
Lack of saving among South Africans a concern - Gordhan
23 July 2009 - The lack of a culture of saving among South Africans is a reason for concern, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.