Sweden to help SA with clean energy

The Swedish government has promised to help South Africa develop more renewable energy sources as the two countries vow to fight the devastating effects of climate change, while also expressing its support for Eskom's World Bank loan.

Sars changes cheque payment rules

As part of ongoing efforts to limit the opportunities for fraudulent activities, as well as decrease possible losses due to similar account names, the South African Revenue Service will from April onwards require that cheques used for payment contain the organisation's entire name and not just "Sars".

Thumbs up for WC host cities' tap water

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Buyelwa Sonjica says the world can rest assured that the tap water in all host cities for the 2010 Fifa World Cup is safe to drink.

SA banks to use fingerprint verification

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre has entered into a partnership with the Department of Home Affairs that will allow banks in South Africa to conduct online fingerprint verification of bank clients.

Music spectacular to kick off World Cup

The Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Alicia Keys, John Legend ... just some of the stars who will be performing at the inaugural Fifa World Cup Kickoff Celebration Concert at Orlando Stadium, Soweto on 10 June – the day before South Africa meet Mexico in the first match of the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

Soweto Open champion Anastasia Sevastova

Soweto gears up for tennis feast

This year's Soweto Open for both men and women will be staged from 12 to 17 April at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Grounds in Jabavu, Soweto, with each tournament carrying prize money of R750 000, as well as WTA ranking points for the participants.