Eskom World Bank loan 'critical'

If power utility Eskom does not secure the US$3.75-billion loan it has applied for from the World Bank, the consequences for South Africa's economy could be dire, Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan has warned. The loan, supported by the World Bank and France, is facing some opposition from the US and the UK.

SAA, Airbus sign aircraft lease deal

South African Airways has signed an agreement with aircraft manufacturer Airbus for the lease of six new A330-200s featuring new entertainment systems and "beautiful cabins", for 10 years starting January 2011.

Video: Paragliding in Cape Town

Experience Cape Town from a whole new perspective ... from above! Join us as we take off from Lion's Head for an aerial adventure second to none with Cape Town Tandem Paragliding.

Malcolm Lange celebrates victory in The Cycle Tour

Lange wins windy Cycle Tour

Malcolm Lange, the winner of over 400 races in his career, won the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour for the third time on Sunday in tough, windy conditions. Anriette Schoeman claimed the women's title for a record sixth time.

Football Fridays take off in Durban/eThekwini

Football Fridays: Treasury vs Revenue!

Durban/eThekwini is so hyped for the 2010 Fifa World Cup that the municipality has launched an informal challenge among its departments to see "which team can be dubbed the best 2010 Fifa World Cup Supporter".

Preview: 2010 World Cup Group D

Along with Group G, a "group of death". Germany will be favourites, but recall that Australia almost upset Italy at Germany 2006. Ghana also reached the last 16 in 2006, while Serbia could be the dark horse at South Africa 2010.