August 1 - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been collaborating with the South African Government to find measures to deal with a possible spread of swine flu during the 2010 World Cup, they have announced.    

There have so far been 460 recorded cases of swine flu in South Africa, but no deaths.  

"They keep us informed of developments concerning the pandemic, not only in South Africa but wherever

think of it, a gold medal would even be a rarity of modern times for either of New Zealand or South Africa

rostrum has been an even rarer occurrence, with Elana Meyer in 1992, their first medallist since South Africa

of the game - enthusiastic but in no way competitive against the top teams New Zealand, Fiji, South Africa

heights, reaching Cup quarter-finals, then semi-finals and latterly a first cup final against South Africa

July 30 - Cape Town was today officially confirmed as the host city for the draw for next year's World Cup after the city's Mayor Dan Plato signed an agreeement to stage the event on December 4.    

position where people are looking forward in anticipation and excitement to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa

July 30 - Cape Town was today officially confirmed as the host city for the draw for next year's World Cup after the city's Mayor Dan Plato signed an agreeement to stage the event on December 4.    

position where people are looking forward in anticipation and excitement to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa

July 29 - Nigeria is to receive help from South Korea in preparing for the taekwondo competition in London 2012, it has been revealed.    

It is part of South Korea's policy to try to help develop sport in Africa.  

July 29 - Nigeria is to receive help from South Korea in preparing for the taekwondo competition in London 2012, it has been revealed.    

It is part of South Korea's policy to try to help develop sport in Africa.  

July 28 - England and Japan are today awaiting confirmation that they will be chosen by the International Rugby Board (IRB) to host the 2015 and 2109 Rugby World Cup tournaments.    

England's bid is only for the 2015 competition and is up against rival bids from South Africa, Italy

If selected, Japan will be the first country outside rugby's heartlands - Europe, South Africa and Oceania

July 28 - South Africa is considering following up staging the 2010 World Cup by launching a bid to

The city is the third biggest in South Africa with a population of 3.5 million.  

July 28 - England and Japan will host the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cup tournaments, it was announced in Dublin today.    

The decision to choose England and Japan ahead of South Africa and Italy, which was approved by a vote

“Both Italy and South Africa submitted extensive and compelling tenders."

July 28 - South Africa is considering following up staging the 2010 World Cup by launching a bid to host

for an Olympic bid even though it would be a national decision.The city is the third biggest in South Africa

July 28 - England and Japan will host the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cup tournaments, it was announced in Dublin today.    

The decision to choose England and Japan ahead of South Africa and Italy, which was approved by a vote

Both Italy and South Africa submitted extensive and compelling tenders."

July 28 - England and Japan are today awaiting confirmation that they will be chosen by the International Rugby Board (IRB) to host the 2015 and 2109 Rugby World Cup tournaments.    

England's bid is only for the 2015 competition and is up against rival bids from South Africa, Italy

If selected, Japan will be the first country outside rugby's heartlands - Europe, South Africa and Oceania

July 27 - Barack Obama (pictured) today asked FIFA President Sepp Blatter to bring the 2018 or 2022 World Cup back to the United States.    

Blatter invited Obama to attend next year's World Cup in South Africa and he promised he would make the

World Cup, but did point out that the last two tournaments were in Asia and Europe; the next two are in Africa

July 27 - David Beckham (pictured) has been named as an ambassador for International Inspiration, London 2012’s  legacy programme for children and young people, alongside Sir Chris Hoy and Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson.    

Mozambique and Trinidad & Tobago and plans underway for initiatives in Malaysia, Nigeria and South Africa

July 27 - Barack Obama (pictured) today asked FIFA President Sepp Blatter to bring the 2018 or 2022 World Cup back to the United States.    

Blatter invited Obama to attend next year's World Cup in South Africa and he promised he would make the

World Cup, but did point out that the last two tournaments were in Asia and Europe; the next two are in Africa