The City of Johannesburg has taken ownership of Soccer City, paving the way for the R1,5-billion upgrade of the stadium.

Seven companies have committed themselves to the East London Industrial Development Zone's five-month old Automobile Supplier Park, bringing the total investment into the zone to R755-million.

Every one of the 5 000 LED lamps and 15 000 metres of rope lighting that form part of this year's festive display are energy-efficient, cost-saving and environmentally friendly.

The main aim of the 1000-strong municipal police force will be to minimise threats to the safety and security of residents and visitors as a result of crime and road accidents.

With half of humanity living in towns and cities around the world, the greatest impact of climate change will be on the planet's urban fabric, said Ambassador Inga Bjork-Klevby, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of UN-HABITAT.

The government has announced a comprehensive plan that seeks to provide guidance to all government departments and sectors in civil society on HIV and AIDS.

Delegates from Eastern Cape municipalities focused on challenges such as juggling the needs of politicians and local communities with environmental preservation at a recent conference on environment and recreation management.

The City of Tshwane has scooped the award for best metropolitan municipality in the provincial Bontle ke Botho awards.

Under-investment in transport infrastructure significantly increases social and economic costs, according to a recent investigation into transport's role in sustaining the UK's productivity and competitiveness. Download the executive summary here [PDF, 2Mb].

The Bus Rapid Transport system is expected to revolutionise public transport in Joburg, with new buses, special lanes and new routes - all at a low cost.