The Punch: "Sloganeering is one of the wiliest tools used by politicians to hoodwink us. It is amazing how gullible we have become in the face of promises made by successive governments – empty promises that are powered by slogans."
The World Cup football tournament kicks off in one week, and host South Africa is busy putting on the finishing touches. But not everyone is looking forward to the tournament. Authorites in cities including Cape Town are being accused of clearing the poor from the streets - to create a good impression for visiting fans. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa has more.