Former South African president Nelson Mandela says society must change the way it treats its children. Mandela was speaking at a party in Johannesburg with schoolchildren to celebrate his 90th birthday on July 18th. VOA's Deborah Block has more.
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.