The body of Pamela Mboya, wife of the late Tom Mboya was flown into the country. Pamela died of ovarian cancer while undergoing chemotherapy treatment in South Africa. The body was taken to lee funeral home awaiting burial. A funeral service will be held on Thursday next week.
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.