South Africas home to the worlds first heart transplant and is a leader in this field. But organ donors are in short supply and the numbers awaiting transplant are steadily increasing. In Soweto, a township with over 3 million people, kidney disease is a big killer, making organ donation a top priority for those working in Chris Hani Baragwanaths renal unit.
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.