Millions of South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new parliament.
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is expected to maintain its majority.
But opposition parties are hoping reduce that, by capitalising on voter frustration over corruption, poverty
and rampant crime.
Mike Hanna reports from Johannesburg.
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.