Gangsters in Athi River have sensationally killed three police officers in Athi River, in a daring dawn attack. The armed gangsters, who had just robbed off attendants at a petrol station, ambushed the flying squad officers, attached to Athi river police station.
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.