Dozens of human rights activists and members of the opposition MDC party are being tried on charges of training fighters outside the country to oust Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe.
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.