South Africa is bracing itself for a week in which bus, train and municipal workers are all set to go on strike. The industrial action will see more than 160,000 people stop work in claims for higher wages.
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.