VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye's very personal tribute to a remarkable lady, Author Vesta Sithole, her mom. For more information about Vesta Sithole's book, 'My Life with an Unsung Hero', go to: http://www.vestasithole.com.
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.