Last updated: 26 august, 2010 - 12:45 GMT
Striking public sector workers prepare to march on parliament
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Striking public sector workers in South Africa are set to make their displeasure known right in the seat of government today.
Thousands are expected to march on parliament in Cape Town to air their grievances.
The country has nearly been brought to its knees, but the government has so far refused to give in to union demands for an 8.6% salary increase.
The BBC's Mohammed Allie described the atmosphere in Cape Town to Network Africa's Bola Mosuro.
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