President Cyril Ramaphosa THIS WEEK announced salary increases for public office bearers of 4.1% and 3.8% in different categories.  The increase follows the recommendation by the Independent Commission for Remuneration of Public Office Bearers.  The increase of 4.1% applies to judges, magistrates, traditional leaders, and members of independent constitutional institutions.  The increase of 3.8% applies to Members of the National Executive, Members of Parliament, members of provincial executive councils and members of provincial legislatures. The announcement has solicited outrage from some sections, among them the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU). Bongiwe Zwane spoke to the federation's General Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi