Tensions remain high in Uganda days after a closely contested presidential election. At least 30 people have been killed, several opposition figures are in hiding, arrests have been reported, and international concern is growing over potential crackdowns on human rights and political freedoms. SABC's Michael Baleke reports.

Tensions remain high in Uganda days after a closely contested presidential election. At least 30 people have been killed, several opposition figures are in hiding, arrests have been reported, and international concern is growing over potential crackdowns on human rights and political freedoms. SABC's Michael Baleke reports.

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Tensions remain high in Uganda days after contested presidential poll

The United Nations says about 35 million people in Nigeria are prone to hunger this year.
It says conflict, and a surge in terror attacks have led to the death of thousands of people, and displacement of several others.Tesem Akende reports from Jos

The United Nations says about 35 million people in Nigeria are prone to hunger this year. It says conflict, and a surge in terror attacks have led to the death of thousands of people, and displacement of several others.Tesem Akende reports from Jos

35 million people in Nigeria face hunger 

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 

President Cyril Ramaphosa THIS WEEK announced salary increases for public office bearers of 4.1% and 3.8% in different categories. &nbsp;The increase follows the recommendation by the Independent Commission for Remuneration of Public Office Bearers. &nbsp;The increase of 4.1% applies to judges, magistrates, traditional leaders, and members of independent constitutional institutions. &nbsp;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&nbsp;

Outrage over above inflation salary increases for public office bearers

A joint funeral for three of the 14 earners who died following the tragic Vanderbijlpark crash will be held in Sebokeng in the Vaal TODAY. Nine funerals were held yesterday, seven in Gauteng and two in the Free State.  The learners died when their scholar transport minibus collided with a truck along the Golden Highway in Vanderbijlpark on Monday. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to deliver a eulogy during the joint funeral at the Saul Tsotetsi hall in Sebokeng. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Neria Hlakotsa

A joint funeral for three of the 14 earners who died following the tragic Vanderbijlpark crash will be held in Sebokeng in the Vaal TODAY. Nine funerals were held yesterday, seven in Gauteng and two in the Free State.&nbsp; The learners died when their scholar transport minibus collided with a truck along the Golden Highway in Vanderbijlpark on Monday. Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to deliver a eulogy during the joint funeral at the Saul Tsotetsi hall in Sebokeng. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC reporter, Neria Hlakotsa

Tensions remain high in Uganda days after contested presidential poll

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