Tensions continue to soar in Westbury, Johannesburg as disgruntled residents take to the streets over water challenges. Dozens have taken to the streets burning tyres and barricading roads with with stones and bricks. Residents maintain this is a peaceful protest that is meant to raise awareness over their challenges. Although blockading roads, they are allowing access to those who seek medical assiatance at the Rahima Moosa mother and Child Hospital. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole

Tensions continue to soar in Westbury, Johannesburg as disgruntled residents take to the streets over water challenges. Dozens have taken to the streets burning tyres and barricading roads with with stones and bricks. Residents maintain this is a peaceful protest that is meant to raise awareness over their challenges. Although blockading roads, they are allowing access to those who seek medical assiatance at the Rahima Moosa mother and Child Hospital. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Horisani Sithole

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Tensions high as Westbury residents block roads with burning tyres in protest against ongoing water challenges

Dr William Mpofu, Senior Research Associate at Good Governance Africa focusing on the SADC region, warns that elections in parts of Africa are steadily losing public trust. He says polls are no longer widely viewed as a credible or fair mechanism to negotiate and share political power, with opposition parties often facing a deliberately uneven playing field. His remarks come as early results from Uganda’s presidential election show President Yoweri Museveni in a commanding lead, amid disputed reports of post-election violence. Museveni, now 81 and in power since 1986, is seeking another decisive mandate after a campaign overshadowed by clashes at opposition rallies. Provisional results from nearly half of polling stations put him on 76.25 percent, while main challenger and musician Bobi Wine follows on 19.85 percent, with six other candidates sharing the remainder.  Dr. William J. Mpofu is a senior researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand Centre for Diversity Studies and a senior research associate of Good Governance Africa (GGA) specializing in the SADC region.

Dr William Mpofu, Senior Research Associate at Good Governance Africa focusing on the SADC region, warns that elections in parts of Africa are steadily losing public trust. He says polls are no longer widely viewed as a credible or fair mechanism to negotiate and share political power, with opposition parties often facing a deliberately uneven playing field. His remarks come as early results from Uganda&rsquo;s presidential election show President Yoweri Museveni in a commanding lead, amid disputed reports of post-election violence. Museveni, now 81 and in power since 1986, is seeking another decisive mandate after a campaign overshadowed by clashes at opposition rallies. Provisional results from nearly half of polling stations put him on 76.25 percent, while main challenger and musician Bobi Wine follows on 19.85 percent, with six other candidates sharing the remainder.&nbsp; Dr. William J. Mpofu is a senior researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand Centre for Diversity Studies and a senior research associate of Good Governance Africa (GGA) specializing in the SADC region.

 Expert warns African elections steadily losing public trust.

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early presidential election results announced on Friday as conflicting accounts emerged of violence reported after the vote. Museveni, who is 81 and has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986, wants a decisive victory following a campaign marred by violence at opposition rallies. Results announced by the electoral commission from Thursday's elections showed Museveni with 76.25% of the vote based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations. His main challenger, popular singer Bobi Wine, trailed with 19.85%, and the remaining votes were split among six other candidates. Tendai Mbanje - Governance and Elections expert shares his analysis and perspective post Uganda elections 

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early presidential election results announced on Friday as conflicting accounts emerged of violence reported after the vote. Museveni<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ugandan-president-yoweri-museveni-seeks-seventh-term-after-four-decades-power-2026-01-13/">,</a> who is 81 and has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986, wants a decisive victory following a campaign marred by violence at opposition rallies. Results announced by the electoral commission from Thursday's elections showed Museveni with 76.25% of the vote based on tallies from nearly half of polling stations. His main challenger, popular singer Bobi Wine, trailed with 19.85%, and the remaining votes were split among six other candidates. Tendai Mbanje - Governance and Elections expert shares his analysis and perspective post Uganda elections&nbsp;

Tensions high as Westbury residents block roads with burning tyres in protest against ongoing water challenges

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