“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

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 “No electricity, no vote,” South Africans threaten to shun ruling party ANC Residents in Katlehong, a township outside Johannesburg, have resolved to boycott South Africa's upcoming local elections on November 4 due to long-standing failures by authorities to provide basic services like electricity. For over 20 years, around 180 households in the community have relied on illegal electrical connections pulled from neighboring areas to power their homes. Angry over the lack of formal grid infrastructure, residents are directing their frustration at the ruling African National Congress (ANC). "We have made a collective decision: no electricity, no vote," said community leader Lesiba Rankapole, 59. "We know it is illegal, but we had no choice because we cannot live without electricity. Our children cannot progress without electricity." "I was born ANC, but today I do not want anyone to tell me about the ANC because I am suffering," added 57-year-old resid...

VOLUNTEERS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AT NAIF POLICE STATION IN DUBAI. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE


Volunteers Recognized for Outstanding Contributions at Naif Police Station
 
Dubai Police, represented by Naif Police Station, has recently honoured volunteers from the public who participated in the station's community initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan.
 
In a ceremony held at the police station, Colonel Omar Ashour, Deputy Director of Naif Police Station, praised the outstanding role of the volunteers in ensuring the success of the initiatives undertaken by Naif Police Station and contributing to the achievement of desired goals.
 
Colonel Ashour Musa emphasized that Dubai Police have been working diligently to instil the concept of social responsibility and have established an integrated system and platform dedicated to volunteerism in community initiatives carried out by Dubai Police.
 
"This is in recognition of the positive impact that volunteering has on individuals, families, and society as a whole. We hope that the volunteers will continue to excel and work within a framework that reflects the inclusive role of Dubai Police in the community," he said.
 
Colonel Omar Ashour honoured the volunteers and presented them with certificates of appreciation. He also presented 'Esaad' cards for five distinguished volunteers in recognition of their exceptional efforts in voluntary work and as a motivation for all those involved in supporting and promoting volunteerism.

 

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