“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...

LOOTS TAKEN BACK FROM PROTESTERS IN KANO STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Update from Kano


Loots taken back from #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kano State.


At approximately 10:00 AM today, groups of hoodlums, under the guise of participating in the nationwide protest, launched attacks on several establishments in Kano State. These incidents have disrupted public order and safety, necessitating immediate action by the Kano State Police Command.


The following incidents were reported:

- Attacks on Supermarkets: Several supermarkets at Nassarawa Quarters were attacked, resulting in significant property damage and theft.

- Arson at NCC Office: Multiple motor vehicles at the NCC office, Audu Bako Secretariat, along Government House Kano, were set ablaze. The fire has since been brought under control through swift intervention.


Arrests and Recoveries:

- A total of 157 suspects have been arrested in connection with these criminal activities.

- An exhibit AK-47 rifle was recovered at the High Court.

- A large quantity of looted properties has also been recovered from the suspects.


In response to these disturbances, the Kano State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew to restore order and ensure the safety of residents.


The situation is being closely monitored, and the Kano State Police Command is committed to maintaining peace and security in the state.

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