“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...

RESEARCH INDICATES THAT SMARTPHONES HARBOR MORE BACTERIA THAN TOILET SEATS. (PHOTO).

 


Research indicates that smartphones harbor significantly more bacteria than toilet seats. 

A survey conducted by MattressNextDay identified the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially infectious bacterium, on most devices. This bacterium is also found in cockroach droppings, underscoring the health risks associated with inadequate smartphone cleanliness.


This situation is particularly concerning given the correlation between smartphone addiction and hygiene practices. Many users spend substantial amounts of time on their devices, often neglecting proper cleaning protocols. An NIH study revealed that 43% of medical students used their phones in restrooms, yet only 23% disinfected them regularly.


Furthermore, a survey by NordVPN found that smartphones can carry potentially harmful germs up to ten times more than toilet bowls. A significant issue arises from individuals bringing their phones into the bathroom, thereby exposing them to bacteria that can lead to urinary tract infections and other digestive complications.


Smartphones have become central to daily life, with nearly 50 million people in the UK sleeping with their devices nearby. Seventy-four percent report that they cannot leave their phones outside the bedroom. This habit not only increases exposure to bacteria but also disrupts sleep, as the blue light emitted from screens interferes with melatonin production.


Melatonin is a hormone released by the brain in response to darkness. It plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and synchronizing circadian rhythms, which constitute the body’s 24-hour internal clock. 

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