“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...

ISRAEL CARRIED OUT AIRSTRIKES ON IRAN IN THE EARLY HOURS OF FRIDAY, JUNE 13. LOUD. (PHOTOS).


 In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, Israel carried out airstrikes on Iran in the early hours of Friday, June 13. Loud explosions were reported across Tehran as Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting dozens of Iranian military and nuclear-related sites. According to Israeli officials, the strikes aimed to stop Iran’s nuclear programme, which they say has been advancing dangerously.


One of the biggest blows came with the reported death of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Commander, Hossein Salami. Iranian state media confirmed his death, along with the deaths of other senior leaders, including another top Guard official and two nuclear scientists. The Israeli military claimed it struck at the core of Iran’s nuclear efforts, calling the attack a necessary step after years of failed diplomacy.


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the operation would continue “for as many days as it takes.” Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that a special state of emergency had been declared across Israel, and schools would remain closed on Friday. Authorities are preparing for possible retaliation from Iran or its allies in the region.


The attack follows increasing global concern over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Recently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) censured Iran for not cooperating with inspections — the first such move in 20 years. Meanwhile, the U.S. has started pulling diplomats from Iraq and advised caution for American personnel in the Middle East, fearing wider conflict.

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