“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...

WOMEN GROUP ADVOCATES PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AS POCACOV PLANS ANTI-CRIME APP . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 WOMEN GROUP ADVOCATES PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AS POCACOV PLANS ANTI-CRIME APP 


By Ruth Orji


The President of the Ultimate Business Women and Farmers Association of Nigeria (UBWFAN), Mrs. Nkiru Nwagbo, has urged parents to lead anti-cultism campaigns to curb crime among children and youths. 


She made the call during the launch of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) on July 30, at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, describing parental guidance as essential to nation-building.


Mrs. Nwagbo observed that mothers often bear the consequences of juvenile delinquency, stressing that proper moral upbringing, discipline and Godly values remain the foundation for raising responsible and productive citizens. 


She also encouraged fathers to exercise emotional intelligence and restraint during family conflicts, noting that domestic violence contributes to raising aggressive children and fuels anti-social behaviour within communities.


Representing the Inspector-General of Police, SP Orvenonne Ikwen reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to preventive policing, emphasizing early intervention, proper child upbringing and community participation in crime prevention. 


She warned against ignoring minor offences at home, explaining that unchecked misconduct often develops into serious criminal activities, including cultism, fraud and other social vices affecting society.


SP Ikwen disclosed that POCACOV would soon launch a mobile application to enable citizens report criminal activities anonymously, while promoting the campaign slogan, "When you see something, say something."


She explained that the initiative seeks to strengthen community policing, build trust between citizens and security agencies, while encouraging public ownership of security through active collaboration with law enforcement authorities. 


Also speaking, President of the Anambra State Town Unions Council Youth Wing (ASTUC Youth), Mr. Ken Okoli, advocated POCACOV clubs in schools and stronger collaboration among families, schools and communities to promote shared values and responsible citizenship. 

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