“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...

SIX CLUBS PARTICIPATE IN ARGUNGU POLO TOURNAMENT. (PHOTO).


Six Clubs Participate In Argungu Polo Tournament

Six Polo clubs have participated in Saturday's concluded 2023 NSK Argungu Polo Tournament held in Argungu, Kebbi State.

The clubs are NSK Polo Club, West Steam Ponis, Mera Farms, Heritage 5, H. Hago and Sokoto Rima.

Speaking to newsmen shortly after the tournament, President of the Nigeria Polo Federation, Nura Sani Kangiwa, expressed satisfaction with the event, stating that it was more advanced than the previous ones, considering the participation of foreign players.

According to him, the federation will host an international polo tournament in Nigeria to show the world of its advancement in the game of polo. 

He expressed appreciation to the dignitaries and the host community for gracing the two-day tournament, and for the cultural entertainment showcase put on by the host community.  

Governor's Cup was won by NSK, securing the first trophy, with H. Hago in second position. 

Similarly, the 'Emir's Cup' was won by West Stream Ponies with Heritage 5 in second position, the third trophy, the 'Beginners Cup,' was won by Mera Farms, and Sokoto Rima are the runner-up.

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