“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...

JIGAWA GOVERNOR URGES CORPS MEMBERS TO STAY IN STATE FOR SERVICE. (PHOTO).


 Jigawa Governor Urges Corps Members to Stay in State for Service


Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa has urged 1,900 newly sworn-in corps members to remain in the state during their national service. Speaking at the Gen. Yakubu Gowon NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Dutse, Namadi, represented by Prof. Isa Chamo, promised improved living conditions, security, and camp upgrades, including a new 5,000-seat hall. 


He called for contributions to the state’s development in education, healthcare, and agriculture. NYSC Coordinator Jidda Dawut emphasized adherence to camp rules and teamwork, with over 80% of corps members posted to schools.

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