“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...

QATAR AIRWAYS HAS BEEN CROWNED THE WORLD’S BEST AIRLINE AT THE 2025 SKYTRAX AWARDS. (PHOTO).


 Qatar Airways has been crowned the World’s Best Airline at the 2025 Skytrax Awards. 

The airline also won Best Airline in the Middle East, World’s Best Business Class, and Best Business Class Lounge. CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said the awards reflect the passion and commitment of the entire team.


The recognition comes shortly after Qatar Airways announced a massive order of up to 210 widebody jets from Boeing. Al-Meer stated that the airline aims to set new benchmarks in service, comfort, and innovation across the aviation sector.


Singapore Airlines took second place and won awards for Best Cabin Crew, Best First Class, and Best Airline in Asia. Cathay Pacific ranked third, followed by Emirates and ANA All Nippon Airways. Turkish Airlines was awarded Best in Europe, and Air Canada topped North America.


Among low-cost carriers, AirAsia won for the 16th year in a row. IndiGo was named Best Low-Cost Airline in South Asia, while Bangkok Airways took the title of Best Regional Airline. The awards, based on over 22 million customer votes, were announced at a ceremony in Paris’s Le Bourget Airport.

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