“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...

SANFORD AND SON STAR 'LYNN HAMILTON' PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 95.(PHOTO).


We join the entertainment world in mourning the passing of the remarkable actress Lynn Hamilton, who has died at 95. Hamilton was a familiar and cherished face to generations of television viewers, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances.


She was perhaps best known for her role as Donna Harris, the strong and dignified love interest of Fred Sanford on the classic comedy 'Sanford and Son.' Simultaneously, she captivated audiences as the kindhearted Miss Verdie Grant on the beloved drama 'The Waltons,' showcasing her incredible versatility.


A veteran of stage and screen, Lynn Hamilton's career was extensive. From her Broadway debut in the late 1950s to roles in films like 'Brother John' and 'Lady Sings the Blues,' and numerous television appearances on shows such as 'The Golden Girls' and 'NYPD Blue,' she consistently brought depth and presence to her characters. Her passing marks the end of an era for many who grew up watching her talent unfold.


Share your favorite Lynn Hamilton memories or roles in the comments below. Her contributions to entertainment will not be forgotten.

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