“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...

LAGOS DSVA ENGAGES TRADITIONAL RULERS IN COMMEMORATION OF DOMESTIC, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


LAGOS DSVA ENGAGES TRADITIONAL RULERS IN COMMEMORATION OF  DOMESTIC, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

… Decorates Obas-In-Council With Purple Ribbons

As part of activities marking the Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has decorated the Obas-in-Council with purple ribbons in solidarity to the cause.

Leading the Agency’s delegation, the Executive Secretary, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, expressed appreciation to the distinguished Royal Fathers for their unwavering collaborative support. 

In her address, Mrs. Oluwakemi Bello, Head of Field Operations, DSVA, highlighted the critical role of traditional rulers in shaping community values and their role in sustaining the fight against SGBV. 

She further called for renewed commitment, reiterating that “the fight against SGBV requires continuous partnership to ensure safer communities for all.”

The Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Babatunde Akiolu, appreciated the team and requested concerted efforts to be deployed in preventing and raising awareness, especially at the grassroot and communities.

The event witnessed the engagement of about 50 traditional rulers, who pledged to continue championing the message of prevention and response to SGBV within their respective domains.

The “Turn Obas Purple” initiative is part of DSVA’s broader strategy to strengthen traditional institutions as allies in reducing the menace of SGBV across Lagos State.

More photos below. 








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