“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...

LSSC COLLABORATES WITH PRIVATE SECTOR ON RUGBY GAME. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 LSSC COLLABORATES WITH PRIVATE SECTOR ON RUGBY GAME 


The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) Director-General, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, has said the agency is collaborating with the private sector to develop Rugby Game which has numerous talents among the youths in Lagos State.


Mr. Lekan Fatodu disclosed this at the Rugby Exhibition African Women All-Star team against the Falcons of Nigeria match which was organised by Alaro City, Rendeavour with the support of Lagos State Sport Commission. 


The Agency’s profound involvement in the All-Star Game, according to the Director-General, was born out of its commitment to supporting, promoting and developing mass participation in all sports across the State. 


He said, “We know the significance of rugby. We have a lot of talents in Lagos State whose sporting interest is actually in rugby. The Lagos State Sport Commission is committed to supporting and promoting mass participation in all sports. So, we want to support in terms of opportunity to collaborate with the private sector to create more infrastructure for sports, and to also stand in the way of supporting the athletes in terms of growth, resources and relevant training that will help them to increase their capacity and ability in the game.’’


 The African Women All-Star Team, made up of players from Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, and Côte d’Ivoire, lost to The Falcons of Nigeria by 30-12.


Lagos State Sports Commission 

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