“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...

GOV. DAUDA LAWAL APPROVES PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES TO NYSC MEMBERS SERVING IN ZAMFARA STATE. (PHOTO).


 GOVERNOR DAUDA LAWAL APPROVES PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES TO NYSC MEMBERS SERVING IN ZAMFARA STATE


Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved payment of allowances/stipends to National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members serving in the state.


This is contained in statement by Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa, Commissioner of Information and Culture who notes the approval reflects the administration's commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of corps members contributing to development across the state.


The approval covers corps members from Batch A Stream I and II to Batch C Stream I and II.


The state government said the gesture is in recognition of the patriotism, dedication and selfless service of the young graduates in education, healthcare, agriculture and other key sectors of the state's economy.


Governor Lawal has also directed the Office of the Accountant General to make all necessary arrangements for the implementation of the approval.

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