“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...

MICHELLE OBAMA FINDS OUT EXACTLY WHAT US OPEN CROWD THINKS OF HER DURING SABALENKA-PEGULA. (PHOTO).


 Michelle Obama finds out exactly what US Open crowd thinks of her during Sabalenka-Pegula


Michelle Obama stole the spotlight during the US Open women’s semifinals when her face appeared on the big screen at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The former First Lady was in attendance to watch Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff take on the tournament’s top seeds. 


While celebrities often draw attention at the event, Obama received the loudest ovation of the night, with fans cheering and applauding for nearly 15 seconds as she smiled in response.


Her presence carried added meaning given her history of supporting Gauff. The Obamas had previously met the young star at the 2023 US Open, where Michelle’s encouragement lifted Gauff’s spirits after an early match. 


Gauff later described meeting both Michelle and Barack as unforgettable, saying it transformed her mood and gave her confidence. That year, Gauff went on to win her first Grand Slam title, cementing her status as a rising superstar.


Obama’s enthusiasm for tennis has been consistent, from congratulating Gauff on her French Open run in 2022 to attending matches regularly in New York. Wearing red, white, and blue at the semifinals, she appeared to show subtle support for the American players. 


Her presence underscored her role not just as a public figure but as a passionate fan of the sport, one who continues to champion young athletes and celebrate their achievements.

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