“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...

BEN KURE THANKS GOVERNOR UBA SANI, KADUNA ASSEMBLY AFTER SCREENING AS SPORTS COMMISSIONER. (PHOTOS).


 Ben Kure Thanks Governor Uba Sani, Kaduna Assembly After Screening As Sports Commissioner


The newly appointed Commissioner for Sports Development in Kaduna State, Ben SD Kure, has expressed appreciation to Governor Uba Sani and members of the Kaduna State House of Assembly following his screening for the position.


Kure thanked Governor Sani for the confidence reposed in him through the appointment, describing the opportunity as both a privilege and a call to serve the people of Kaduna State with dedication, integrity and measurable results.


He also commended the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly and members of the legislature for the successful screening held on October 30.


Kure congratulated fellow appointees Amina Dalhat and Abdullahi Garba Abbas, who were screened alongside him.


The commissioner-designate also acknowledged former colleagues at the Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC), the Daddu Ward Councillor, Hon. Emmanuel Lalle; Jaba Local Government Secretary, Victor Shamaki; his Ward Chairman; and other stakeholders from Jaba Local Government Area who attended the screening despite the short notice.


He particularly appreciated Professor Suwaiba, Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSSEB), as well as the member representing Jaba Constituency, Hon. Henry Marah, for their support.


Kure said the support and presence of stakeholders demonstrated the unity and solidarity needed to strengthen the party and contribute to the development of Kaduna State.


He reaffirmed his loyalty to the administration of Governor Uba Sani and pledged to support the governor's vision for a united, prosperous and inclusive Kaduna State.


According to him, he will focus on advancing sports development and creating greater opportunities for young people across the state.


He concluded by praying for the continued success of Governor Sani, Kaduna State and all those supporting the administration's efforts.


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