“NO ELECTRICITY, NO VOTE,” SOUTH AFRICANS THREATEN TO SHUN RULING PARTY ANC. (PHOTO)

Image
 “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...

A CHINESE AQUARIUM HAS COME UNDER FIRE AFTER VISITORS DISCOVERED THE SHARK WAS A ROBOT. (PHOTO).



 A Chinese aquarium has come under fire after visitors discovered that a highly anticipated “giant shark” display was actually a robotic replica. The incident took place at Xiaomeisha Sea World in Shenzhen, which recently reopened on October 1 after five years of renovations. Guests were excited to see the attraction’s highlight, a massive whale shark, the world’s largest fish known to grow over 60 feet long. However, their excitement quickly turned to disappointment when they noticed that the whale shark on display was not real.


Photos taken by visitors showed clear gaps in the shark’s body, revealing that it was a mechanical model. Many felt misled by the aquarium’s promotional materials, which had generated much hype about the exhibit. The backlash was swift, with visitors expressing their frustration online, accusing the aquarium of false advertising.


In response to the criticism, Xiaomeisha Sea World defended the use of the robotic shark, explaining that it was designed in compliance with wildlife protection laws. These laws prohibit the capture and trade of real whale sharks, and the aquarium claimed the robotic shark was a creative alternative to showcasing a live one. The management emphasized that there was no intention to deceive the public.


This incident adds to a series of recent scandals involving fake animals in Chinese zoos. Just last month, visitors at Shanwei Zoo discovered that what they thought were pandas were actually dogs painted to resemble the iconic bears. Such incidents have drawn widespread criticism, raising questions about transparency and ethics in animal exhibits across the country. 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.

SHAKIRA COVERS WOMEN'S HEALTH MAGAZINE,APRIL ISSUE.

AMBODE,SOYINKA & OTHERS AT THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAGOS AT 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY AGAINST 2017.{PHOTOS}.