ANC Headquarters Targeted by Playful Netizen Who Changed Name to ‘Chief Albert Lootfreely House’ on Google
- The name of the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg was changed to Chief Albert Lootfreely House on Google Maps
- Eskom's MegaWatt Park was also targeted, with an unknown individual changing the name to MegaGravy Train Park
- Google policy allows anyone who is signed into their account to make suggestions that the company later approves
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JOHANNESBURG - Many South Africans have had enough of the corruption within the ruling African National Congress (ANC). One unknown citizen decided to express their frustration in an amusing way.
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ANC headquarters renamed to Chief Albert Lootfreely House
A Google search of the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg will show that the building received an unsolicited rebranding with its name changing to Cheif Albert Lootfreely House on Google Maps.
The name change didn't only take place on Google as the headquarters' Wikipedia page was also targeted.
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The building's official name is Chief Abert Luthuli House, and it has been the home of the governing party since 1977, TimesLIVE reported.
Eskom's MegaWatt Park targeted to name change
Luthuli House wasn't the only target for the cheeky online vandalism. Eskom's MegaWatt Park also got a new name.
The power utility's Sunninghill head office now appears as 'MegaGravy Train Park' on Google Maps.
A gravy train is used for situations where people make lots of money for doing the bare minimum.
The tongue-in-cheek name changes clearly indicate that frustration over ineptitude and corruption at Eskom and within the ANC is bubbling over again.
How were ANC and Eskom headquarters' names changed?
News24 reported that Google's user policy makes it possible for anyone signed into their Google account to suggest changes to the name of a location on Google Maps.
The suggestion is reviewed and approved by Google.
ANC and Eskom name changes has Mzansi in stiches
Below are some comments:
@DocHassim chuckled:
"Brilliant. Both names are so apt. Lootfreely House "
@nudgeitforward commented:
"This is so appropriate. Of all the name changes this country has experienced, this one is the most accurate."
@heinwelman added:
"Oooh... Keep them coming... Google is so generous to allow honest public contributions."
@PanjandrumTG quipped:
"Finally, truth in advertising?"
DA questioned why imprisoned murder-accused ANC councillor still getting salary from eThekwini Municipality
In another story, Briefly News reported that the Democratic Alliance was set on edge by the revelation that an ANC ward councillor is still being paid even though he is behind bars.
The official opposition party questioned why Mzimuni Ngiba is collecting a monthly salary despite being in custody for the murder of his predecessor Siyabonga Mkhize.
Mkhize was the ANC's preferred candidate for Ward 101 in the build-up to the 2021 local government elections. However, in October 2021, Mkhize was gunned down with fellow ANC member Mzukisi Nyanga while door-to-door campaigning, reported TimesLIVE.
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