DJ Shimza recently stirred up social media with a tweet while abroad, “Ordered food on the app, it got delivered by a robot,” accompanied by a video showing a robot delivering his meal.
While the video offered a glimpse into the convenience of high-tech service, it ignited a heated discussion on whether South Africa is ready for such advancements, especially given the country’s high unemployment rate.
Many followers weighed in with mixed reactions:
- “It shouldn’t come to Mzansi, we have a high rate of unemployment,” one user commented, expressing concerns over the potential job losses linked to robot delivery.
- “Which country is this? It’s fascinating but here in South Africa, we don’t need this until we solve the unemployment problem,” added another, echoing similar concerns.
- Some found humor in the idea of robots navigating South African streets, with one user asking, “Does it fly, bump into people on the road, or does it catch a lift? We’re not ready for this!”
- Others voiced apprehension over job security, noting, “Lol, and we just lost how many jobs by using this robot?”
What do you think—are we ready for robot deliveries?
Ordered food on the app, it got delivered by a robot 😅 pic.twitter.com/i631KrC7vv
— SHIMZA (@Shimza01) November 12, 2024