Ugu District should probably change its slogan from whatever it might be right now to ‘bringing families together’.
The recent frustrating drama over the water supply issues has affected many, including those where I live.
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It’s meant ‘schlepping’ along to in-laws, out-laws, siblings and others to have a decent bath or shower.
My kids loved seeing their grandparents a lot more often than usual.
They were also excited to see their cousins now and then.
This did not completely please the Minister of Home Affairs (mom), especially not when they shot out into the garden for a game of cricket – after bathing!
So, despite all the waterless times, Ugu has played a role in getting families together again.
My sister was gracious, as was granny.
“We hardly ever see you, you really must visit more often,” she said.
This is not my sister in Australia … rather my sister who lives about 4km away.
At the time of writing the water was back on, the mood massively improved.
There are no ‘funny’ smells lingering in the air and there’s a general all round calm.
I never thought I’d be so happy to hear that pipe-thudding ‘thuk-thuk-thuk’ noise as I was when I turned on a tap and water gurgled its way through the pipes and into the sink.
However, the hot tap ‘hiss and spit’ never fails to give me a fright.
It reminds me of a seriously angry cat arching its back and baring its teeth against a foe like an overly exuberant dog or misguided snake.
Having said all this, my heart does goes out to those who don’t have running water at all. Ever.
I am not sure how they keep on, still maintaining a positive attitude most days.
It’s safe to say my view on how this precious commodity needs to be looked after has forever changed.
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