Still no water in parts of KwaZulu-Natal after empty promises from officials

Residents are furious with the uThukela District Municipality for having to go without water for a seemingly indefinite period of time, reports Northern Natal News.

Areas that continue to be affected are Ezakheni, Acaciavale, Hillside, Aloe Park and surrounds.

Earlier in the week, uThukela spokesperson Jabulani Mkhonza commented that the water supply would be restored by Friday night (April 29). However, residents woke up to ‘dry taps’ once again on Saturday morning.

Excuses being bandied around by uThukela include silt build-up and repairs at the water treatment works, but residents say this is unacceptable.

“We hear the same stories over and over again, along with empty promises of solutions insight and things just carry on as they are. No water, endlessly!

“We get an hour of water and hope for the best, and then it’s gone again for the whole day and night. We can’t be expected to live like this!” fumed one woman who is at the end of her tether with the current situation.

Residents are also saying that heads must roll for this shocking lack of service delivery that has seen households without water for close to a month now.

“How is this remotely acceptable and who do we hold accountable? Something has to give! Somebody has to be accountable and we want to know who!” said another adamant resident who has had enough and wants answers.

At the time of publishing this article, uThukela was unavailable for comment.

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