For eThekwini residents in KZN, being in the dark with no water is nothing new

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In the aftermath of recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini residents face a new challenge - being able to keep the lights on and water running from taps.

KWAZULU-NATAL - eThekwini residents continue to suffer the impacts of recent flooding with power cuts and dry taps.

He sad he had to make a daily drive with at least 20 litres in his vehicle just to have water for daily in order for him and five other family members to bath. He added that he frequently saw people from the local informal settlement chasing down municipal water trucks that arrive at odd times to service residents.

“No one knows what the problem there was either. Calls and visits to eThekwini Municipality only yielded reference numbers and nothing else,” said Dube.Noluthando Sibisi from kwaDabeka A in Clermont also near Pinetown told Eyewitness News they have also had no power or water for seven days, which resulted in the family having to throw out refrigerated food.“When we see a little trickle, we quickly store it and hope for the best.

 

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