To demonstrate the seriousness of the water crisis, DA councillors from the worst affected areas of the metro underwent a sand bucket challenge, instead of the typical ice bucket.<\/p>\n
This challenge showed the DA\u2019s solidarity with residents and businesses that have been without water for up to 16 days.<\/p>
Councillors Stefanie Kruger and Jackie Reilly, subjected themselves to sand being poured over their heads by fellow councillors Tania Campbell, Jill Humphreys and Ashley Rutherford, outside the monthly council meeting, during which the DA demanded explanations from the ANC on the water cut-offs.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is an utter disgrace that the government has failed so dismally in managing this crisis and communicating adequately with residents,\u201d said Fortune Mahano, DA caucus leader in the metro.<\/p>\n \u201cA well-run metro would have ensured that all residents without water knew exactly what was going on and when they could expect the reinstatement of their water.<\/p>\n \u201cThe ANC seems oblivious to the serious health risks that come about when toilets cannot be flushed and basic hygiene cannot happen.<\/p>\n \u201cThe effect on the very young and the elderly as well as the sick poses even more problems.<\/p>\n \u201cThis crisis, which the ANC refuses to acknowledge, even affected businesses, many have reported significant loss of income and productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n At the time of writing, Tsakane, Primrose and parts of Bedfordview were still without water, with Rand Water blaming the source of the problem on power outages affecting the ability of pumps to fill reservoirs.<\/p>\n![\"Councillors](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2014\/09\/39GCNCOUNCILSANDLH_566227485.jpg\")
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