No water? Let the homeless drink champagne!

LAST week was like a soap opera. The Guptas played hide-and-seek while the staff of their empire were left unsure about their future. Not to mention the fleet of luxury cars going to waste. This week we had the famous Mzoli’s in Gugs being torched by land invaders.

But my highlight was walking down Long Street when an undercover policeman spotted thieves opening the bag of an unassuming tourist on her back. They were apprehended and searched. They almost got away with her wallet!

These two young Tanzanians did not know what hit them. It all happened so fast and this undercover cop was very professional. I guess they must have spent the weekend in jail. I feel that security, in general, is good in our city.

What bothers me a bit, as a recovering addict, is the fact that drugs are now also available in areas where they never really were before. Green Market Square is one of these areas.

I also think if the Grand Parade was closed at night there would be fewer dodgy elements lurking around the area. It is about the only place open 24 hours.

A local NGO U-turn opened a second charity clothing shop on Burg Street. It is in the Pinnacle Building.

It really has quality name-brand clothing for sale. And prices are reasonable.

SouperTroopers had another successful function on Sunday. This event is growing from strength to strength.

As of late, there have been meetings with various stakeholders regarding the water situation the homeless are facing. And the Dignity Project started a petition regarding this matter.

We kindly ask each reader to take the time and sign. It is for the good of those in need.

To sign the petition, go to http://bit. do/homeless-water.

We have been on about these challenges we face for over a year now, and very little has changed.

For a human (or animal) to be left without water is just not right.

What frustrates me is the fact that I have to carry on like a b **** on spirits about something that should not even be an issue.

Really now. It reminds me of the French revolution. In our case it would be something like this: “If there is no water, let them drink champagne!”

We would like to take the time to thank each person, NGO, etc who has taken the time and made the effort to assist us in this matter. We are grateful.

So dear reader, this week will be filled with boardroom meetings, patronising, fake smiles and serious ego trips, not to mention the endless selfies filled with blank expressions.

Yeah, I am a fast learner. As long as you use the term “the way forward” and “memorandum of understanding” you are halfway there.

Men in sad suits and woman not quite familiar with stilettos.

If all else fails… fake it!