One of the most telling things about the current water crisis in the Western Cape, particularly Cape Town, is the revelation the the DA government is not quite as competent as many would have us believe. There are two matters to be dealt with . First we have the security of long term supplies. Second, we have the current crisis. I believe that waters have been muddied by confusing these issues whilst trying to solve the current crisis. Consumption must come down and this requires ALL users to consume less water, not just private residents. Those who refuse to cooperate must be punished in such a way as to change their behaviour. This is not happening despite endless hollow threats by the DA managed departments concerned. If harsh action had been taken 12 months ago then we would now doubt be in a better situation than the one that now prevails. The DA administration has failed the test of dealing with their first real crisis.