KIMBERLEY – In a whimsical twist, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Northern Cape has decided to take a page from the Teletubbies’ playbook, donning their party colour blue for a march to address the ongoing water crisis in Kimberley. When all else fails, why not let politicians embrace their inner tubby custard lovers?
Scheduled for tomorrow, 15th February 2024, the DA Northern Cape’s march to the Sol Plaatje municipality promises to be a spectacle, complete with blue banners, tubby custard-filled water guns, and perhaps even Teletubby-inspired dance moves. DA Northern Cape Provincial Leader, Harold McGluwa, and DA Northern Cape Premier Candidate, Dr Isak Fritz, are expected to lead the march, with McGluwa reportedly practicing his best Tinky Winky impression.
In a statement, McGluwa declared, “We’ve tried press releases, speeches, and even carrier pigeons to get the government’s attention on the Kimberley water crisis. Now, we’re going full Teletubby. Maybe they’ll hear us when we speak their language.”
The decision to mimic the beloved children’s characters hasn’t gone unnoticed by the public, with some citizens expressing confusion. Local resident Sipho Mthembu, who, amidst our heatwave and water shortage-induced mania, may or may not be a figment of our imagination, commented, “I thought the Teletubbies were marching for water, but then I realized it’s the DA. Are they trying to be funny, or are they just fully embracing their inner toddlers?”
While the DA aims to make a splash with their tubby-inspired protest, some critics argue that their approach is more suited to a children’s birthday party than a serious political event. Nonetheless, the almost permanent state of water shortages in Kimberley has left residents eager for any attention, even if it comes in the form of blue-clad politicians armed with tubby custard.
As the DA prepares to march, one can’t help but wonder if their Teletubby tactics will succeed where conventional politics has failed. Can the power of tubby custard and blue costumes finally bring relief to Kimberley? Only time will tell, and perhaps a sprinkle of Teletubby magic.