Mondli Makhanya | The “don’t care” attitude of those Zoo Lake users mirrors the national psyche right now. We are at a perilous point in our country
Residents from all over the city stroll about and enjoy their picnics; walkers and joggers sweat it out around the large lake; and kids feed ducks and make pleasant noises as they frolic in the well-equipped play area. The hobos also make good use of the park as they sip their stuff and nibble on food given to them by people who have come to treat their presence as normal.
On weekends, the place is buzzing. Taxis and cars descend on the park, ferrying hundreds of people wanting to make use of the city’s favourite green lung. Music blares from speakers and the communal braai area is made full use of. Although large signs declare that liquor consumption is prohibited, the police look the other way and don’t interfere with the people’s enjoyment. It is always very pleasant for all and trouble is not something associated with those crowded Zoo Lake days.
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