Trumpy said
“as when the GPO, over here lost its "Monopoly", there were still a lot of manual exchanges, around the District.”
Manual exchanges certainly had certain advantages. Once trying to reach a certain person in Babanango, Kwa Zulu Natal in the mid 80’s ...
Ring – ring …
“Hello, Babanango exchange”
“Hello, could I have number 15 please”
“Are you after Mr B****?”
“Yes I am”
“Well he’s not there right now”
“Oh”
“No, he’s over at Oom K****’s place having a braai [barbeque] ”
“Oh – OK”
“I’ll put you through to Oom K**** if you like”
“Yes please, Thank-you”
Ring-ring …
Eat your heart out Mr. Gates!
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