Joburg systems recovering
Johannesburg Water systems are expected to begin full recovery, following Rand Water’s completion of the first phase of maintenance on Tuesday. Nombuso Shabalala, Spokesperson for Johannesburg Water, said full recovery…
Three of Joburg’s systems are supplying fairly and one critically low
Several systems in Johannesburg are supplying daily, and one is critically low. Johannesburg Water (JW) said on Sunday, the Deep South, Midrand and Central systems were supplying fairly, while the…
Water systems expected to recover within 3-5 days, after maintenance
Joburg’s water systems are recovering, following maintenance, which began on Friday. The Rabie Ridge Tower and Reservoir, as well as the President Park and Diepsloot, system, Randjiesslaagte, Constantia Tower, were…
Maintenance at Palmiet and Zuikerbosch starts on Friday
Several areas across at least fourteen Municipalities, will be affected by Eskom’s maintenance, at Palmiet and Zuikerbosch sites. Work is expected to begin as from this coming Friday, the 29…
Areas with water supply interruptions in Gqeberha
The Chatty Reservoir is running low. As a result, this has led to water supply challenge at Rosedale, Perridgevale and Langa areas. The Nelson Mandela Bay Metro said adjustments were…
Water hyacinth takes over nearly half of Bospoort and Vaalkop dams
The Centre for biological control anticipates the return of water hyacinth at the Hartbeespoort Dam in spring, following seed germination. The Centre shared aerial pictures of hyacinth infestation at three…
George Municipality eases water restrictions
The Garden Route Dam, increased from 46,09% to nearly 89% in just two weeks. This follows heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. The Haarlem Dam is at 100% full. As…
Leak in Elandskloof dam hampers Villiersdorp’s water supply
The Elandskloof dam in Villiersdorp is running low. Authorities said preliminary investigations point to a leak, which has led to lesser water in the dam, despite recent heavy rains. A…
Kouga might have had 1:100 flood
Frans Klopper, an engineer at MSW Consulting, who has been involved with the Gamtoos Water scheme for many years, is of the opinion that the flood of the 7th of…
Several dams in the Garden Route are full
Dams in the Garden Route increased dramatically, from the 11 – 18 May 2026. The Garden Route District Municipality attributed the increase to rains during that week. Noticeable increases were…