Water shutdown for 56 hours begins on Thursday
Johannesburg South including parts of Soweto, will have no water for 56 hours, from the 10th October until the 12th October 2024. Rand Water announced its project to relocate a…
Mega algal bloom in Madagascar
There is a mega algal bloom in Madagascar, which scientists suspect is driven by a drought in Southern Africa. Is it harmful? Will it stay in Madagascar or drift to…
Vaal Pollution Forum launched
The Vaal River Anti-Pollution Forum was formed on Thursday, by Sello Seitlholo, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation. The forum, meant to tackle pollution leading to…
Is there a water crisis in Gauteng?
Authorities seem to say our behaviour towards water use is the key to enough. Sipho Mosai, Rand Water’s Chief Executive Officer, said at the Gauteng Water Imbizo, held in September…
Tshwane announces level 1 water restrictions
The City of Tshwane has urged residents and businesses to use less water.This action is expected to save water in the City’s reservoirs. In a statement, the Municipality said Rand…
Inclement weather forces postponement of maintenance work in Ilembe District
uMngeni-uThukela Water has postponed a 12-hour shutdown of its Lower UThukela Water Treatment Works, scheduled for Tuesday, 1 October 2024, due to inclement weather. The shutdown is to mainly to…
Water levels decline in Mpumalanga dams
The Department of Water and Sanitation, has taken time to urge residents to use water sparingly. This follows, a drop in water levels by margins, in most dams in Mpumalanga.…
Parts of Tshwane East without water
Water tankers will be availed to the community of Pretoria East, the City of Tshwane confirmed on Monday morning. The Mapleton Booster Pumping Station, had 2 power trips, one on…
Water restrictions in Carolina
The Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, has announced water restrictions for the town of Carolina. Ephraim Thabethe, the Municipal Manager at Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, said “following the Public Notice issued…
Low reservoirs in parts of Jhb
Johannesburg Water (JW) confirmed reports of low reservoirs in some areas of the City. In an update on Friday evening, Johannesburg Water, said the Linden 1 Tower is critically low…