Fifth day without water in Dobsonville and Zondi
The townships of Dobsonville, Zondi and surrounds have had no water since Wednesday last week. Johannesburg Water (JW) said on Monday, just as technicians were working on the burst pipe,…
Planned water supply interruptions in parts of the country
City of Cape Town Planned water supply maintenance began on Saturday in parts of the City, and are expected to continue until the 20 June 2026. Residents in affected areas…
Half a billion rands to restore critical infrastructure damaged by floods in the Garden Route
A combined assessment of damages caused by recent floods in the Garden Route, amount to half a billion rands. This includes critical infrastructure, public facilities, water supply systems, roads, stormwater…
Several burst pipes in Joburg’s water systems
Johannesburg Water (JW) confirmed a major leak in the Zondi reservoir and tower on Thursday. As a result, Zondi and neighbouring areas had no water, including Naledi, Dobsonville, Zola and…
Residents of Clanwilliam urged to boil water
The Cederberg Municipality urged residents of Clanwilliam, West of Cape Town, to boil water before consumption until further notice. The Municipality’s communications department said this is a precautionary measure, to…
Special Tribunal ordered Rensh to pay over R25 million awarded unlawfully
Special Tribunal ordered Rensh to pay over R25 million awarded unlawfully A Special Tribunal set aside an unlawful wastewater treatment contract awarded to Rensh Close Corporation, by the Ditsobotla Local…
Jhb water and sanitation tariffs expected to increase from 01st July
Water tariffs are set to increase by 12.5%, come the 01st of July this year, in Johannesburg. Johannesburg Water (JW) said it approved the 2026/27 tariffs and rates. Tariffs for…
JW says the Commando and Midrand systems are constrained
Johannesburg Water (JW) said although the Commando and the Midrand systems recovered well, they are constrained. JW said some water users might have interrupted supply, while others experience poor pressure…
Main dams over 100% in the Garden Route and Gqeberha
Most big dams across the Garden Route are over 100% full. The Garden Route District said notable increases were recorded at Korentepoort Dam (+26.1%) and the Garden Route Dam (+9.9%)…
SAHRC water hearings begin tomorrow in East London
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will hold a meeting kickstarting a process to subpoena the Mayor of the OR Tambo District Municipality, on Tuesday this week. This follows…