eThekwini Municipality informed residents of water hiccups to last until the 22nd of February 2025.
This is due to the shutdown of Pipeline 53 from the 26th January until the 22 February 2025.
Speaking on behalf of the City, Gugu Sisilana, said this is happening simultaneously with SANRAL’s upgrade on the N3 freeway.
Umgeni-Uthukela Water has isolated the pipeline for repairs, which will result in reduced water for residents receiving water from the DV Harris Water Treatment Plant.
Areas affected are in Umbumbulu, Adams Mission, KwaXimba, Cato Ridge, Georgedale, Hammarsdale, Mpumalanga, Mlaba Village, Drummond, Cliffdale, Skhelekehleni, Inchanga, Isithumba, Hillcrest, Kwanyuswa, Bothas Hill, Kloof, New Germany, KwaDabeka, Westmead, Tshelimnyama, Kwandengezi, Dassenhoek, Coffee Farm, Kwandengezi Pitoli, Ntuzuma, Mzinyathi, Crestholme, Waterfall, Amatikwe, Etafuleni, Amaoti, Molweni, Kwanqetho, Mshazi, Embo, Salem, Zwelibomvu, Shongweni, Ntshongweni and Gillits.