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| Aug 2, 2024 | Several Johannesburg suburbs set for 8-hour water shutdown | Several Johannesburg suburbs are set for an 8-hour water shutdown. Image: iStock
Starting on 7 August, residents of Johannesburg will face a temporary water interruption as the Johannesburg Water undertakes critical infrastructure upgrades.... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | The water storage network built to keep Randburg’s taps flowing | The Randburg system needs a minimum flow rate of 35 000 kilolitres per day at the Waterval meter to remain stable. Image: Google Maps
A recent media tour by the City of Johannesburg’s water utility shed light on the storage network that sup... |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Large parts of Johannesburg are set to face water outages | Rand Water will conduct maintenance on its infrastructure. Image: iStock
Rand Water, the bulk water supplier, announced it will conduct extensive maintenance on its infrastructure from 22 June to 29 July, which will affect large parts of th... |
| May 27, 2024 | Unrest and Tragedy: A Snapshot of South Africa's Latest News | In the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of South African news, a myriad of events have transpired, each painting a unique and poignant picture of the country's current state. From the emergence of shocking criminal tactics involving ropes st... |
| May 23, 2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday, 23 May | Here are today’s latest news and headlines, Images: X/YusufAbramjee/Stock/Canva
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Thursday, 23 May.
A new modus operandi has emerged, and it is sho... |
| May 20, 2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 20 May | Here is today’s latest news and headline. Images: Facebook/Western Cape Gov
A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you informed with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday, 20 May.
The AARTO system’s rollout acr... |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Johannesburg Roads Agency sheds light on ‘what is causing potholes’ | The JRA has encouraged Sandton residents to continue logging road issues. Image: Flickr
The Johannesburg Road Agency (JRA) has issued a response to complaints about the condition of Achter Road in Sandton.
Gqibitole conceded that finding co... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Johannesburg Water to implement 26-hour shutdown on Tuesday | Parts of Johannesburg will not have water from Tuesday, 16 April. Image: Pixabay.
Johannesburg Water will conduct 26-hour maintenance, which will affect several suburbs, on Tuesday, 16 April.
MORE MAINTENANCE IS PLANNED FOR WEDNESDAY
The ni... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | Several WATER towers in Johannesburg EMPTY | The water systems are currently under severe strain due to high demand and hot weather conditions. Images: Stock/Canva
Rand Water said several water towers in Johannesburg are empty as the systems are currently under severe strain due to hi... |
| Mar 15, 2024 | Johannesburg Water expects system to fully recover in these suburbs | Johannesburg Water says there has been significant progress in improving water supply. Image: Johannesburg Water
Johannesburg Water has updated residents and businesses on the ongoing efforts to restore water supply to Linden and Blairgowri... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | Is tap water in South Africa still safe to drink? | Johannesburg residents have been hit by extended cuts in water supplies in the past two weeks. This was a new low after months of continuous deterioration. Professor in the School of Geography, Archaeology & Environmental Studies at the... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Johannesburg undergoes 20-hour water shutdown in multiple areas | Johannesburg Water has notice residents in several areas of an unplanned maintenance. Image: Pixabay
Several areas in Johannesburg, including Berea, Brixton, Hurst Hill (Reservoirs 1 and 2), Linksfield, and Parktown, are experiencing disrup... |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Several Joburg areas to be hit by 7-day long water disruption in February | Johannesburg Water has announced a planned water disruption in February. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water will be showing no love in several parts of the Joburg as it plans a water disruption for up to seven days next month (February).... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | Johannesburg Water: Unplanned maintenance HITS this area for 24 hours | Johannesburg Water announces another unplanned outage. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water announced another unplanned maintenance notice that is expected to affect parts of Protea Glen for the next 24 hours.
Diepkloof (all zones)
Power P... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | Another water outage planned for this weekend in Johannesburg | Johannesburg Water announces water outage for the weekend. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has cautioned residents of Soweto about a planned water outage that will take place this weekend.
The Meredale reservoir supplies the bulk of J... |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Johannesburg Water: Unplanned maintenance to affect these suburbs | Johannesburg Water announces a major outage for the weekend. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water will continue to have supply challenges again this week following the announcement of an unplanned maintenance on the network.
After numerous... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | Sandton to experience 20-hour Water Outage from TODAY | Johannesburg Water announced an unplanned maintenance in Sandton. Photo: Pixabay.com
Unplanned maintenance is expected to disrupt water supply in the whole of Sandton, north of Johannesburg today, Thursday, 11 December.
RAND WATER UPDATE
Me... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Johannesburg Water worried as Back to School will increase water consumption | Johannesburg Water reminds residents of water restrictions. Photo: Pixabay.com
With only a week before back to school becomes a reality, Johannesburg Water is worried about the increase in water consumption.
ALSO READ: Johannesburg Water ur... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Johannesburg Water urges Soweto residents to reduce water consumption | Johannesburg Water appeals to Soweto residents to reduce water usage. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has urged the residents of Soweto to urgently reduce their water consumption as the demand on Rand Water’s Meredale reservoir is hig... |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Sandton to experience 20-hour WATER OUTAGE towards weekend | Johannesburg Water announced an unplanned maintenance in Sandton. Photo: Pixabay.com
Unplanned maintenance is expected to disrupt water supply in the whole of Sandton, north of Johannesburg this week.
The bulk water supplier indicated that ... |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Johannesburg Water: Overall systems showing improvement in the new year | Johannesburg Water systems showing signs of improvement. Photo: Pixabay.com
Water challenges are slowly being eradicated by Johannesburg Water in the new year as the systems show signs of improvement.
Johannesburg Water Soweto systems
The S... |
| Dec 25, 2023 | Johannesburg Water: Areas with stringent water supply on Christmas Day – reservoir update | The latest water update on Xmas. Photo: Pixabay.com
With families preparing scrumptious family feasts today, Christmas Day, 25 December, adequate water supply continues to be a concern for Johannesburg Water-fed residents.
Soweto system
Alt... |
| Dec 23, 2023 | Reservoir update: Will Johannesburg Water have enough supply on Christmas Day? | With only just a single day before Christmas, residents wonder if Johannesburg Water will be able to maintain its water supply.
Soweto system
Although the Soweto continue to stabilise, they are still impacted by night-time throttling, which... |
| Dec 17, 2023 | 10-hour water and power cuts headed to Johannesburg | Johannesburg braces for some water cuts and power cuts in certain parts.Image: iStock/Pexels
Johannesburg Water has confirmed an unexpected water outage scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, in Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg.
Rand Water has... |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Johannesburg Water announces unplanned water outage for next week | Johannesburg Water announces this week’s outage. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has announced an unplanned water outage for the coming week.
RAND WATER CONCERNED ABOUT CONSTAINED SYSTEM
Meanwhile, Rand Water says it has over the past... |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Johannesburg Water announces long weekend unplanned water outage | Johannesburg Water announces weekend outage. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has announced an unplanned water outage to come into effect during the long weekend.
Water will be isolated from 08:00 to 18:00. The reason for the interrupt... |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Johannesburg Water: Demand remains high across supply areas | Johannesburg Water provides latest supply update. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water says the demand across its system is currently significantly higher, and this is impacting the overall bulk supply.
Linden 1 reservoir and tower
The res... |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Joburg Water crisis: No water, low pressures and high demands | Johannesburg water has suffered from the past week of extreme heat, demand has increased while the water levels continue to decrease. Image: Pixabay
In the scorching heat of the past week, Johannesburg water/Joburg water has been grappling ... |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Johannesburg Water: Systems remain under immense pressure | Johannesburg Water update on current water supply crisis. Photo: Pixabay.com
Due to the intense heat over the last week, Johannesburg Water says there has been a significant demand on several supply systems.
Crown Garden reservoir
The reser... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Soweto smart meter roll out postponed again to next year | Joburg Water postpones smart meter roll out again. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has once again postponed its smart meter roll out programme in Soweto and has rescheduled it to next year.
Johannesburg Water updated that following th... |
| Dec 4, 2023 | Johannesburg Water announces unplanned outages in several suburbs this week | Johannesburg confirms water outages this week. Photo: Pixabay.com
An unplanned maintenance is expected to affect several suburbs and areas in the City of Johannesburg, Johannesburg Water announced earlier, Monday, 4 December.
ALSO READ: Sow... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Johannesburg Water: Areas to expect Water disruptions this weekend | Water disruptions taking place this weekend. Photo: Pixabay.com
The weekend is upon us, but to some it is expected to be a dry one as Johannesburg Water announced some water disruptions in various suburbs.
The bulk water supplier released a... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Johannesburg Water announces Water disruptions for December | Johannesburg Water announces outages for first week of December. Pixabay.com
With December around the around, Johannesburg Water has cautioned customers about suburbs to experience water disruptions in the first week.
The bulk water supplie... |
| Nov 27, 2023 | JOBURG: Unplanned maintenance to impact these areas TOMORROW | Johannesburg Water announces maintenance projects. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has issued notices informing residents about both unplanned and planned system maintenances to affect parts of Joburg tomorrow, Tuesday, 28 November.
A... |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Water woes persist next week as Heat wave, Load shedding cause strain | Johannesburg Water cautions customers about looming water crisis. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water systems are expected to remain under strain due to the heat wave and load shedding next week.
Commando System
Brixton reservoir: The res... |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Johannesburg Water systems under strain due to heat wave and load shedding | Johannesburg Water cautions customers about looming water crisis. Photo: Pixabay.com
The Black Friday weekend will not be well-spent by some residents as Johannesburg Water fears water outages due to the strain caused by the heat wave and l... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 22 November 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 22 November 2023 Photo: @koko_matshela
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 22 November.
On Tuesday, 21 November, the ... |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Unplanned Maintenance disrupts water supply in these areas of Joburg | Joburg affected by unplanned maintenance. Photo: Pixabay.com
An unplanned maintenance has caused taps to run dry in parts of the south of Joburg today, Tuesday, 21 November.
ALSO READ: Bad to worse? Johannesburg Water reminds residents of w... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Johannesburg Water confirms UNPLANNED WATER SHUTDOWN in 18 areas | Johannesburg Water announces water shutdown. Photo: Pixabay.com
A total of 18 areas have run out of water following an unplanned water shutdown confirmed by Johannesburg Water today, Thursday, 16 November.
“Although pumping at Crosby pump s... |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Soweto REJECTS smart meter roll out programme by Joburg Water | Joburg Water postpones smart meter roll out. Photo: Pixabay.com
Joburg Water has been forced to postpone its smart meter roll out programme in Soweto after being rejected by residents of Orlando East.
“The cost for replacing a lost CIU is R... |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Johannesburg Water announces 8am to 8pm water shutdown in these areas | Water shutdown announced in parts of the city. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has announced the latest unplanned water shutdown which will affect parts of Randburg and Roodepoort tomorrow, Friday, 10 November.
The South Hill tower st... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Pedestrian Safety Tips amidst unpredictable weather | City of Joburg offers pedestrian safety tips. Photo: Pixabay.com
The summer season does not only mean clear blue skies and sunny weather, sometimes the season is marred by unpredictable weather which may affect motorists and pedestrians.
Wi... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Johannesburg Water to roll out prepaid smart meters in these areas next | Johannesburg Water to roll out prepaid smart meters. Photo: Pixabay.com
Following the switching from open mode to prepaid smart meters in Cosmo City on 1 November, Johannesburg Water has now extended the rolling to other areas.
Johannesburg... |
| Nov 7, 2023 | Johannesburg Water encourages rainwater harvesting | Rainwater harvesting encouraged by Johannesburg Water. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has encouraged residents to take advantage of the heavy rainfall by harvesting the rainwater.
“We can make a difference by introducing one small ch... |
| Nov 5, 2023 | WATER SHUTDOWN to affect these Office Parks on MONDAY | Johannesburg Water announces water shutdown in parts of the metro. Photo: City of Joburg/ Facebook
Johannesburg Water has announced yet another water shutdown which will affect parts of Sandton and surrounding office parks this week.
This f... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | WATER SHUTDOWN to affect these Office Parks next week | Johannesburg Water announces water shutdown in parts of Sandton. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has announced yet another water shutdown which will affect parts of Sandton and surrounding office parks next week.
This follows the rece... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Johannesburg Water: Vandalism leads to water supply challenges | Vandalism leads to water supply challenges. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has been dragged backwards after an additional job was added after parts of Lanseria had water challenges due to vandalism today, Wednesday, 1 November.
ALSO ... |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Johannesburg Water rolls out prepaid smart meters TODAY | Johannesburg Water to switch water system in Cosmo City. Photo: Pixabay.com
Cosmo City has been announced as the first suburb to switch its billing from open mode to the new prepaid smart meters by Johannesburg Water today, Wednesday, 1 Nov... |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Johannesburg Water announces unplanned Water Shutdown in November | Johannesburg Water announces unplanned Water Shutdown. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has announced an unplanned Water Shutdown which will impact several suburbs within the Roodepoort and Randburg regions on 1 November.
Errand reserv... |
| Aug 21, 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 21 August 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 21 August 2023 Photos: Twitter/BRICSSA/Presidency
A lot can change overnight, but we’ll keep you informed with the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Monday, 21 Augu... |
| Aug 20, 2023 | REMINDER: WATER SHUTDOWN to plague parts of Joburg on Monday | Johannesburg Water announces another water shutdown tomorrow. Photo: Pixabay.com
Another water shutdown notice was issued by Johannesburg Water, this time targeting suburbs in the south of Joburg this week.
This is due to repairs and mainte... |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Johannesburg Water complete repairs to long Craigavon outage | Johannesburg Water announces return of water in the Craigavon pipeline. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has indicated that its technical teams have completed repairs and water has been opened in the Craigavon area.
WHY THE WATER INTER... |
| Aug 17, 2023 | Water tankers dispatched to suburbs as 48-hour outage drags longer | Johannesburg Water has resorted to dispatching water tankers to affected suburbs as the outage persists 48 hours after the planned maintenance.
ALSO READ: Joburg Water announces EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN at these suburbs
In the interim, Johannesbu... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 16 August 2023 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Wednesday, 16 August 2023 Photos: Stock/Canva
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you need to know on Wednesday, 16 August.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA... |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Johannesburg Water probes 48 hours water outage after planned maintenance | Johannesburg Water isolates water supply after technical disruptions in Craigavon. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has dispatched its technical teams to look into a water outage that was apparently disrupted after the planned maintena... |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Another WATER SHUTDOWN to plague parts of Joburg next week | Johannesburg Water announces another water shutdown next week. Photo: Pixabay.com
Another water shutdown notice has been issued by Johannesburg Water, this time targeting suburbs in the south of Joburg next week.
“Rea Vaya buses are operati... |
| Aug 8, 2023 | REMINDER: Rand Water 17 hours planned shutdown for TOMORROW | Rand Water 17 hours planned shutdown for parts of Soweto. Photo: Pixabay.com
Johannesburg Water has reminded customers that Rand Water will be conducting a shutdown that will take place for 17 hours from 07:00 to midnight on Wednesday, 9 Au... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Joburg Water announces shutdown in these areas for TODAY | Joburg Water announces shutdown in these areas for TODAY Photos: Stock/Canva
Some areas in Johannesburg will be kicking off the month of August with dry taps after Joburg Water announced a planned shutdown.
Joburg Water furthermore said tha... |
| Jul 30, 2023 | Joburg Water announces shutdown in these areas for August | Joburg Water announces latest water shutdown. Photo: Pixabay.com
Some areas in Johannesburg will be kicking off the month of August with dry taps after Joburg Water announced a planned shutdown.
Lenasia, Lenasia south, Anchorville, Lehae, Z... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Rand Water shutdown: Free Water now sold for R20 | 20 litre bucket sold for R20 in Cosmo City. Photo: Treh Trey/ Facebook
The Rand Water shutdown has prompted ‘entrepreneurship’ among some Joburgers who are now finding fortune in selling water to households desperate for water.
As this was ... |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Johannesburg Water urges Customers to use water sparingly | Johannesburg Water urges residents not to fill up swimming pools. Photo: Pixabay.com
As the road to full recovery has commenced following the Rand Water pipeline repair shutdown, Johannesburg Water urges customers to use water sparingly.
“A... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Rand Water shutdown: Johannesburg Water distributes 149 water tanks | Johannesburg Water deploys water tankers to various parts of the metro. Photo: Johannesburg Water/ Twitter
In a bid to mitigate water shortage due to the Rand Water shutdown, Johannesburg Water has provided 149 additional stationary tanks a... |
| Jul 9, 2023 | Rand Water planned shutdown: The list of ALL affected areas | Taps to run dry due to a planned water outage. Photo: Johannesburg Water/ Stock
Rand Water has planned a water shutdown that is scheduled from 13 July, 15:00 to 14 July, 05:00.
Affected areas include:
Laanglagte/Southdale
Southgate, Meredal... |
| Jun 15, 2023 | Suspect nabbed in possession of hijacked Joburg Water bakkie | A suspect was nabbed in possession of a hijacked Joburg Water bakkie. Photo: JMPD/ Facebook
A male suspect was arrested by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) K9 Unit for the possession of a hijacked Joburg Water bakkie i... |
| Mar 2, 2023 | WATCH: Cosmo City family ‘Sewer Surfs’ around the house | A family in Cosmo City is living in a of sewer due to drain blockages. Photo: Supplied.
A Cosmo City family is in desperate need of help as they are forced to sewer surf around the house due to gushing sewage into the property.
“The neighbo... |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Johannesburg informal settlements battle with water shortage | When water tanks near their homes are empty, children living in Mountain City informal settlement walk almost two kilometres to fill buckets for their families at a communal tap. Image: GroundUp
Article origanally published on GroundUp by M... |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Johannesburg Water residents requested to REDUCE consumption | Johannesburg Water has requested residents in low-lying areas to reduce their consumption as the network is strained. Image: Karolina Grabowska and Willfried Wende / Pixabay
Rand Water says that the bulk network is severely strained due to ... |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Joburg water supply ‘under threat’ – due to Stage 6 load shedding | Some aprts of Johannesburg will have to go without water while Stage 6 load shedding is in place – Photo: Unsplash
Perhaps the biggest problem with Eskom’s continued failures is that they are never self-contained. Stage 6 blackouts, sadly, ... |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Water supply disconnected in Soweto to bolster Khayalethu’s search | Johannesburg Water supplying water to residents of Soweto. Photo: JW/ Facebook.
The search for six-year-old Khayalethu Magadla has caused a disturbance in the water supply for Soweto.
Details of the search results will be made available. Fu... |