The Constitutional Court, the highest court in South Africa, is facing water supply issues that are disrupting its operations.

Lesufi has urged Gauteng residents to use water sparingly saying water use should reflect that the province is facing a potential crisis.

DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga wants to publicly debate premier Panyaza Lesufi over the current infrastructure issues in the province.

In a bid to repair the country’s ailing water infrastructure, a new state-owned water company could be operational as early as 2025 …

A hilarious video showing angry residents protesting to Tyla’s hit song in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, has gone viral.

Residents in a Sandton suburb are dissatisfied with Johannesburg Water’s repair methods, saying that problems still persist.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu assures Hammanskraal residents of a reliable water supply starting in September.

Cabinet acts on Gauteng, eThekwini water crisis, driven by population growth, infrastructure decay, and power disruptions.

eThekwini Municipality tackles unstable water crisis in numerous areas dependent on South Coast Augmentation Pipeline.

Heavy rains near Umbilo River in Westville damaged a crucial water main, causing disruptions in supply to several areas in eThekwini.

Johannesburg Water will implement an 11-hour water shutdown on Wednesday, 27 March. Here are the affected areas.

Johannesburg residents are facing a daily double whammy with water taps running dry and ongoing power cuts.

Johannesburg’s persistent water crisis prompted city leaders to convene a crucial meeting, where proactive measures were discussed.

Johannesburg Water has released a list of the worst water wasters as residents in Gauteng metro municipalities battle outages.

As the crisis worsens, Rand Water has released a list of Gauteng’s worst water wasters and implores residents to reduce their usage.

The Gauteng water crisis is worsening by the day. Here’s what residents can do to protect against bad water from major disruptions.

Zimbabwe and South Africa sign a landmark water transfer agreement, marking a significant milestone in addressing Musina’s water shortages.

The eThekwini Municipality and uMngeni-uThukela Water collaborate to address low water volumes affecting the South Coast Augmentation system.

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Johannesburg residents brace for extended water woes as a 14-hour outage looms, set to impact more areas within the city.

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Watch, eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda, possibly gets himself in hot water with Xhosa people in Durban and Eastern Cape

Residents of Johannesburg’s major suburbs faced water supply disruptions after a lightning strike damaged a transformer.

Knysna municipality mayor said load shedding and vandalism were among factors contributing to the problem. 

The planned 24-hour water shutdown that would have affected a number of areas under the eThekwini municipality has been postponed.

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eThekwini residents, notably in Verulam, face water disruptions. The City offers hope with vital projects to boost northern water capacity.

The Democratic Alliance recently held a march outside the offices of the Human Rights Commission over eThekwini Municipalities water crisis

The lack of water the northern parts of eThekwini Municipality has reached it boiling point- costing a resident her life.

Minister Mchunu tackles eThekwini water challenges swiftly, prioritising communities facing pressing issues in water and sanitation.

Johannesburg Water will continue to have supply challenges again this week following the announcement of an unplanned maintenance.

Johannesburg Water urges residents to use water sparingly, especially since consumption is expected to increase as schools reopen.

Johannesburg Water says Soweto’s Doornkop reservoir is under strain, while the Zondi reservoir has been experiencing extremely high demand.

Johannesburg Water cited that overall systems have shown improvement and have been supplying normally over the past few weeks.

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Adequate water supply continues to be a concern for Johannesburg Water-fed residents as many celebrate Christmas.

With only just a single day before Christmas, residents wonder if Johannesburg Water will be able to maintain its water supply.

Rand Water implored the Gauteng Metros to continue monitoring consumers’ water consumption to ensure equitable supply.

The Water Imbizo will be held at the King Zwelithini Stadium and will be attended by various government tomorrow.

Zimbabwe has presented itself as an unlikely saviour amidst a deepening water-shedding crisis in South Africa.

Rand Water says the payment patterns have deteriorated to concerning levels that threaten the liquidity and finances of the entity.

According to Rand Water, the impact of heatwave continues to result in high consumption above the set targets in all Gauteng Metros.

Johannesburg Water has expressed concern as demand across its system is high, resulting in a negative impact on the overall bulk supply.

Persistent water supply issues in Tshwane post-Eskom power failure continue, leaving residents struggling.

Tshwane faces an imminent water crisis with reservoir levels dangerously low due to high consumption and scorching temperatures.

The Johannesburg Water says its systems remain under immense pressure due to the demand outstripping supply.

Johannesburg Water announced that the switching from open mode to smart meters has been postponed in Soweto to 22 January 2024.

The City of Ekurhuleni proved to be second to none after the metro took centre stage at the Rand Water Awards.

Johannesburg Water systems are expected to remain under strain due to the heat wave and load shedding next week.

EThekwini Municipality has indicated that interventions are underway to build up reservoir storage in various parts of the city.

The Black Friday weekend will not be well-spent by some residents as Johannesburg Water fears water outages due to load shedding.

Johannesburg Water has urged residents to comply with Level-1 Water Restrictions although heat comes with high water consumption.

An unplanned maintenance has caused taps to run dry in parts of the south of Johannesburg this afternoon, Tuesday, 21 November.

The Voter Registration weekend is expected to be a buzz as millions of eligible South Africans visit various sites…

DA leader John Steenhuisen said water is a basic human necessity and this crisis has further impacted service delivery in Gauteng.

Joburg Water updated that following a series of meetings held with members of the Orlando East community, a resolution was taken to postpone.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Nearly 400 surgeries cancelled due to water shortages in Gauteng’s public hospitals.

Msimanga said the DA reiterate its demand for change, emphasising the need for adequate and uninterrupted access to clean water.

The march will be led by the DA Gauteng Premier candidate, Solly Msimanga MPL to Minister Senzo Mchunu’s office.

The Helen Joseph Hospital had 7 water supply interruptions from March to September this year, with 36 operations cancelled.

Amid a water supply crisis, the City and Umgeni-uThukela Water jointly made urgent measures, including nightly restricted flows.

Johannesburg Water reports major pipe burst on Trezona Avenue, Witpoortjie, Roodepoort, causing inconvenience and concern in the community.

Rand Water and its municipal partners jointly released a vital public notice regarding issues with the M8 pipeline, affecting multiple areas.

ActionSA commits to the third of households in Limpopo without water to ensure basic services are provided for all.

According to Johannesburg Water, the reason for the unplanned interruption is to repair the GRP pipe on the outlet of the Honeydew Reservoir.

Maintenance in Cape Town includes water pipe repairs, valve installations, and replacements to ensure reliable water supply systems.

Joburg Water, a key supplier in Johannesburg, reports water disruptions, blaming Rand Water for the crisis.

Johannesburg Water has announced that some reservoirs and towers continue to suffer as capacity is affected by high WATER consumption.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu accompanied President Cyril Ramaphosa on an oversight visit to embattled Emfuleni Municipality.

Today, 26 October, Johannesburg Water updated that the South Hills tower remains steady with slight improvement…

A relentless heatwave has led to a substantial rise in water usage, placing stress on the reservoir, as reported by Magalies Water.

On Wednesday, 25 October 2023, Johannesburg Water updated that the South Hills tower had seen immense improvement…

Hazelmere Water Treatment Plant in Verulam is set to undergo essential maintenance from 20 October to 23 October 2023.

WaterCAN has started a petition to gather support to be granted urgent site visits and honest answers to the water crisis by authorities.

WaterCAN has called for Rand Water and Johannesburg Water to address widespread water leaks amid the ongoing water crisis.

The unplanned water interruption has also affected Lanseria airport among others in that supply area, according Johannesburg Water.

Johannesburg Water has indicated that parts of Randburg have been isolated following a major burst pipe earlier today.

EThekwini Municipality, in collaboration with Umngeni-uThukela Water, has made progress in addressing water shortage crisis.

Johannesburg Water announced that the systems had recovered and improved in parts of the city, especially Midrand and Sandton.

UMngeni-uThukela Water has informed the community of Durban that it has completed the planned water maintenance shutdown.

Watch news in a minute for a summary of Johannesburg Water announces another major burst pipe affecting these suburbs.

Ekurhuleni urges residents and businesses to conserve water as they work on improving water storage in certain areas.

According to UMngeni-uThukela Water, the shutdown will commence at midnight, and will be undertaken over 24 hours.

Johannesburg Water also reminded the residents about the importance of adhering to the water restrictions as supply challenges worsen.

Umngeni-uThukela Water, a vital water management entity, is set to undertake a crucial maintenance which will affect many EThekwini areas.

In order to tackle the water crisis, the eThekwini Municipality has begun drilling boreholes in numerous wards, especially in the rural areas.

Johannesburg Water said the Eikenhof system’s operating issues are causing ongoing problems with water supply.

The restoration of water in the Chartwell area and surrounds has been short-lived after another burst pipe occurred this morning.

Johannesburg Water has announced the resumption of water in the Chartwell area after a major burst pipe yesterday.

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There is a major burst 200mm AC pipe in Chartwell. Water has been isolated to allow the line to drain in preparation for repairs.

Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu, announced that, the R23 billion uMkhomazi Water Project has been revived.

The DA say Rand Water CEO Sipho Mosai has failed the communities of Gauteng following water shortages and collapse of infrastructure.

ActionSA says a viable solution is urgently needed to ensure that water shedding does not become a permanent feature, as load-shedding.

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According to Johannesburg Water, an unplanned water shutdown is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, 3 October, and will affect Sandton areas.

Some suburbs in Johannesburg will endure an outage of up to 15 hours after Johannesburg Water announced an unplanned water shutdown.

The Gauteng Water and Sanitation Ministry requested for enhanced water supply and resource management to tackle the province water crisis.

The water shutdown will take place on Tuesday, 3 October from 7am to 10pm, according to Johannesburg Water.

The Lesotho Highlands Water Project worth a staggering R42 billion, is expected to deliver 490 million cubic metres per year.