Johannesburg Water to implement 12-hour shutdown

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Residents in parts of Johannesburg will experience water supply interruption due to planned maintenance.

Johannesburg Water teams will be conducting planned maintenance which is expected to start at 9:00 on Saturday, 1 March, until 21:00 same day.

JOHANNESBURG WATER TO CONDUCT PLANNED MAINTENANCE

Johannesburg Water said its teams will be repairing a burst pipeline 900mm diameter steel pipe.

There will be an interruption to the water supply during the maintenance and it is not yet clear if water tankers will be provided.

All the streets in the following suburbs will be affected:

  • Ivory Park
  • Ebony Park
  • Kaalfontein
  • Rabie Ridge (All extensions)
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Residents getting water from a water tanker. Image: Phill Magakoe / AFP

ALLEGED VANDALISM DISRUPTS SUPPLY TO PARTS OF LENASIA

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, 25 February, Johannesburg Water said it identified vandalism at the inlet supplying Lenasia Hospital Hill, High Level, and Cosmos reservoirs, impacting the recovery of the Lenasia water system.

To allow for damage assessment and urgent repairs, the utility had to temporarily isolate the water supply.

The following areas were affected:

  • Lenasia (all extensions)
  • Lenasia South
  • Vlakfontein
  • Lehae
  • Zakaria Park
  • Magson Manor

Further, Johannesburg Water urged residents to report any suspicious activity to help protect water infrastructure.

“Alternative water supply will be arranged where necessary, with updates provided as repairs progress,” the water utility said.

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Johannesburg Water teams remain on-site, conducting damage assessments on the inlet at the Lenasia Water System. We will provide further updates as the situation progresses.
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— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) February 25, 2025

ONGOING WATER WOES FORCE CLOSURE OF HIGH COURT

The ongoing water crisis in Johannesburg does not only affect residents but has a ripple effect on infrastructure and other essential services including courts of law.

Recently, the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg temporarily closed its doors due to the ongoing water shortage gripping the city of gold.

The Office of the Chief Justice announced that the court ceased operations on Thursday, 13 February, citing a lack of water supply.

All court matters scheduled were rescheduled, with affected parties notified of alternative arrangements.

This was not the first time the court had to temporarily close due to lack of water supply. The closure highlighted the worsening impact of the water crisis on essential services and infrastructure in Johannesburg.

DO YOU LIVE IN JOHANNESBURG? HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR THE ONGOING WATER SHUTDOWNS AND SUPPLY INTERRUPTIONS DUE TO MAINTENANCE?

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