Outrage over proposed tariff hikes in the City of Johannesburg

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng says the proposed tariff hikes in the City of Johannesburg are absurd considering the absence of essential service provision. The proposed hikes come as most residents in Johannesburg grapple with a water crisis, among other challenges. PROPOSED TARIFF HIKES IN THE CITY OF JOHANNESBURG The proposed tariff increases are … Read more

Parts of eThekwini will be affected by an 18-hour water outage

Residents and businesses in areas serviced by the South Coast Augmentation (SCA) Pipeline System have been informed by the eThekwini Municipality about an upcoming water outage. The interruption is necessary for the maintenance of the 800mm SCA pumping trunk main. Focusing on air valve and scour valve replacements near the Umbogintwini River. ALSO READ: Water … Read more

Planned 7-hour water outage in City of Cape Town next week

Planned maintenance by the City of Cape Town will result in a seven-hour water outage in most areas from Monday, 29 January. PLANNED WATER OUTAGE IN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN The City of Cape Town said zero-pressure tests (ZPT) and conditional assessments will be done on the water supply network in the following areas: Monday, … Read more

10-hour water and power cuts headed to Johannesburg

Johannesburg Water has confirmed an unexpected water outage scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, in Ferndale, Randburg, Johannesburg. The interruption, set from 08:00 to 18:00, aims to upgrade the existing 75mm AC pipe to the new 110mm MPVC. ALSO READ:Johannesburg Water announces unplanned water outage for next week JOHANNESBURG WATER: HERE ARE THE AFFECTED AREAS According … Read more

Rand Water concerned about HIGH WATER CONSUMPTION by Gauteng Metros

Rand Water says it has over the past few months been warning that the water systems are constrained due to high water consumption across all Gauteng Metros. RAND WATER BLAMES IMPACT OF HEATWAVE FOR EXCESSIVE USE OF WATER According to the bulk supplier, the impact of heatwave continues to result in high consumption above the … Read more