The Tshwane metro council has approved a proposal to write off a R684 million water bill incurred by Hammanskraal residents. The decision, supported by DA, ANC, and EFF councillors, follows a report from the group financial services department recommending debt…
In November 2021, the residents of Phumla Mqashi, an informal settlement near Lenasia South, faced severe water shortages after Johannesburg Water cut off illegal connections. This decision, while aimed at stabilizing the water supply in the area, left thousands without…
The City of Tshwane has escalated its ongoing water crisis to an inter-governmental level, seeking external intervention following a power trip at Rand Water’s Palmiet Booster Pump Station. The outage, which began on Wednesday, has severely impacted water supply across…
Also in October 2024, the City of Tshwane cautioned residents and businesses about excessive water consumption, which was placing significant strain on the city’s bulk water system. Authorities warned that if consumption patterns did not change, stricter water restrictions could…
n October 2024, concerns over water quality in the Leeukraal Dam led to the temporary closure of the Temba Water Treatment Plant. The City of Tshwane took this precautionary step to safeguard public health while investigating and addressing the root…
In September 2024, Tshwane introduced a collaborative initiative with Danish experts to tackle non-revenue water losses. The program focuses on identifying and repairing both visible and hidden leaks within the city’s water infrastructure. Trained artisans are being deployed to ensure…
The problem of undrinkable water that has plagued the people of Hammanskraal for years will soon be a thing of the past. This was according to ward 73 councillor Michael Ndlovu, who was part of the recent oversight visit by…
Introduction Cape Town’s experience during the 2017-2018 “Day Zero” crisis underscored the critical importance of sustainable water management. In the years since, the city has implemented various strategies to bolster its water resilience. By 2022, these efforts had yielded significant…
It is almost a year since a deadly cholera outbreak was recorded in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria, resulting into many fatalities. Since then, the Tshwane municipality has continued to grapple with aging water infrastructure, damage of bulk water supply pipes…