TAP IT EASY! TSHWANE TURNS OFF THE TAPS AS RESERVOIRS RUN DRY

By CITY POST REPORTER


GREATER TSHWANE Tshwane residents have been hit with a fresh water nightmare as the City of Tshwane announces strict water restrictions across large parts of the metro.

In a statement released on 29 October 2026, the City pleaded with residents to use water sparingly, warning that exceptionally high consumption is putting massive pressure on the bulk water network.

"The City of Tshwane continues to manage and balance water supply across Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6 as exceptionally high consumption places significant pressure on the bulk water network. Restrictions remain necessary to help depleted reservoirs recover and support supply to affected communities," the City said.

According to the latest reservoir monitoring report, some systems are maintaining satisfactory levels, while many others remain low and require urgent intervention.

The City said improved storage in some reservoirs does not mean supply has stabilised, particularly in high-lying areas.

In Region 1, Akasia, Florauna, Klipgat and Winterveldt are generally stable, but Mabopane Main, Mabopane Central, Mabopane Reservoir, Garankuwa Industrial, Garankuwa West, Soshanguve L Tower and Kruisfontein East remain under pressure.

In Region 3, Atteridgeville Low-Level, Hercules, Lotus Gardens, Salvokop and Waterkloof are showing reasonable storage, but The Heights High-Level and Low-Level, Klapperkop, Pretoria West High-Level, Queenswood, Lynnwood Square and Magalies systems are still struggling.

In Region 4, Atteridgeville High-Level, Laudium, Louwlardia, Rooihuiskraal, The Reeds and Valhalla are stable, while Bakenkop, Brakfontein, Clifton and parts of Doringkloof are under pressure, with storage in the Brakfontein Tower particularly low.

In Region 6, Garsfontein, Elardus Park, Erasmusrand, Moreleta and Eersterust are improving, but Constantia Park, Derdepoort, Mooikloof and sections of Mamelodi remain under pressure and need continued intervention.

The City said teams are regulating flows and gradually restoring water while carefully managing available water to prevent recovering reservoirs from emptying too quickly.

"The city urges all customers, especially those whose supply remains available, to use water prudently and limit consumption to essential needs. Please avoid watering gardens, washing vehicles and filling swimming pools," the City warned.

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