TSHWANE WATER DRAMA! RESERVOIR FLUSH SPARKS FLOOD FEAR!



By AFRICA KA MAHAMBA

TSHWANE -WATER is coming back to Region 7, but it comes with a warning!

The City of Tshwane has dropped a major update on the water crisis that has left communities dry, and this time there is hope on the horizon.

In an official media release issued on 31 October 2026, the City confirmed that rehabilitation work at the Bronkhorstpruit Water Treatment Plant, done together with Rand Water, is progressing well towards restoring water supply to affected areas in Region 7.

But the next big step has got everyone talking!

According to Lindela Mashigo of the City of Tshwane, the next stage involves flushing the floors of the two Zithobeni reservoirs to remove remaining silt and sediment.

"This cleaning is necessary to prepare the reservoirs for their return to service.

And here's the catch - during this flushing, water may flow from the reservoir site into nearby streets," said Mashigo.

The City warned that although precautions are in place, some neighbouring properties may experience temporary, localised flooding.

Meanwhile, on the ground, leaders are already alerting residents.

Ward Councillor for Ward 105, Kgaugelo Fidel Phiri, took to Facebook to warn his community.

"The community of Ext 9 Marikana and Ext 2/3 are warned of the possible flooding of the streets and house holds near the reservoir as the team will be flushing the Reservoir in preparing to restore water..." Phiri wrote.

He added in a chilling warning: "Kuzovulelwa amanzi amaningi as the flush the Dam.."

The City advised residents living near the Zithobeni reservoirs that water flowing from the site during operations forms part of the planned cleaning process.

Residents are urged to avoid affected streets where possible, take care when walking or driving nearby, and most importantly - parents and guardians must keep children away from flowing water and the work area.

The City stressed that this work is an important step towards restoring supply, but flushing does NOT mean the water has been declared safe for use. The existing water-use advisory remains in place until the City officially announces otherwise.

The City of Tshwane and Rand Water apologised for the inconvenience and thanked the community of Region 7 for its continued patience.

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