Joburg water
Joburg Water: High demand affecting water flow into some reservoirs
It said that this had resulted in taps running dry in several areas and that areas including Rabie Ridge, Ivory Park, Kensington B, and Bryanston had been...
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'We are broken': Orange Farm boy who fell into manhole yet to be found
Teams from Joburg Water and others have spent hours trying to access underground utility system in the hopes of finding six-year-old Khomanani Mawa.
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South Hills residents threaten to protest over water cuts
The communities in Linmeyer, Risana, Tulisa Park, the hill and surrounding areas have seen their water cut for the past six days.
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Here’s what Gauteng's different water restriction levels mean for you
There are six water restriction levels that ringfence what can and can’t be done. It can get confusing, so let’s get started.
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Concerns raised that Gauteng water restrictions could impact on hospitals
Some areas have been without water for nearly a week and there is no indication when it will be restored.
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With system under severe pressure, water restrictions to continue - Joburg Water
Spokesperson, Eleanor Mavimbela, said that the intermittent water supply would continue indefinitely.
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Joburg residents urged to use water wisely after 20% water restriction notice
The utility has issued a 20% water restriction notice to municipalities across Gauteng including Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane.
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Joburg Water rolls out water tankers in areas affected by Eikenhof water cut
Johannesburg Water said a power failure at its Rand Water purification plant in Vereeniging has affected the water supply to the Eikenhof pump station and reservoir.
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Slight improvement at GP reservoirs affected by power cut – Joburg Water
The power failure affected the water supply to the Eikenhof pump station and reservoir, leaving areas such as Hursthill, Brixton, and Crosby reservoirs without water.
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Joburg Water tells resident to fix electricity issue it caused
Bontle Maisela said she was told to source an electrician herself to sort our her water problem as it was 'not Joburg Water fault'.
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Joburg Water urges affected residents to store water ahead of maintenance cuts
The utility is expected to cut off supply for over 10 hours in some parts of Soweto and the City of Joburg on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Joburg Water warns residents of upcoming water cuts
Residents in Naledi Lusaka and Doornkop in Soweto as well as communities in Tshepisong can expect their taps to run dry for more than 10 hours during the interruptions.
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GotG: Govt protocol slowing down service delivery to needy communities
The humanitarian organisation has stepped into the leadership vacuum to help the Helen Joseph and Rahima Moosa Mother and Child facilities cope with limited supplies of water.
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SAHRC: Helen Joseph Hospital doesn't meet cleanliness standards at the moment
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) visited the hospital on Wednesday to determine the extent of the problem, with patients and communities bearing the brunt of the water crisis.
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Helen Joseph Hospital management calls for lasting solutions to water crisis
Officials from the hospital have met with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Rand Water and Joburg Water Management to assess the impact of the continuous water disruptions to clinical services.
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SAHRC concerned about knock-on effect of water outages on Joburg hospitals
Yesterday, the commission's provincial manager Buang Jones visited the Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital after reports that cancer patients were unable to receive treatment at the facility. With parts of Charlotte Maxeke destroyed by fire and other facilities relying on water trucks, Johannesburg's hospitals are in a critical condition.
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Some Joburg residents to remain without water for a bit longer
Following nearly seven days of water interruptions in large parts of Johannesburg, the water utility said supply had been restored to areas including Crosby and Brixton.
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Mayfair residents frustrated by ongoing water interruptions
Large parts of Johannesburg have been experiencing a shortage of water supply with areas such as Brixton, Hurshill and Cosby affected.
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Interrupted water supply in parts of Joburg leaves Helen Joseph Hospital dry
Joburg Water is warning Brixton, Hursthill, and Crosby are likely to be affected.
