News & Reports

Further water supply disruptions continue in Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni (East Rand). Authorities in Johannesburg are continuing to enforce water restrictions, which include reducing water pressure overnight. (21:00-04:00) and Level 1 restrictions, which ban garden watering, car washing, and pool filling between 06:00-18:00. Protests over water shortages have been reported in areas such as Claremont, Coronationville, Emmarentia, and Protea Glen, with road blockages causing localized disruptions. Further water outages and protests are possible in the coming days.   Advice: Conserve water where possible. Prepare for potential disruptions to essential services. Avoid protest sites as a precaution and monitor local updates for developments.