{"id":8239,"date":"2025-06-03T09:55:35","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T07:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=8239"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:33:20","slug":"rand-water-phase-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/rand-water-phase-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rand Water Phase 2 Maintenance Triggers 10-Hour Water Outages in Johannesburg"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Johannesburg residents are experiencing another round of water supply disruptions as Rand Water enters Phase 2 of its infrastructure maintenance programme. The water outage, which began on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, is expected to last 10 hours, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., affecting pumping capacity at 67%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/21-day-water-outage-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joburg Braces for 21-Day Water Outage as Rand Water Launches Pipeline Repairs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-water-outage-a-city-wide-impact-on-water-supply\">Water Outage: A City-Wide Impact on Water Supply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second phase of maintenance is targeting Johannesburg\u2019s Palmiet System, impacting various key areas including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sandton Systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alexander Park Reservoir<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Hills Tower<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Randjieslaagte Reservoir<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Linksfield Reservoir<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midrand Systems<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though pumping has not ceased completely, it has been reduced significantly. Rand Water and Johannesburg Water have urged residents to use water sparingly and to report any major leaks during the water outage period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-purpose-of-the-maintenance\">Purpose of the Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary reason for the interruption is to clean and conduct structural assessments on Rand Water\u2019s Klipriviersberg No. 1 Reservoir, as required by law. Speaking from the South Hills Water Tower, Logan Munsamy, Senior Manager for Water Demand Management at Johannesburg Water, reassured the public that this phase is less intensive than the first and that the system is well-buffered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is not a full shutdown; 67% of pumping will still occur,\u201d said Munsamy. \u201cAreas serviced by reservoir zones should maintain supply, but those relying on direct pumping systems may experience low pressure or no water\u2014especially those in high-lying zones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-water-outage-recovery-will-take-time\">Water Outage: Recovery Will Take Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the first phase concluded successfully, and pumping has resumed at the Mapleton Pumping Station in Boksburg, residents are advised that full recovery of the system will take a few days. Even after the maintenance ends, some neighbourhoods may continue experiencing supply issues as the system stabilises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mitigation-measures-water-tankers-deployed\">Mitigation Measures: Water Tankers Deployed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To alleviate the inconvenience, the City of Johannesburg has deployed 97 water tankers to affected areas. These include fixed points and roaming units, especially in high-density suburbs. Here are some key water supply locations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-midrand-areas\"><strong>Midrand Areas<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ward 77<\/strong>: Empumelelo Clinic, Mikateka School Ext 9<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ward 78<\/strong>: Ext 5\u20138 (Freedom Drive, Bob Marley Street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ward 79<\/strong>: Hlakanipha Street, Emthonjeni Taxi Rank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ward 80<\/strong>: Kanana Sports Ground, Rabie Ridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ward 110\u2013133<\/strong>: Locations such as Mayibuye Primary, SPCA Glen Austin, Ebony Park, Crowthorne Shopping Centre, and Polo Fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sandton-and-alexandra\"><strong>Sandton and Alexandra<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ward 103<\/strong>: Morningside Shopping Centre, Sandton Fire Station, Benmore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ward 105 &amp; East Bank<\/strong>: Mauritius, Altrek, Lebogang Street, East Bank Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ward 107<\/strong>: Multiple roaming tanks throughout Alexandra, including 10th\u201316th Avenue, Sankopano, Realogile High, and St Michael&#8217;s Church<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents are encouraged to visit their local councillor&#8217;s social media pages or Johannesburg Water\u2019s official channels for updated water tanker locations and any changes to the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-advisory-and-communication\">Public Advisory and Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Johannesburg Water has assured the public that real-time updates will be provided should unexpected issues arise. \u201cBeing a 10-hour maintenance period, we do not expect long-term outages, but contingency motor tanking is ready in case of emergencies,\u201d said Munsamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water users are reminded to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill containers before the outage starts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit water use during the affected hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report leaks or illegal connections immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-expect-going-forward\">What to Expect Going Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/10-hour-water-outages-hit-johannesburg-as-rand-water-begins-phase-2-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maintenance work <\/a>is necessary to ensure long-term water reliability, Johannesburg residents should brace for intermittent disruptions through July as infrastructure upgrades continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City urges all households and businesses to cooperate during this water outage. Though inconvenient, these upgrades aim to modernise Johannesburg\u2019s ageing water system, ensuring a sustainable supply for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg residents are experiencing another round of water supply disruptions as Rand Water enters Phase 2 of its infrastructure maintenance programme. The water outage, which began on Tuesday, 3 June 2025, is expected to last 10 hours, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., affecting pumping capacity at 67%. ALSO READ: Joburg Braces for 21-Day Water<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":8243,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Johannesburg residents are experiencing another round of water supply disruptions as Rand Water enters Phase 2 of its infrastructure maintenance programme. 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