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- Tshwane residents are facing low water pressure and intermittent outages following operational challenges on the Palmiet system.
- The city says multiple reservoirs and supply zones have been affected, with technical teams working alongside Rand Water to stabilise the system.
- Authorities have mobilised all available resources and promise regular updates as restoration efforts continue.
Residents in the City of Tshwane are experiencing little to no water due to operational challenges on the Palmiet system, which were encountered on Sunday, 25 January 2025, and are currently under system recovery.
Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo says the impact of these challenges is being felt across multiple reservoirs and supply zones and is not limited to the initially affected areas.
“Some communities are currently experiencing low water pressure and intermittent water outages as the system stabilises. The city’s technical teams are on site and continue to closely monitor the situation,” said Mashigo.
Investigations are underway to assess the extent of the reduced supply, trace the source of the reservoir depletion, and implement the necessary corrective measures in coordination with Rand Water.
“Restoring stable and reliable water supply remains a top priority. All available resources have been mobilised to support system recovery and minimise inconvenience to residents,” Mashigo added.
The following areas are affected:
* The Reeds Reservoir
* Kwaggasrand
* Pretoria Town and Townlands 351-JR
* Brakfontein 399-JR
* Saulsville
* Brakfontein 419-JR
* Schurveberg 488-JQ
* Olievenhoutbosch 389-JR
* Skurweplaas 353-JR
* Rua Vista Extension 12
* West Park
* The Reeds (all extensions)
* Lotus Gardens Reservoir
* Laudium Reservoir
* Fort 646-JR
* Christoburg
* Lotus Gardens
* Claudius
* Erasmia
* Fort West Extensions 4 and 5
* Lotus Gardens Extension 2
* Mooiplaats 355-JR
* Pretoriusrand Reservoir
* Knopjeslaagte 385-JR
* Claudius Extension 1
* Mnandi AH
* Laudium Extensions 1 and 4
* Monavoni Extension 58
* Atteridgeville HL Reservoir
* Olievenhoutbosch (all extensions)
* Atteridgeville
* Atteridgeville Extensions 6, 7, 16, 18, 25, 28, 30, 35, 40, 42, 44 and 45
* Rua Vista Extensions 9, 12, 13, 15, 19 and 25
* Atteridgeville 744-JR
* Blue Hills 397-JR
* Elandsfontein 352-JR
* Blue Hills Extensions 15, 32 and 69
According to Mashigo, the city will continue to provide regular updates and will communicate further as soon as confirmed information on restoration progress and timelines becomes available.
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