City of Tshwane activates emergency water response plan as Rand Water maintenance shutdown threatens widespread supply disruptions across 69 reservoirs.
THE City of Tshwane has initiated an emergency response plan due to a major maintenance shutdown by Rand Water and Eskom, warning residents of potential water supply interruptions from May 29 to June 2, 2026
In a press statement issued earlier this week, Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for utility services, councillor Frans Boshielo said the planned maintenance on the Palmiet and Zuikerbosch water systems was expected to affect supply to 69 reservoirs across Regions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6, placing significant strain on the metro’s water distribution network.
“The City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality was officially notified by Rand Water and Eskom of planned maintenance work on the Palmiet and Zuikerbosch Water Systems scheduled to take place from May 29 to June 2, 2026.”
The municipality cautioned that the maintenance would result in “low water pressure and intermittent water supply interruptions in a number of communities during this period,” with some areas likely to experience prolonged recovery periods even after the shutdown concludes.
