The Gauteng Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Department has directed municipalities to ensure that there is an alternative water supply as Rand Water embarks on its planned infrastructure maintenance.
Phase one maintenance is due to take place from May 29 to June 2.
REMINDER | #RandWaterMaintenance2026
Phase 1 (29 May – 2 June 2026) affecting @JHBWater’s Central, Commando, Deep South, Midrand, Randburg, Roodepoort, Sandton & Soweto systems.
Residents are encouraged to prepare ahead & store water for essential use.#JoburgUpdates pic.twitter.com/5U42diCQf8
— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) May 26, 2026
It is expected to leave some areas with poor pressure or no water.
The department has instructed that there should be sufficient water tankers for residents.
Spokesperson Theo Nkonki says they met with municipalities who presented their preparedness status.
Rand Water’s planned maintenance at the Zwartkopjes Pump Station, from 29 May 2026 will impact the Central System.
Check affected areas here:
Central System Update https://t.co/DwwAbayUhd#WeServeJoburg pic.twitter.com/Q8XAvRMdbE— Johannesburg Water (@JHBWater) May 26, 2026
“COGTA is committed to enhanced monitoring and the activation of emergency response mechanisms to ensure rapid intervention where required through the halting operations centre on water security housed at the provincial disaster management centre in Midland. COGTA will be monitoring and supporting municipalities during their period for rapid response.”
Video | Rand Water maintenance commences on Friday:
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