Water Outage on the Horizon due to Maintenance

Residents across Tshwane should brace for possible large-scale water disruptions as Rand Water conducts a significant two-day maintenance shutdown on its Mapleton and Palmiet systems.

The shutdown is scheduled to run from 04:00 on 13 December to 04:00 on 15 December and is expected to impact numerous reservoirs and meters supplying major portions of the metro.

According to Tshwane spokesperson Lindela Mashigo, the City has received formal notice from Rand Water detailing the essential infrastructure repairs. He noted that the shutdown will have a far-reaching effect, with many suburbs likely to experience low pressure or a complete interruption of supply. Mashigo also cautioned that residents in areas not listed may still be affected.

Suburbs expected to be affected include:

• Mapleton System
• Alphenpark
• Erasmusrand
• Garsfontein 374-JR
• Groenkloof 358-JR
• Monumentpark (all extensions)
• Sterrewag
• Waterkloof (all extensions)
• Waterkloof Heights
• Waterkloof Park
• Waterkloof Ridge (all extensions)
• Palmiet system
• Pretoria North
• Akasia
• Ga-Rankuwa
• Klipfontein

Tips for Residents

Store sufficient water in clean containers ahead of the shutdown.

Limit water use to essential needs during the outage period.

Turn off taps to avoid damage or flooding when supply is restored.

Keep toilets operational by storing extra water specifically for flushing.

Monitor official updates from Rand Water and the City of Tshwane for changes or extensions.

Report visible leaks immediately once supply returns to help stabilise the system.

Prepare for longer disruption times, as restoration may take additional hours to normalise