Overview
- Johannesburg Water is reopening reservoirs in a controlled sequence, with low-lying areas receiving supply first while the Grand Central reservoir remains too low to operate, affecting Munyaka, Glen Austin and parts of Waterfall.
- Rand Water says bulk systems are pumping at full capacity after power failures and a Klipfontein inlet leak, yet sustained demand in Johannesburg and Tshwane is delaying normal supply in Midrand.
- City leaders estimate several days to roughly a week to stabilise the network, with officials cautioning that pressure will fluctuate during balancing and refill.
- Residents went six to seven days without running water, queued for scarce tankers or bought bottled water, and protested to demand restoration and clearer updates from authorities.
- Longer-term works include four new reservoirs and three water towers for Midrand to expand capacity and reduce future shortfalls.