Cape Town water off next week: every area hit from 2 to 6 November
The City of Cape Town will cut water in Kuils River, Gordon's Bay, Ottery, Steenberg, Fish Hoek, Kommetjie, Kleinvlei, Brackenfell and more on 2, 3 and 5 November 2026. Here are the streets, times and how to prepare.
The City of Cape Town will switch off water in more than a dozen areas next week for pipe, valve and pressure work. The shutdowns run on Monday 2, Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 November 2026, mostly from about 08:00 or 09:00 until early evening, and the City says affected homes will have no water while the work is done (City of Cape Town).
Tuesday is the heaviest day, with seven full shutdowns from Ottery and Steenberg to Fish Hoek, Kommetjie and Kleinvlei. No work is listed for Wednesday 4 November, election day (City of Cape Town).
Which areas will have no water?
| Day | Area | Streets or zone | Time | Tanker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Nov | Kuils River | Andy Porter, Dumas, Terblanche, Donovan, Spykerman, Grens, Hamilton and Klein streets | 09:00 to 16:00 | Yes, where needed |
| Mon 2 Nov | Gordon's Bay | Dennehof, York, Burton, Kirby and Bickley streets; Somerset, Drake, East and West crescents | 09:00 to 19:00 | Yes, where needed |
| Tue 3 Nov | Ottery | Area bounded by De Wet, Exeter Lane and Ottery Road | 09:00 to 19:30 | Not listed |
| Tue 3 Nov | Steenberg | Uithof Street, Frogmore Road and Lake Road sections | 08:00 to 20:00 | Not listed |
| Tue 3 Nov | Fish Hoek | Kinross Crescent, 17th Avenue, Paris Road, Nelson Road, Kommetjie Main Road | 08:00 to 20:00 | Not listed |
| Tue 3 Nov | Kleinvlei and surrounds | Kleinvlei, Spandau, Perm Gardens, Forest Glade, Forest Heights, Park Village, Somerset Heights, Rosedale | 09:00 to 19:00 | Yes, where needed |
| Tue 3 Nov | Kommetjie | Wireless Road and nearby streets | 08:00 to 19:00 | Not listed |
| Thu 5 Nov | Brackenfell | Brackenfell Heights, Springbok Park, Brackenfell Central | 09:00 to 18:00 | Not listed |
Source: City of Cape Town
Nearby streets could also be hit, and Gordon's Bay residents may get low pressure rather than a complete cut. The Brackenfell shutdown is to replace a faulty 300mm valve on the main that feeds those suburbs (City of Cape Town).
Where are the pressure tests?
These areas face zero-pressure tests, which the City uses before installing pressure-reducing valves. Some homes will lose water and others will only see low pressure, and the City says it can't predict which streets (City of Cape Town).
| Day | Area | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Nov | Kalkfontein | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Mon 2 Nov | Selborne Close and surrounds, Oude Westhof | 10:00 to 14:00 |
| Tue 3 Nov | Fairways and Parkwood | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Tue 3 Nov | Helderrand and Erinvale Residential Estate, Somerset West | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Tue 3 Nov | Bellville South (Robert Sobukwe Drive, Kasselsvlei Road, Industry Road, Kosmos Street area) | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Thu 5 Nov | Khayelitsha, low-lying areas | 09:00 to 16:00 |
Source: City of Cape Town
A leak detection team will also walk the streets of Racecourse, Kenridge, Kenilworth and Gunnery from 2 to 6 November, between 09:30 and 15:00. That work won't cut your supply (City of Cape Town).
How should you prepare?
The City's advice is simple (City of Cape Town):
- Fill clean containers with enough water for drinking, cooking and flushing before the shutdown starts, and seal them.
- Keep your taps closed during the cut so you don't get leaks or damage when the water comes back.
- Stay away from the work sites, which are treated as construction zones.
Jobs can run longer than planned if the repair turns out to be more complex, so store a bit more than you think you'll need (City of Cape Town).
Why is my water milky after it comes back?
Trapped air in the pipes can make water look cloudy or discoloured for a short while after supply returns. The City says it clears if you leave it to stand in a glass (City of Cape Town).
Where can you get updates?
The City posts progress on the work, and where tankers are parked, on its @CityofCTAlerts account on X (City of Cape Town).
FAQ
Which Cape Town areas will have no water from 2 to 6 November 2026?
Parts of Kuils River and Gordon's Bay on 2 November; Ottery, Steenberg, Fish Hoek, Kommetjie and Kleinvlei with surrounding suburbs on 3 November; and Brackenfell Heights, Springbok Park and Brackenfell Central on 5 November, according to the City of Cape Town.
Is there a water shutdown in Cape Town on election day, 4 November?
The City's planned maintenance list for 2 to 6 November has no shutdowns or pressure tests scheduled for Wednesday 4 November.
Will water tankers be available?
The City says tankers will be available where needed in Kuils River, Gordon's Bay and the Kleinvlei area. It posts tanker locations on its @CityofCTAlerts account on X.
Why is my tap water cloudy after a shutdown?
Air trapped in the pipes can make water look milky or discoloured for a short time. The City says it clears if left to stand in a glass.