Cape Town water outages today (28 October 2026): affected areas, causes and when water returns
Burst pipes hit Durbanville, Plumstead and District Six on 28 October 2026, and the City lists water main work in Parow Valley and Ravensmead from 20:00. Woodstock and Schaapkraal lose water tomorrow.
By Reported Team · Updated
Update (09:00 SAST, 29 October 2026): The overnight water main work in Klipkop, Parow Valley, Ravensmead and surrounds is finished and water is back (City alert), as it is in Hafele Street, Durbanville (City alert). For Thursday's outages, including Woodstock and Schaapkraal, see Cape Town water outages today (29 October 2026).
Several Cape Town suburbs have water problems on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, mostly from burst pipes and planned maintenance. The biggest job starts tonight: the City lists water main maintenance in Klipkop, Parow Valley, Ravensmead, Florida, Cravenby and Beaconvale from 20:00 (City service alerts). Tomorrow, parts of Woodstock and all of Schaapkraal in Philippi are set to lose water from 09:00 to 18:00 (City of Cape Town).
All times below are SAST and come from the City. They are estimates and can change.
Which Cape Town areas have no water today?
These are the outages the City still lists as open this afternoon (City service alerts):
| Area | Street | Cause | City's estimated restore time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durbanville | Hafele Street and surroundings | Burst water main | About 03:00 on 29 October |
| Plumstead | Main Road and surrounding areas | Fire hydrant being replaced | About 18:30 today |
| Blackheath Industria | Rand Road and surroundings | Planned water main maintenance | About 17:15 today |
| Tokai | Thorpe Close and surroundings | Planned water main maintenance | About 16:10 today |
| District Six | Canterbury Street and surroundings | Burst water main | Was due by about 15:00 today |
The City has posted that water is back in Sterling Road, Kirstenhof (City alert), Tussendale Avenue, Bergvliet (City alert) and De Villiers Street, Vasco Estate (City alert). Bloekombos and Wallacedene, which lost water for repairs to the Bloekombos Reservoir outlet, were restored just after midnight (City alert).
Where is water pressure low today?
The City is running zero-pressure tests in three areas today. Some homes may have low pressure and some no water, and the City says it can't predict which streets will be hit (City of Cape Town).
| Area | Time today |
|---|---|
| Tamboerskloof | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Spanish Farm and surrounds, Somerset West | 09:00 to 16:00 |
| Helderrand | 09:00 to 16:00 |
What is happening in Parow Valley and Ravensmead tonight?
The City's planned alerts list water main maintenance in Klipkop, Parow Valley, Ravensmead, Florida, Cravenby and Beaconvale from 20:00 tonight, described as regular maintenance as per the area schedule (City service alerts). The alert gives no end time and doesn't say whether taps will run dry. If you live there, store some water before 20:00. For details, the City points residents to 0860 103 089.
Which areas lose water on Thursday, 29 October?
| Area | Time | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Parts of Woodstock (Victoria Road from Walmer Road to Searle Street, Albert Road from Aberdeen Road to Barron Road, and surrounds) | 09:00 to 18:00 | Low pressure to no water while connections are made on a 225mm water main |
| Schaapkraal, Philippi | 09:00 to 18:00 | No water while a faulty water meter is replaced |
| Gardens | 10:00 to 17:00 | Zero-pressure test, low or no water |
| Khayelitsha, low-lying areas | 09:00 to 16:00 | Zero-pressure test, low or no water |
Sources: City of Cape Town.
The City also lists valve maintenance in Croydon, Faure, Ithemba Labs, Croydon Gardens, Sandvlei and Macassar from 09:00 to 15:00 tomorrow, and warns it may take longer than expected (City service alerts).
How do I report a water outage in Cape Town?
Log it and keep your reference number. Give your street address or nearest landmark and a contact number (City of Cape Town).
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 0860 103 089 (option 2 for water, 24 hours) |
| 060 018 1505 | |
| SMS | 31373 (standard rates) |
| [email protected] | |
| Online | capetown.gov.za/servicerequests |
What should I do while the water is off?
Keep your taps closed so nothing floods when supply returns, and keep drinking water in clean, sealed containers. Water can look milky for a short while after it comes back because of trapped air in the pipes. It clears if you leave it to stand in a glass (City of Cape Town). Follow @CityofCTAlerts for restorations.
Earlier coverage: 25 October and 22 October.
FAQ
Which Cape Town areas have no water on 28 October 2026?
The City lists open outages in Durbanville (Hafele Street), Plumstead (Main Road), Blackheath Industria (Rand Road), Tokai (Thorpe Close) and District Six (Canterbury Street). Tamboerskloof, Spanish Farm in Somerset West and Helderrand have zero-pressure tests until 16:00 or 17:00.
Will Parow Valley and Ravensmead have water tonight?
The City lists water main maintenance in Klipkop, Parow Valley, Ravensmead, Florida, Cravenby and Beaconvale from 20:00 on 28 October, with no end time and no statement on whether taps will run dry. Store water in advance.
How do I report a water outage in Cape Town?
Call 0860 103 089 (option 2), WhatsApp 060 018 1505, SMS 31373 or email [email protected]. Give your street address and keep your reference number.
Sources
- City of Cape Town service alerts feed: current unplanned outages
- City of Cape Town service alerts feed: current planned outages
- City of Cape Town: Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 31 October
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water restored in Sterling Road, Kirstenhof (28 October)
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water restored in Tussendale Avenue, Bergvliet (28 October)
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water restored in De Villiers Street, Vasco Estate (28 October)
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water restored in Bloekombos and Wallacedene (28 October)
- City of Cape Town: Contact us (water fault reporting)
- Wikimedia Commons: Dry tap on The Limes (Neil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0)
