Cape Town water outages today (29 October 2026): affected areas, causes and when water returns
Woodstock and Schaapkraal in Philippi lose water from 09:00 to 18:00 on 29 October 2026 for planned water main work, and Gardens and parts of Khayelitsha have zero-pressure tests.
A large part of Woodstock and all of Schaapkraal in Philippi are without water from 09:00 to 18:00 on Thursday, 29 October 2026, while the City does planned work on water mains (City service alerts; City of Cape Town). Gardens and low-lying parts of Khayelitsha have zero-pressure tests today, so some homes there may have low or no water.
All times below are SAST and come from the City. They are estimates and can change.
Which Cape Town areas have no water today?
| Area | Time today | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Woodstock: Victoria Road from Walmer Road to Searle Street, Albert Road from Aberdeen Road to Barron Road, and possibly surrounds | 09:00 to 18:00 | Connections on a 225mm water main. Low pressure to no water |
| Schaapkraal, Philippi (whole area) | 09:00 to 18:00 | A faulty water meter is being replaced on the water main. No water |
| Croydon, Faure, Ithemba Labs, Croydon Gardens, Sandvlei and Macassar | From 09:00 (City notice says until 15:00) | Valve maintenance. The City warns it may take longer than expected |
Sources: City service alerts; City of Cape Town.
Where is water pressure low today?
| Area | Time today |
|---|---|
| Gardens | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Khayelitsha, low-lying areas | 09:00 to 16:00 |
These are zero-pressure tests. The City says some homes may get low pressure and some no water, and it can't say in advance which streets will be hit (City of Cape Town).
Which unplanned outages are still open?
On Wednesday night the City reported water outages in De La Rey Street, Parow (City alert) and Drukkery Road, Elsies River (City alert), possibly affecting surrounding streets. It had not posted that either was fixed by Thursday morning.
Overnight work in Klipkop, Parow Valley, Ravensmead, Florida, Cravenby and Beaconvale is done and water is back (City alert). The City also posted restorations in Hafele Street, Durbanville (City alert), Dirkie Uys Street, Protea Hoogte (City alert) and several other streets early on Thursday.
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.
Coming up: Bofors Circle in Epping Industria 2 is set to lose water on Saturday, 31 October, from 12:00 to 22:00 for a valve replacement (City service alerts).
Earlier coverage: 28 October.
FAQ
Which Cape Town areas have no water on 29 October 2026?
The City lists planned shut-offs in parts of Woodstock and all of Schaapkraal, Philippi, from 09:00 to 18:00, and valve maintenance in Croydon, Faure, Ithemba Labs, Croydon Gardens, Sandvlei and Macassar from 09:00. Gardens and low-lying Khayelitsha have zero-pressure tests.
When will water be back in Woodstock?
The City expects the work on the 225mm water main to run from 09:00 to 18:00 on 29 October. That is an estimate and can change. Follow @CityofCTAlerts for the restoration notice.
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 planned outages
- City of Cape Town service alerts feed: current unplanned outages
- City of Cape Town: Planned water supply maintenance from 24 to 31 October
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water outage in De La Rey Street, Parow (28 October)
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water outage in Drukkery Road, Elsies River (28 October)
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water restored in Klipkop, Parow Valley, Ravensmead and surrounds (29 October)
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water restored in Hafele Street, Durbanville (29 October)
- @CityofCTAlerts: Water restored in Dirkie Uys Street, Protea Hoogte (29 October)
- City of Cape Town: Contact us (water fault reporting)
- Wikimedia Commons: Dry tap on The Limes (Neil Owen, CC BY-SA 2.0)
