Cape Town water outages today (6 November 2026): affected areas, causes and when water returns
Heldervue and Parow have fresh burst-main outages on Friday, Fish Hoek is still dry, and about 17 City water disruptions remain active. Areas, times and who to call.
Cape Town residents woke up on Friday, 6 November 2026, to fresh burst-main outages in Heldervue and Parow, while Fish Hoek is still without water after a burst on Kommetjie Main Road. The City's service alerts feed was listing about 17 active water disruptions mid-morning (City of CT Alerts, OurPower, City data).
Which new outages were confirmed this morning?
| Suburb | Street / area | Cause | Expected back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heldervue | Delphinium Street and surrounds | Burst water main | About 12:20 |
| Parow | Dunbar Street and surrounds | Burst water main | About 11:00 |
| Fish Hoek | Kommetjie Main Road and surrounds | Burst water main | About 05:00 on 7 November |
The City said teams were attending to Heldervue and Parow (City of CT Alerts, City of CT Alerts). Fish Hoek has been listed since Thursday night with a Saturday morning target (OurPower, City data).
Which other suburbs still show water off?
These suburbs were still listed as active on the City service alerts feed around 08:15 on Friday. Some had restoration posts on Thursday evening, so check @CityofCTAlerts for the latest before you assume you are still cut.
| Suburb | Street / area | Cause | Expected back |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Park (Blue Downs) | Inez Avenue | Replacing fire hydrant | Not given |
| Kuils River Common | Paul Kruger Street | Burst pipe | About 21:00 |
| Avondale (Parow) | Glaudina Crescent | Water off | About 19:00 |
| Plumstead | Dalziel Road | Burst pipe | About 19:00 |
| Pinelands | Forest Drive Service Road | Replacing fire hydrant | About 19:00 |
| Newlands | Main Street | Burst pipe | About 16:00 |
| Parkwood | Willow Road | Burst pipe | About 15:30 |
| Ravensmead | Industria Ring Road | Water off | About 15:00 |
| Wynberg | Lindley Road | Replacing fire hydrant | About 15:00 |
| Parow Industria | Matthee / Kirsten Streets | Water off | About 14:00 |
| Goodwood Ext 1 | Van Rensburg Road | Burst water main | About 12:00 |
| Kommetjie | Wireless Road | Burst water main | About 10:00 |
| Kirstenhof | Tokai Road | Burst water main | About 09:00 |
| Bothasig | Rooseboom Street | Burst water main | About 06:00 |
Source: OurPower, City of Cape Town service alerts. Times are estimates and can slip if repairs take longer.
Is any planned work still affecting water today?
Low-lying parts of Khayelitsha were listed for zero-pressure testing that may cause low pressure or no water into the afternoon (OurPower, City data). Thursday's Brackenfell valve shut-off was scheduled to end on 5 November (City of Cape Town).
How do I report a water outage in Cape Town?
Log it and keep your reference 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?
Store drinking water in clean, sealed containers and keep taps closed so nothing floods when supply returns. Water may look milky at first because of trapped air; it clears if left to stand (City of Cape Town).
Earlier coverage: Cape Town water outages on 5 November and planned cuts for 2 to 6 November.
FAQ
Is there a water outage in Cape Town today?
Yes. Fresh burst mains were confirmed in Heldervue and Parow on Friday morning, Fish Hoek is still listed as off, and the City feed showed about 17 active disruptions.
When will water return in Fish Hoek?
The City's alerts feed estimated about 05:00 on Saturday, 7 November, but complex burst repairs can run late.
How do I report no water in Cape Town?
Call 0860 103 089 (option 2), WhatsApp 060 018 1505 or log it at capetown.gov.za/servicerequests.