Tshwane water outages today (29 October 2026): affected areas, causes and when water returns
Bronkhorstspruit still has no safe tap water on 29 October 2026, but Tshwane says tankers are running again in Regions 5, 6 and 7. Here is which areas are affected and what officials say.
By Reported Team · Updated
Update (09:05 SAST, 30 October 2026): The disruption has carried into Friday. The City of Tshwane says reservoirs in Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6 are still under pressure because of high water use, and Bronkhorstspruit lab results are expected today (City of Tshwane on X). For today's affected areas and updates, read Tshwane water outages today (30 October 2026). This article will no longer be updated.
Update (19:25 SAST, 29 October 2026): The City of Tshwane says the Mooikloof Reservoir has reached its lowest operational level because of high water use, and technicians have stopped the pumps to save the system from total collapse. High-lying customers can expect low pressure or no water until the reservoir level improves. The city has not given a restoration time (City of Tshwane; City of Tshwane on X).
| Areas supplied by Mooikloof Reservoir | Source |
|---|---|
| Faerie Glen (all extensions, including Ext 9 and Ext 26) | City of Tshwane |
| Garsfontein (all extensions) and Garsfontein 374-JR | City of Tshwane |
| Moreleta Park Ext 9, Ext 63 and Ext 83 | City of Tshwane |
| Pretoriuspark (all extensions) | City of Tshwane |
| Prairie Giants Ext 3 | City of Tshwane |
| Rietfontein 375-JR, Tweefontein 372-JR, Zwavelpoort 373-JR | City of Tshwane |
| Valley Farm 379-JR and Valley Farm AH | City of Tshwane |
The city asks customers to use water for essential needs only and not to water gardens, wash cars or fill swimming pools.
Update (14:50 SAST, 29 October 2026): The City of Tshwane says its overall water system is improving after overnight water supply restrictions, but the Ga-Rankuwa West, Mabopane Main, Soshanguve L, Iscor, Parkmore LL and Brakfontein reservoirs are still under strain, and the Region 1 supply system remains under pressure (City of Tshwane; City of Tshwane). Customers supplied by the Louwlardia and Montana reservoirs in Centurion and Montana have been asked to use water for essential needs only. The metro is working with Rand Water to stabilise Louwlardia and has given no timeline yet, while Montana is expected to stabilise during the day (Rekord). The city is also testing water samples after reports of discoloured water in Eco Park Estate and parts of Highveld. It says the cause is not yet confirmed (City of Tshwane).
Bronkhorstspruit and nearby areas are still without safe tap water on Thursday, 29 October 2026, but emergency water tankers are running again. The City of Tshwane says the Cullinan hydrant passed its water-quality tests and authorised tankers are delivering across Regions 5, 6 and 7 (Jacaranda FM; City of Tshwane).
Water has returned to the Garsfontein and Elardus Park systems, but several other reservoirs are still struggling because of high use (Jacaranda FM).
Which Tshwane areas are affected today?
| Area or system | Status on 29 October | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bronkhorstspruit supply area (including Zithobeni and Ekandustria) | Treatment works still shut. Do not use tap water. Tankers only | Jacaranda FM |
| Hammanskraal phase 3 | Unsafe water advisory still in effect | TimesLIVE |
| Regions 5, 6 and 7 | Tanker deliveries resumed | Jacaranda FM |
| Pretoria CBD (Findlay Reservoir) | Awaiting final water-quality results | Jacaranda FM |
| Klapperkop, Queenswood, Mabopane and Louwlardia | Under significant pressure | Jacaranda FM |
| Garsfontein, Elardus Park, Moreleta Park, Rietvallei Rand, Wingate Park | Supply restored, reservoir levels still low | IOL |
The city also posted a tanker distribution schedule for Region 7 this morning (City of Tshwane, 29 Oct).
Why is Bronkhorstspruit still without safe water?
The Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Works was shut down after a water contamination problem. Mayor Nasiphi Moya says electrical repairs are now done and key pumping equipment is working or ready for commissioning, but the plant stays shut until treatment, testing and safety checks are complete (Jacaranda FM; City of Tshwane).
Reservoir cleaning is still under way. One Zithobeni reservoir is about 85% clean and the other about 70%, and cleaning of the Ekandustria reservoirs is due to start (Jacaranda FM).
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina said on 28 October that reported cases of gastrointestinal illness in the Bronkhorstspruit area had risen from 408 to 833, with no critical cases or deaths reported (Zawya via TradingView).
When will water return?
The city has not given a date for the Bronkhorstspruit plant to restart. Officials say supply will resume only once the water meets safety requirements (Jacaranda FM).
For the Pretoria CBD, the mayor said she was optimistic that full restoration to Findlay Reservoir could be confirmed on Thursday, subject to water-quality clearance (Jacaranda FM). This had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
What should residents do?
- In the Bronkhorstspruit supply area, don't use tap water for drinking, cooking, food preparation or washing. Boiling it does not make it safe, and tap water stored before the advisory should be thrown away (TimesLIVE).
- Get drinking water only from city-approved tankers, not rivers, dams, streams, wells or unverified boreholes (Jacaranda FM).
- If you have water, use it only for essentials so reservoirs can recover (Jacaranda FM).
- Report isolated outages to the City of Tshwane on 012 358 9999 (IOL).
Yesterday's coverage: Tshwane water outages (28 October 2026).
FAQ
Is Bronkhorstspruit tap water safe on 29 October 2026?
No. The unsafe water advisory still applies. Don't drink, cook or wash with the tap water, even boiled. Use city-approved tankers.
Are Tshwane water tankers running again?
Yes. The city says the Cullinan hydrant passed its water-quality tests and authorised tankers resumed deliveries across Regions 5, 6 and 7.
How do I report a water problem in Tshwane?
Call the City of Tshwane on 012 358 9999.
Sources
- Jacaranda FM: Tshwane advances Bronkhorstspruit water plant rehabilitation as emergency tanker deliveries resume
- City of Tshwane on X: Resumption of water delivery services (28 October 2026)
- City of Tshwane on X: Bronkhorstspruit rehabilitation update (28 October 2026)
- City of Tshwane on X: Water tanker distribution in Region 7 (29 October 2026)
- IOL: Water supply restored in parts of Tshwane
- TimesLIVE: City of Tshwane reports progress in Bronkhorstspruit water repairs
- Zawya via TradingView: Tshwane water crisis prompts audit of Gauteng treatment works
- City of Tshwane on X (reservoirs under strain)
- Rekord
- City of Tshwane on X (Eco Park Estate and Highveld)
- City of Tshwane: Mooikloof Reservoir at critically low levels