29/05/2026
Water outages are becoming more frequent and more widespread across South Africa.
In some areas, disruptions last a few days. In others, they continue much longer, with certain parts of Johannesburg and eThekwini experiencing extended periods without reliable supply in recent years.
These issues are mainly linked to ageing infrastructure, pump failures, system losses, and ongoing maintenance challenges rather than drought alone.
For households and businesses, this is no longer an occasional inconvenience. It is something that needs to be planned for.
Have you experienced water outages in your area recently?