09/01/2026
🚨💧 EMERGENCY WATER SHUT-OFF ALERT: MULTIPLE CAPE TOWN AREAS AFFECTED 💧🚨
Residents are advised of an emergency water mains shut-off due to theft and vandalism of critical infrastructure along the M5 / PGD corridor.
📅 When: From approximately 08:00 on Friday, 09 January 2026
📍 Reason: Damage caused by infrastructure theft and vandalism
⏳ Restoration: No estimated time of repair can be confirmed at this stage
🚱 Areas likely to be affected include (but are not limited to):
Sea Winds, Pelican Park, Pelican Heights, Steenberg, Muizenberg, Kalkfontein, Fish Hoek, Simon’s Town, Strandfontein, Ottery, Lansdowne, Lotus River, Grassy Park, Plumstead, parts of Wynberg, and surrounding suburbs supplied by this main line.
⚠️ What residents should do:
• Store enough water for drinking, cooking, washing, and toilet use
• Prepare supplies for at least 24 hours
• Do not forget pets’ drinking water
🙏 The City thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this disruption.
— Carolynne Franklin
Sub-Council 20 Chairperson | Ward 71 Councillor
