Joburg taps still dry as repairs continue

A major water outage affecting 86 Johannesburg areas has extended beyond its initial Monday completion deadline as repairs continue at the Hector Norris pump station in Glenesk.

- Enkosi Selane

The shutdown, which began on 31 January, was originally scheduled to end on Monday, but remains ongoing.

According to Joburg Water, the initial project's extensive maintenance operation involved installing new isolation valves at the Hector Norris pump station.

According to the latest update from Joburg Water, yesterday, repair work is advancing steadily.

"The team worked tirelessly through the night, completing essential groundwork and site preparations to ensure a smooth transition to the next phase," the utility said.