Unplanned water outage hits parts of Komani after burst pipe

Residents in several parts of Komani are facing an unplanned water supply interruption following a burst pipe in Douglas Street.

In a public notice issued on 25 February 2026, the Chris Hani District Municipality confirmed that water supply has been closed at the low-level reservoir to allow for urgent repairs.

Areas affected

According to the municipality, the following areas are currently affected:

• Queen Drive and intersecting streets

• Grey, Prince Alfred and Tylden Streets

• Green, Porter and Chalmers Streets

• Parts of Westbourne Park

Residents in these areas may experience low pressure or a complete loss of water supply while repair work is underway.

Repairs underway

Municipal Manager Gcobani Mashiyi said the interruption is due to a burst pipe in Douglas Street and that the shutdown of the low-level reservoir is necessary to carry out repairs safely and effectively.

The municipality has apologised for the inconvenience caused and has urged residents to be patient while technical teams work to restore supply as soon as possible.

Residents urged to report issues

Residents experiencing water-related issues or requiring further information are encouraged to contact the municipality’s 24/7 Customer Call Centre on 0800 100 100.

The municipality said it remains committed to restoring water services and ensuring minimal disruption to affected communities.