Zuko Komisa

The City of Tshwane and Magalies Water, supported by Water and Sanitation, have confirmed that drinking water in Hammanskraal has been declared safe for consumption, following concerns over water quality in the area.
In response to media reports of concerns, Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, and Magalies Water called an emergency meeting. The discussion, held last Friday, addressed a temporary water supply problem that resulted in momentary turbidity in drinking water.
The department stated that Magalies Water experienced a power failure at its Klipdrift Water Treatment Works on Tuesday, 4 February 2025, following a severe storm that damaged the mini-substation supplying electricity to the facility.
“The meeting confirmed that the water is now safe to drink. It was agreed that officials from the City and Magalies Water would meet weekly to ensure proper coordination and timeous, and clear communication to the public regarding any water supply disruptions.
“Subsequent tests and further flushing of the distribution system were conducted on 13 February, and the results indicated that there was no non-compliance on any water quality parameters. The water in the system continues to be compliant to SANS 241:2015 and safe for human consumption.
“Magalies Water’s highly advanced ISO/IEC [International Organisation for Standardisation and the International Electrotechnical Commission] 17025:2017 accredited Scientific Services Laboratory and its staff continuously monitor water quality in the system. Rigorous monitoring protocols are implemented and informed by a risk-based approach that adheres to regulatory frameworks,” the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) said in a statement on Saturday.
The Department also cautioned the city’s residents to avoid relying on misinformation from social media, which is often unverified, and to make use of official notifications published by the City of Tshwane.
Point of View with Phemelo Motene recently spoke to City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya, who highlighted the water issues as well as how her first 100 days in office were both rewarding and challenging.
Listen to the full conversation here:
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