Johannesburg Water reports an unplanned water interruption in Speldekusuung Street, Roodekrans. A burst water pipe was found and repaired on 17 April 2026. During the repair, a City Power cable was unintentionally damaged. For safety, work could not continue and the water supply remains closed. City Power has been contacted and Johannesburg Water is awaiting their response. An alternative water supply is available from a stationary tank at the corner of Speldekusuung and Bottlebrush, Roodekrans. Updates will be provided as they become available.
Key details
- Location: Speldekusuung Street, Roodekrans
- Incident: Burst water pipe discovered during repair
- Date and time of notice: 18 April 2026 – 19:15
- What happened: City Power cable damaged unintentionally during repair
- Impact: Water supply in the area is closed for safety
- Status: Awaiting City Power response
- Alternative supply: Stationary water tank at Corner of Speldekusuung and Bottlebrush, Roodekrans
- Updates: To be provided as they become available
- Contact for service queries: 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699
- Email for faults: fault@jwater.co.za
- Source: Johannesburg Water notices
- Follow-up: More notices at Johannesburg Water notices
What residents should do
- Use water from the stationary tank at the corner of Speldekusuung and Bottlebrush, Roodekrans.
- Conserve water where possible until the supply is restored.
- Avoid the area where repairs are underway for safety reasons.
- For questions or updates, contact the provided Johannesburg Water numbers or email.
- Monitor the official notices for new information as City Power coordinates their response.
Frequently asked questions
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When will water return to Speldekusuung Street, Roodekrans?
Johannesburg Water is awaiting City Power to confirm repairs. Updates will be shared as soon as they are available.
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Why is there no water in Roodekrans near Speldekusuung?
A burst water pipe and a damaged City Power cable require safety measures, so the supply has been shut off until repairs and approvals are complete.
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Where can I get drinking water in Roodekrans?
There is a stationary water tank at the corner of Speldekusuung and Bottlebrush, Roodekrans for residents to use while the outage lasts.
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How can I report issues or get updates?
Call 0860 056 2874 or 011 688 1699, or email fault@jwater.co.za. Updates are posted by Johannesburg Water as they become available.
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Where can I find more Johannesburg Water notices?
Visit the source notices page at Johannesburg Water notices and more notices at Johannesburg Water notices.