Johannesburg Water is dealing with a burst pipe that has caused an unplanned water interruption. The issue is at the corner of Oorbietjie Road and Cherry Drive in Robindale. Repairs are underway and the water supply has been isolated to allow work to proceed. At the moment, there is no estimated time of restoration, and updates will be shared as they become available. Affected areas include Robindale, President Ridge, Moret, Robin Hills and Randpark. For more information, you can read the full notice on the Johannesburg Water site.
Key details
- Reason for outage: 300mm burst pipe at the corner of Oorbietjie Road and Cherry Drive, Robindale.
- Time of notice: 28 April 2026 at 16:20.
- Current action: Water supply has been isolated (closed) to enable repairs.
- Repair status: Team is exposing the pipe to carry out effective repairs.
- Affected areas: Robindale, President Ridge, Moret, Robin Hills, Randpark.
- Estimated time of restoration (ETR): Not available yet.
- Updates: Will be communicated as they become available.
- How to report service queries:
0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699,
fault@jwater.co.za,
Facebook: Johannesburg Water,
X: @JHBWater. - Source notice: Johannesburg Water – Customer Notices.
- Additional notices: For more Johannesburg Water notices, visit more Johannesburg Water notices.
Frequently asked questions
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When will water return to Robindale?
We do not have an estimated time of restoration yet. Updates will be shared as soon as they are available. -
Why is there no water in Randpark during this outage?
Water supply has been isolated to repair a burst pipe at Oorbietjie Road and Cherry Drive. This affects several nearby areas including Randpark. -
What should residents do during the outage in Robindale?
– Conserve water where possible.
– Monitor for updates from Johannesburg Water.
– Use alternative water sources if you have them.
– Contact the service lines below if you need assistance or to report additional issues. -
How can I get the latest updates for Robindale and surrounding areas?
Check the Johannesburg Water channels: fault@jwater.co.za, 0860 056 2874 / 011 688 1699, Facebook, or X (Twitter) @JHBWater. For notices, visit the Johannesburg Water notices page linked in this article. -
Who is providing the update on the burst pipe at Oorbietjie Road?
The Johannesburg Water Communications and Marketing team is issuing the notice and will provide updates as the repair progresses.