Today, I launched my election posters across Tshwane with a simple ask: give ActionSA 5 more years to keep fixing our Capital. Five more years to get the basics right. To deliver reliable services. To build safe, clean communities. To grow our economy and create opportunity. We’ve made progress. There is much more to do. Give us 5 more years to build a Capital City we can all be proud of. 💚🇿🇦 @Action4SA – at Pretoria, South Africa

Update on water restrictions affecting Garsfontein and Klapperkop systems. These two reservoirs remain critically low as high water consumption continues to slow down recovery and resulting in limited supply to some areas. We appeal to residents to use water sparingly to enable the full recovery of the reservoirs and ensure adequate supply to all areas. @CityTshwane

Moody’s Ratings confirms Tshwane is making financial progress. @CityTshwane

Today, I spent some time in Region 7 - in areas that have been impacted by the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant crisis. We are determined to ensure that all households in the area have access to water through water tankers, Jojo tanks and boreholes. This is a temporary measure as refurbishments continue at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant. Work at the plant is progressing smoothly as Rand Water continues with upgrades that will ensure that residents can receive clean water through the taps. We continue to appeal to residents that may still feel unwell to visit health facilities. Water that was previously stored from municipal taps must be discarded. @CityTshwane

This afternoon, we joined our Emergency Services team and local councillors at the Baghdad Informal Settlement, in Salvokop, following a fire that destroyed more than a 100 shacks. One person has died. The fire was extinguished in the early hours of Saturday morning. Tshwane’s Department of Social Development has been on site to provide relief to the affected families. Our Emergency Services Department has brought in supplies- mattresses, food and blankets. Our Department of Human Settlements is coordinating the support required to provide immediate relief to the affected families. @CityTshwane

This afternoon, I joined our Water and Sanitation Business Unit in Rethabiseng, Region 7, where they’ve been cleaning communal Jojo Tanks that will be used by the City to provide water to residents. This is our solution to providing alternative avenues to deliver water to communities in Rethabiseng, Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding areas. This remains a temporary solution while refurbishments continue at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant.@CityTshwane

City of Tshwane confirms Pretoria CBD water is safe to drink. @CityTshwane

This afternoon, I met with religious leaders in Rethabiseng, Region 7. The purpose of the engagement was to provide feedback and an update to religious leaders and the wider community of Rethabiseng about the progress we’ve made at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant and the provision of water to residents through water tankers, Jojo Tanks and boreholes. We are committed to providing water to all households. @CityTshwane

This morning, I met with iKosi Mkhambi II Mahlangu, the senior traditional leader of the amaNdebele Ndzundza Sokhulumi Traditional Authority. This engagement formed part of an update to the traditional council, and the broader community, about the City’s efforts to provide clean and safe water to residents of Region 7. We also provided an update about refurbishments underway at the Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant, and the City’s efforts to deliver water to communities through Jojo Tankers and water tankers. This engagement forms part of our continued effort to increase awareness to the wider community of Region 7. @CityTshwane

City of Tshwane confirms suspension of Bronkhorstspruit plant manager and orders independent investigation. @CityTshwane

City of Tshwane shuts down Bronkhorstspruit Water Treatment Plant as refurbishments continue. @CityTshwane

Today, I visited the site of the water contamination affecting Findlay Reservoir, which supplies parts of the Pretoria CBD. A damaged sewer pipe in Groenkloof allowed sewage to seep into the underground water system feeding the Fountains springs, resulting in contamination of the water supply. Our teams are working to repair the damaged infrastructure and address the source of the contamination. Importantly, we have already isolated the affected water source and diverted supply to Salvokop Reservoir, allowing us to supply water from a clean source while repairs continue. However, some contaminated water may still remain in the distribution network. Until the system has been fully flushed and testing confirms that the water is safe, residents must continue boiling tap water before use. Our priority is to complete the flushing and restore safe drinking water to affected communities as quickly as possible. @CityTshwane