Johannesburg – Residents of Yeovil and surrounding areas have been hit by a double whammy – water and electricity supplies have been “temporarily interrupted” to enable repairs to a major burst pipe.
The City of Johannesburg announced early Saturday, 10 January 2026, that an emergency resulted in the temporary interruption of both water and electricity services.
The City said the supply interruption affects residents and businesses in Yeoville and the surrounding areas.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience and distress this disruption may cause, particularly given the short notice,” the City said in a terse statement made available to The Bulrushes.
“A major burst water pipe has occurred on the main supply line feeding the Yeoville Reservoir,” the City said.
“This has already impacted water supply in the area, with customers experiencing low water pressure or a complete loss of water.”
The City said to allow repair teams to work safely, electricity supply in the immediate vicinity of the burst will be temporarily switched off from 22h00 this evening.
“The damaged water pipe is located extremely close to high-voltage underground electricity cables, and keeping the power on during excavation would pose a serious risk to the lives of personnel on site,” the City explained.
“This temporary power interruption is therefore a critical safety measure to protect workers and prevent further damage to essential infrastructure.”
Areas affected by the electricity interruption include:
• Yeoville
• Grafton Road
• Fortesque Street
• Harley Street
Areas that may experience low water pressure or no water include: Yeoville, Bellevue, Observatory, Linksfield, Berea, Doornfontein, Jeppestown, Fairview, Troyville, parts of Kensington, Braamfontein, Parktown, Johannesburg CBD, Newtown, Selby, Forest Hill, Turffontein, Rosettenville, La Rochelle, Turf Club, Kenilworth, Glenesk, Regents Park, and Village Deep.
“Water reservoir levels in the affected supply zone continue to decline, and pumping operations have been temporarily suspended while emergency repairs are underway,” the City said.
“At this stage, an exact time for full restoration cannot yet be confirmed.
“However, repair teams are working continuously, with the intention of restoring both water and electricity services by Saturday morning, subject to repair conditions.“
Teams from City Power and Johannesburg Water were working to resolve the matter as safely and efficiently as possible.
