Rand Water Planned Maintenance December 2025: Ekurhuleni Alert

Rand Water planned maintenance December 2025 is set to cause significant disruptions across the City of Ekurhuleni, with a massive water supply shutdown scheduled just before the height of the festive season. The City of Ekurhuleni has issued an urgent warning to residents after receiving notification from the bulk water supplier regarding essential work on critical infrastructure.

The maintenance, which runs from Sunday, 07 December to Monday, 15 December 2025, will affect millions of residents in major hubs including Kempton Park, Germiston, Benoni, and Thembisa.

A Festive Season Dry Spell

The timing of the Rand Water planned maintenance December 2025 has raised alarms for residents preparing for the holidays. While the maintenance is necessary to prevent long-term infrastructure collapse, the immediate impact will be severe.

The City has highlighted a critical warning: recovery will not be instant. “It may take up to two weeks after the maintenance period for water pressure and supply to return to normal, especially in high-lying areas,” the statement read. This means some residents could face low pressure or intermittent supply well into Christmas week.

Ekurhuleni Water Shutdown: The 8-Hour Schedule

The maintenance is divided into specific time slots affecting different areas. The bulk of the Ekurhuleni water shutdown will occur on Saturday, 13 December.

Date: 13 December 2025 Time: 08:00 to 16:00 (8 Hours)

• Benoni / Wattville: Actonville, Apex, Mackenzie Park, Benoni CBD, Lakefield, Westdene, Benoni Reservoir, Morehill, Farrarmere, Northmead, Brentwood Park, Goedeburg, Rynfield, Crystal Park, Chief Luthuli, Daveyton, Mayfield, and Etwatwa.

• Springs / Brakpan / Kwa-Thema: New Era, Springs CBD, Casseldale, Strubenvale, Selcourt, Selection Park, Wright Park, Pollak Park, Dal Fouche.

• Brakpan Specifics: Sunair Park, Vulcania, Dalview, Kenleaf, Dalpark, Helderwyk, Brenthurst, Witpoortjie, Geluksdal, and Labore.

• Vosloorus / Eden Park: All extensions of Vosloorus, Dawn Park, Windmill Park, Villa Lisa, Mapleton AH, Sky City, and Greenfields.

• Germiston / Boksburg: Spruitview, Leondale, Rondebult, Sunward Park, Van Dyk Park, Freeway Park, Parkdene, Cinderella, Elspark, Boksburg CBD, and Libradene.

The 48-Hour Shutdown: Major Impact

The most severe disruptions will take place over a 48-hour period, hitting the northern and western parts of the metro the hardest. This is a critical part of the bulk water supply infrastructure upgrade.

Date: 13 December (04:00) to 15 December 2025 (04:00) Duration: 48 Hours

• Thembisa & Kempton Park: All areas of Thembisa, Isando, Spartan, Bonaero Park, Parkhaven, Jan Smuts Ext 5, Pomona, Croydon, Klipfontein View, Phomolong, Chloorkop, and Rhodesfield.

• Germiston: Dawnview, Fishers Hill, Solheim, Wychwood, Sunnyrock, Homestead, Marlands, Sunnyridge, Germiston CBD, Lambton, Elsburg, Wadeville, Roodekop, Gosforth Park, Malvern East, and Rand Airport.

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Preparing for December Water Cuts

With December water cuts now confirmed, the City will be deploying water tankers to the affected areas. However, given the sheer scale of the shutdown—covering nearly the entire metro—tankers will be under immense pressure.

Residents are urged to:

1. Store Water Early: Do not wait until the morning of the shutdown. Fill buckets and bottles 24 hours in advance.

2. Isolate Geysers: Switch off geysers to prevent damage from airlocks when the water supply returns.

3. Monitor Updates: The City will provide updates on water tanker schedules through ward councillors and digital platforms.

The Rand Water planned maintenance December 2025 is a reminder of the fragility of the water network. While inconvenient, officials state the work is unavoidable to ensure sustainable supply in the future.

Here are the mainstream media and official references that corroborate the Rand Water planned maintenance details for December 2025.

References

1. Kempton Express (The Citizen) – Residents warned to prepare for December water supply cuts

   • This article confirms the 48-hour shutdown scheduled for December 13–15, affecting Kempton Park, Thembisa, and Germiston, as well as the broader December 7–15 maintenance period.

   • Read the full report here

2. City of Ekurhuleni Official News – Rand Water Planned Maintenance for December 2025

   • The official press release detailing the full schedule, affected areas including Benoni and Brakpan, and the warning regarding the two-week recovery period for high-lying areas.

   • Read the official notice here

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