Khuma Scheduled for Major Water Interruption as Pump Repairs Get Underway 24 July 2025
- Karen Scheepers
- Jul 24
- 2 min read
Khuma community will experience a full-day water shutdown as City of Matlosana crews perform essential repairs on the mainline pump. The interruption runs from 08:00 to 18:00 and is designed to isolate and fix the faulty pump mechanism before reinstating normal pressure across several extensions.
Scope of the Outage
Date & Time: Thursday, 24 July 2025 • 08:00–18:00
Affected Areas: Khuma Extensions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7
Residents in these zones should anticipate reduced pressure or no supply while the mainline pump is serviced.
Mitigation Measures
To ease the impact of the shutdown, the municipality has arranged for multiple water‑tanker stations within the affected extensions. Households are encouraged to collect water supplies early and store them in preparation for the outage.
The City’s posted tanker locations include:
Extensions 1 & 2: Near the Khuma Community Centre
Extensions 3 & 4: At the corner of Sefako and Mandela Streets
Extensions 5 & 7: Adjacent to Khuma Clinic
Door‑to‑door deliveries will be organized for elderly or mobility‑restricted residents upon request, contact the City’s service hotline to register.
Repair Plan & Expected Timeline
Engineering teams will first isolate the pump station’s inlet valves before removing the damaged impeller components. Technicians anticipate completing the replacement and pressure-testing by late afternoon, with normal supply scheduled to resume shortly after 18:00. A follow‑up inspection of surrounding pipes and pressure regulators will ensure the integrity of the repaired system.
Community Preparedness
Local ward councillor Thandi Dlamini urged residents to:
Fetch water early: Avoid long queues by collecting from tankers before 08:00.
Store reserves: Fill containers, ideally 20–25 litres per household, to cover the shutdown period.
Report issues: Should low pressure persist after 18:00, contact the municipal hotline or submit an online service request.
Church groups and youth volunteers have already begun coordinating collection points for vulnerable neighbours, demonstrating strong community solidarity in advance of the outage.
Final Thought
While the outage will impose a temporary inconvenience, officials stress that these repairs are critical to preventing more disruptive breakdowns in the future. The City of Matlosana thanks Khuma residents for their patience and cooperation, and reiterates its commitment to transparent updates, monitor social‑media channels or the municipal website for real‑time progress reports.
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