Planned Water Interruptions Affect Tigane and Khuma Communities

Karen Scheepers
Sep 8
2 min read

The Matlosana Local Municipality has issued critical notices to residents in Tigane and Khuma regarding water supply interruptions linked to maintenance and infrastructure repair. With service disruptions spanning early and mid-September, residents are urged to make advance preparations to minimize inconvenience.

Tigane: Scheduled Maintenance on Pressure Tower

Residents of Tigane will face a planned water supply interruption from 10 to 12 September 2025, as the municipality undertakes scheduled maintenance on the Tigane Pressure Tower.

According to the municipality, full water supply restoration is expected on Saturday, 13 September 2025, at 06:00 am. The disruption will affect the entire Tigane area, impacting households, schools, and businesses dependent on a steady water flow.

To cushion the impact, water tankers will be deployed to provide temporary relief. However, officials have strongly advised residents to store enough water in advance for essential daily use during the maintenance period.

This scheduled intervention is part of ongoing efforts to ensure reliable water infrastructure and long-term service stability for Tigane’s growing population.

Khuma: Faulty Pipeline Disruption

On Friday, 5 September 2025, residents of Khuma experienced water supply challenges due to a faulty air valve on the main pipeline. The technical fault affected several extensions, with communities in Khuma Ext 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 reporting low water pressure or a complete lack of supply between 09:00 and 16:00.

The municipality dispatched teams to conduct urgent repair work on the pipeline. To provide relief during the outage, water tankers were made available at strategic points. While services have since been restored, officials acknowledged the disruption’s impact on households and businesses that rely heavily on uninterrupted water access.

Ensuring Long-Term Water Security

Both interruptions, planned and unplanned, highlight the fragile balance between infrastructure maintenance and service delivery demands in Matlosana. Municipal officials emphasized the need for patience and cooperation, assuring residents that upgrades and repairs are essential to reduce recurring breakdowns.

With Tigane residents now preparing for several days without tap water, and Khuma residents still recovering from their recent disruption, the municipality reiterated its apology for the inconvenience and reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring reliable, sustainable water supply systems in the long term.