Day: 1 April 2026

Tsantsabane Local Municipality (TLM) received complaints about discolored water in Newtown and Boichoko and Town last night.

Vaal Central Team was dispatched to Tsantsabane this morning.

Cause :

Vaal Central Water who are the water authority and suppliers to Tsantsabane had identified low reservoir levels caused pumps to suck settled material.Vaal Central confirmed no serious issues.

Water will clear as levels rise.

For further investigation TLM water department had also sent samples to the lab.

For precaution

Let the brownish water run until it clears.

TLM apologizes for the inconvenience and will provide a written report from Vaal Central by end of today.

The Traffic Department is open during normal office hours.

Important Payment Update

Currently No cash payments accepted.

Card facility only for payments until further notice

We are working to resolve the problem.

Thank you for your cooperation during this time.

Tsantsabane Local Municipality