The City of Tshwane says water supply remains largely stable across most parts of the capital, but critically low reservoir levels are putting some communities under pressure.

The city says the Soshanguve L and DD systems are among those worst affected, with the Soshanguve L Tower currently empty and high-lying areas at risk of low pressure and interruptions.

It says it will on Sunday night temporarily close the outlet supplying residents directly from the Soshanguve L Reservoir to allow water levels to recover.

Residents are urged to use water sparingly as high temperatures continue to drive up consumption and slow reservoir recovery.

The city says Garsfontein reservoirs in Region 6 are at a critically low 2%.

The incoming supply was closed to help stabilise the wider system. It says pumping to the Soshanguve L Tower could resume on Monday if levels rise above 35%.

Residents are urged to use water sparingly and avoid watering gardens, washing cars with hosepipes and filling swimming pools.

Tshwane water supply mostly steady as low reserves put some areas under pressure. https://t.co/LO7pJGTp7C

— City of Tshwane (@CityTshwane) November 15, 2026

-Reporting by Culvin Mabasa