-Staff Writer / Wed, 11 February 2026
Residents in Kanana near Orkney outside Klerksdorp in Matlosana Local Municipality in the North West have been warned to brace for a planned water shutdown.
The planned watershedding is set for Friday, 13 February 2026. This as the Municipality undertakes maintenance work on a major water line.
According to the municipal spokesperson, Ntswaki Makgetha, the water supply will be interrupted from 7am to 5pm due to maintenance on the 315mm main line at the Kanana Reservoir. The shutdown will affect Kanana Extensions 5, 6, 13 and 14.
She said the interruption is necessary to allow technicians to carry out critical work on the system.
“We would like to inform consumers of a planned water supply interruption in Kanana on Friday, 13 February 2026, from 07:00 to 17:00. This is due to maintenance work on the 315mm main line at the Kanana Reservoir, affecting Kanana Extensions 5, 6, 13 and 14,” Makgetha said
She urged residents to make the necessary preparations ahead of the shutdown.
“Consumers are advised to fill containers with water for emergency use, avoid unnecessary water usage during the interruption and monitor the municipality’s website and social media platforms for updates,” she said.
The municipality apologised for any inconvenience that may be caused during the planned maintenance
News Junction (Gold Standard)