Dams02 Nov 2026
Cape Town dams at 73.0%, 14 points below this time last year
The six supply dams hold 655 647 Ml against 785 335 Ml a year ago. Voëlvlei is at 55.0% and Steenbras Lower at 47.3%.
Water, dams and fuel in South Africa
News & guides
Short, sourced updates and plain-language guides. Every item links to the official notice or dataset it came from.
Latest
Fuel02 Nov 2026
Fuel prices change on Wednesday 4 November: what is reported so far
Media report a temporary fuel-levy cut of R1.50/l on petrol and R3.00/l on diesel. The official DMPR statement has not been published yet.
Water02 Nov 2026
Planned water shut-off in Plumstead on Monday 9 November
Woodgate Road, 09:00 to 19:30, for four tie-ins that commission a new water main.
Water02 Nov 2026
Leak detection in Kenilworth, Racecourse, Kenridge and Gunnery this week
Teams will be out from Monday 2 to Friday 6 November between 09:30 and 15:00. No shut-off is planned.
Weather02 Nov 2026
SAWS warns of a very strong El Niño and a hotter, drier spring
Below-normal rainfall is expected over most of the country for October to January, with above-normal temperatures.
Dams01 Oct 2026
Dams at 75.7% going into the final month of the rainy season
The City reported levels 16 points below the previous year and asked households to cut use by at least 10%.
Restrictions22 May 2026
George eases water restrictions to Level 2B and lifts emergency tariffs
The municipality relaxed its restriction level from 22 May 2026.
Restrictions01 Mar 2026
Stellenbosch moves to Level 2 water restrictions
Level 2 restrictions have applied in Stellenbosch Municipality since 1 March 2026.
Guide02 Nov 2026
What the dam percentage actually means
Megalitres, full supply capacity, and why the City and the national department publish slightly different numbers.
Guide02 Nov 2026
How South Africa’s fuel price is set each month
The first Wednesday, the basic fuel price, levies, and the daily slate that lets us estimate the next change.
Guide02 Nov 2026
Water restriction levels, in plain language
Each municipality sets its own levels and rules. Here is how to read them and where we get them.
Guide02 Nov 2026
Cutting 10% at home without noticing
Cape Town’s average is about 152 litres per person a day. The City asks for 10% less. Here is where it goes.
Guide02 Nov 2026
What to do when the water goes off
A short checklist for planned shut-offs and unplanned bursts.
Editorial by Tap & Tank (Bit Primitive (Pty) Ltd). Figures are quoted from the sources linked in each item and were checked on 2 Nov 2026. Corrections: jpvdm@bitprimitive.com.