Government acknowledges the significant hardship and disruption experienced by households, businesses, and communities across Gauteng, particularly in the three metros of Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni, following the motor explosion at Rand Water’s Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, 27 January 2026. We deeply regret the inconvenience, distress, and economic impact caused by low water pressure, temporary outages, and widespread supply interruptions, which were exacerbated by high water consumption during this period.