Emergency response teams have been mobilised to assist Beaufort West in the Western Cape after the town's main water pipeline was damaged during severe flooding last week, according to SABC News. The damage has left the town facing a water crisis, prompting authorities to deploy assistance to affected residents. Efforts are under way to address the supply disruption caused by the flood damage to critical infrastructure.

Rand Water, South Africa's biggest water utility, has been hit by a cyberattack, TechCentral reports. According to the utility, operations continue as usual and there has been no impact to the country's water supply. Further details about the nature of the attack or who was responsible were not provided in the initial report.

The City of Johannesburg has secured a loan of R3.8 billion aimed at addressing its electricity issues. The funds will be used to tackle the backlog in maintenance and major capital works, which is expected to take time to resolve.

According to The Citizen Business, South Africa loses approximately R26 billion annually due to water losses, with nearly half of its treated water not reaching end users.

A court has issued a ruling that halts Eskom's ultimatum regarding the cut-off or take-over of services in the Dr Beyers Naudé Municipality. The decision confirms the legal requirements necessary for the Distribution Agency Agreement, clarifying the obligations and processes involved in the municipality's dealings with Eskom.

Johannesburg has taken out a significant loan to address its electricity issues, as the city's power infrastructure and billing systems require urgent improvements. A survey indicated that only 38% of residents were satisfied with their electricity services in 2023/2024, a sharp decline from 77% in 2017/18. The auditor general reported that the city allocated only 1% of its operating budget for maintenance in 2024/25, well below the recommended 8%.