Region C Disaster Management Advisory Sub-Forum

15/06/2026

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-05-31-roads-shops-factories-and-homes-threatened-by-sinkholes-as-illegal-mining-hollows-out-joburg/

Sinkholes are collapsing major arterial roads, opening inside upmarket residential estates and even beneath shops and factories as illegal miners tunnel under Johannesburg, forcing businesses and resi…

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

Let’s Get Ready, Joburg!

is 3 days away.

Residents are encouraged to start storing water now to help prepare households for the planned maintenance period.

✅ Use clean containers with tight lids
✅ Keep water in a cool, dark place
✅ Don’t forget water for pets & cooking!

The sooner you start, the better prepared you'll be.

11/05/2026

The South African Weather Service has issued a warning for heavy rains, light snowfall, and extreme cold conditions in parts of the country, which may result in hazardous conditions. South Africans are encouraged to exercise extreme caution when going outdoors.

03/02/2026

Frustrated residents across Midrand and parts of Johannesburg have been without water for a few days.