Diederick Stopforth

TSHWANE WATER CRISIS: RESERVOIRS REMAIN CRITICALLY LOW IN FOUR REGIONS The City of Tshwane has warned that its bulk water supply network remains under severe pressure, particularly in Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6, despite overnight interventions to replenish reservoirs. High water consumption continues to outpace incoming supply, leaving several reservoirs critically low and contributing to ongoing supply interruptions. Key areas affected: 🔴 REGION 1 – Soshanguve and Mabopane Soshanguve L Reservoir remains critically low. Mabopane Main Reservoir remains under pressure. Higher-lying areas are affected by limited pumping capacity. 🔴 REGION 3 – Klapperkop, Carina and Heights Klapperkop Reservoir remains critically low. Heights HL reservoirs are below 10%. Heights LL South-West is completely empty. Heights LL North-East remains critically low. Pumping to areas served by Carina Pump Station is expected to resume. 🔴 REGION 4 – Atteridgeville, Laudium and surrounding areas Several reservoirs remain low: Rooihuiskraal: 29–30%. Louwlardia: 31%. Brakfontein: 22%. Bakenkop East: 20%. Bakenkop West: 31%. Atteridgeville HL and Laudium remain critically low. Erasmia has shown some improvement. 🔴 REGION 6 – Mamelodi and surrounding areas Mamelodi R3 and R4 remain under close monitoring. Eersterust and Erasmusrand also require attention. Garsfontein, Elardus Park and Moreleta have more favourable storage levels. CITY’S URGENT APPEAL @CityTshwane is urging residents to drastically reduce water consumption and use water for essential needs only. Residents are asked to: Stop watering gardens. Avoid washing vehicles. Avoid filling swimming pools. Reduce all non-essential water consumption. The City says improvements at some reservoirs remain fragile and could quickly be reversed if consumption stays high. BOTTOM LINE: Despite overnight interventions, Tshwane’s water crisis continues. Several reservoirs remain critically low, and sustained water savings are essential to restore supply and prevent further interruptions.

NEARLY TWO WEEKS MISSING: FAMILY STILL SEARCHING FOR 27-YEAR-OLD SERAH-LEE VENTER IN PRETORIA The search continues for 27-year-old Serah-Lee Venter, who has been missing since Tuesday, 29 September 2026. Serah-Lee was last seen in Theresapark, Pretoria, Gauteng, and her whereabouts remain unknown. As of Sunday, 11 October 2026, almost two weeks have passed since she was last seen. Her photograph is being circulated in the hope that someone may recognise her and provide information that could help locate her. 👤 MISSING PERSON DETAILS 🔹 Full name: Serah-Lee Venter 🔹 Age: 27 years 🔹 Last seen: Theresapark, Pretoria 🔹 Province: Gauteng 🔹 Date last seen: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 🔹 Hair colour: Dyed blonde 🔹 Eye colour: Green 🔹 Current whereabouts: Unknown 🚔 POLICE REPORT UPDATE According to information received, the disappearance has been recorded with the police. The family has provided the following Occurrence Book (OB) reference number: 📋 OB Number: 757/10/2026 A formal case number has not yet been provided. The OB number can be quoted when sharing relevant information with the police. 🔎 HAVE YOU SEEN SERAH-LEE? We are appealing particularly to residents of Theresapark, Pretoria North, Akasia and surrounding Gauteng communities to help circulate this appeal. Someone may have seen Serah-Lee since 29 September without knowing that she is missing. If you have information about her whereabouts or believe you may have seen her, please come forward. 📞 CONTACT NUMBER ☎️ 076 905 8874 📱 WhatsApp messages are also welcome. Alternatively, contact your nearest police station and provide the OB reference number. #MissingPersonSouthAfrica