Johannesburg Water will repair Jan Smuts leak after City Power has isolated its cables
Ongoing engagements are taking place to ensure the required water leak repairs are carried out without compromising the electricity infrastructure.
There might finally be light at the end of the tunnel for the longstanding leak on 364 Jan Smuts Avenue in Craighall.
The publication first wrote about the persistent leak in October 2025.
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City Power confirmed on January 27 that it was aware of the electricity cables located within the excavation area.
“Ongoing engagements are taking place between City Power and Johannesburg Water to ensure that the required water leak repairs are carried out without compromising or damaging the electricity infrastructure,” noted Isaac Mangena, spokesperson of City Power.
Mangena added that a similar incident occurred in Industria about 10 years ago.
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“At that time, City Power was requested by Johannesburg Water to isolate the electricity supply to enable repairs. Unfortunately, during the repair process, City Power cables were damaged, resulting in an unplanned power interruption to customers.”
The spokesperson concluded that the incident highlights the critical need for increased caution, coordination, and infrastructure awareness when undertaking excavation and repair work in areas where services are closely located.
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