Tuesday, 22 October 2024 The Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, has commended uMngeni-uThukela Water for its recent positive AA+ rating by Fitch Ratings, attributing this significant achievement to prudent financial management and strong leadership at the KwaZulu-Natal water utility. This is the second year running that the Water Board has scored a… Continue reading MEDIA STATEMENT: MINISTER MAJODINA APPLAUDS UMNGENI-UTHUKELA WATER ON AA+ CREDIT RATING
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Appointment of new Chief Executive for uMngeni-uThukela Water
Sandile Mkhize returns to KZN to share experience and knowledge:The new CE of uMngeni-uThukela Water is living proof that, when a village raises a child, the adult returns the blessings many-fold. In taking up the post of Chief Executive of uMngeni-uThukela Water, Sandile Mkhize is returning home to give the province of KZN the benefit… Continue reading Appointment of new Chief Executive for uMngeni-uThukela Water
MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: DISRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY AT THE MIDMAR WATER WORKS DUE TO ESKOM POWER OUTAGE
Friday, 2 February 2024 The Midmar Water Works is currently not operating due to a power outage which Eskom has attributed to maintenance work in the area. Due to this power outage, uMngeni-uThukela is currently unable to supply bulk water to parts of the uMgungundlovu, Msunduzi Local Municipality, and the eThekwini Metro which are all… Continue reading MEDIA AND PUBLIC NOTICE: DISRUPTION OF WATER SUPPLY AT THE MIDMAR WATER WORKS DUE TO ESKOM POWER OUTAGE
Chief Executive 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]uMngeni-uThukela Water is a state-owned enterprise (SOE) mandated to provide bulk water and related services in the province. It is the second-largest Water Board in South Africa and employs over 1500 committed, motivated and enthusiastic employees in diverse professions, trades, and occupational levels. uMngeni-uThukela Water current strategic theme of being a “key partner that enables… Continue reading Chief Executive 5 Year Fixed Term Contract
Reduction of water supply from DV Harris Water Works due to pipeline damage by SANRAL contractor – 22 November 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE uMngeni-uThukela Water has embarked on repairs to a pipeline that was damaged on Monday, 20 November 2023 by a contractor engaged in SANRAL work. The damaged pipeline supplies water to the Umlaas Road Reservoir. As a result of the damage and the subsequent repair process, there has been a reduction in the flow… Continue reading Reduction of water supply from DV Harris Water Works due to pipeline damage by SANRAL contractor – 22 November 2023
Minister Mchunu congratulates uMngeni-uThukela Water on its AA+ Fitch rating
The Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa, Mr Senzo Mchunu, is pleased with the newly reconfigured uMngeni-uThukela Water’s National Long-Term rating at ‘AA+’, by Fitch Ratings. uMngeni-uThukela Water is an entity of the Department of Water and Sanitation, that came about following the reconfiguration of uMngeni-uThukela Water and Mhlathuze Water and… Continue reading Minister Mchunu congratulates uMngeni-uThukela Water on its AA+ Fitch rating
uMngeni-uThukela engages with stakeholders on bulk water tariffs
On Tuesday, 13 November 2023, the Executive Management of uMngeni-Uthukela engaged with various stakeholders including municipalities, the National Treasury, the South African Local Government Association, Siza Water, and Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority on proposed bulk water tariffs for the 2024/2025 period. In its presentation to stakeholders, uMngeni-uThukela stressed that, in preparation for the tariff review,… Continue reading uMngeni-uThukela engages with stakeholders on bulk water tariffs
Planned Electrical Maintenance Shutdown for Avondale Pump Station – Monday, 30 October 2023
The Avondale Pump Station will undergo a maintenance shutdown to allow for electrical work and servicing on two of its pumps. The shutdown will commence on Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 8am until 1 November 2023 at 16h00. On Tuesday, 31 October 2023, two pumps will be isolated to allow for the servicing of electrical… Continue reading Planned Electrical Maintenance Shutdown for Avondale Pump Station – Monday, 30 October 2023
Rains Prompt Water Release from Mvutshane Dam – Monday, 30 October 2023
Torrential rains over the past few weeks have significantly pushed up water levels in the Mvutshane Dam in Maphumulo under the ILembe District. On Monday, 30 October 2023, water levels at the dam reached the 70% mark which exceeds the stipulated safe operating levels that require the Mvutshane Dam to be maintained at between 40%… Continue reading Rains Prompt Water Release from Mvutshane Dam – Monday, 30 October 2023
UMNGENI-UTHUKELA RICHARDS BAY OPERATIONS TO CONDUCT 24-HOUR MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN Monday, 23 October 2023
The maintenance shutdown will last for 24-hours from 8am on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 until 8am on Wednesday, 25 October 2023. The Nsezi Water Treatment Plant shutdown is to allow for work to be conducted on the chlorine contact tank and forms part of the Plant upgrades currently underway. A leak will also be repaired… Continue reading UMNGENI-UTHUKELA RICHARDS BAY OPERATIONS TO CONDUCT 24-HOUR MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN Monday, 23 October 2023