Nasiphi Moya
Health authorities, led by Dr Moya, confirm Tshwane’s municipal water is safe, with tests showing no traces of typhoid. Recorded cases are stabilising, and officials continue investigating other sources while urging residents to maintain hygiene and use treated water.
Dr Moya and health authorities have reassured Tshwane residents that the city’s drinking water remains safe following a recent typhoid outbreak. Comprehensive water‑quality tests across the municipal network show no traces of the Salmonella Typhi bacterium, confirming that treated water meets national safety standards.
Since January, Tshwane has recorded 48 laboratory‑confirmed typhoid cases, slightly higher than the 35 cases during the same period last year. Officials emphasise that the increase reflects seasonal trends rather than water contamination, and most patients have recovered.
Tests conducted on treated municipal water, boreholes, and water tankers all returned negative results, a development Dr Moya and the Department of Water and Sanitation praised as evidence of the city’s swift and effective response. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
While the water supply is confirmed safe, investigations remain ongoing to identify other potential sources of infection, including food safety or sanitation lapses. Communities are urged to maintain strict hygiene practices, use treated piped water, and avoid untreated sources such as rivers, dams, or boreholes.
