City of Tshwane
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South Africa
Nov 17, 2025
Flooding in Mamelodi, Ekangala and several other vulnerable areas, along with dozens of fallen trees across the city, were among the key incidents Tshwane emergency teams responded to during the weekend’s heavy rains.
Flooding in Mamelodi, Ekangala and several other vulnerable areas, along with dozens of fallen trees across the city, were among the key incidents Tshwane emergency teams responded to during the weekend’s heavy rains.
The City of Tshwane received a Level 9 severe weather warning from the South African Weather Service, signalling a high probability of widespread flooding, infrastructure damage and danger to life.
Although the warning signalled the potential for an extreme weather event, the city said the impact was less severe than initially forecast
According to the City, yards in Temba, Skierlik and surrounding communities were waterlogged, while a vehicle became stuck in mud in Ekangala. In another incident near Lavender and Paul Kruger streets, a car rolled into a river before emergency personnel carried out a safe extraction.
Tshwane’s call centres and emergency teams handled 35 reports of fallen trees in Pretoria West, Rooiwal, Gezina, Waverley, Mamelodi, Wonderboom, Horingsnestkrans, Faerie Glen, Tiger Valley, Menlo Park, Orchards and neighbouring suburbs.
Tswane mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya said low-lying bridges including Flower Street were closed proactively as water levels rose. “Quick and coordinated action across departments helped prevent injuries and limited further damage,” she said.
She said the weather also forced the Human Settlements Department to postpone the relocation of beneficiaries from Mamelodi to Pienaarspoort, while rearrangements and relocations scheduled for Ga-Rankuwa Units 23 and 25 were similarly delayed.
Despite the disruptions, the City said the severe conditions did not affect the provision of rudimentary services.
“While the worst outcomes were avoided, the rainy season has only just begun. The ground across Tshwane is already saturated from recent weather systems, increasing the likelihood of localised flooding in the coming days,” Moya said.
Moya said the city's emergency services will remain on high alert, and all departments will continue implementing the service level agreements in place with the Emergency Services Department.
“I urge residents to remain vigilant in the days ahead.The City of Tshwane extends its sincere gratitude to residents for their cooperation, responsible behaviour and patience throughout the weekend. Your willingness to follow warnings and work with our teams helped avert major incidents,” she said.
