Public notices

Area alerts

Active synthetic civic notices by area, ward, severity and affected department. Public alerting remains human-reviewed.

Warning

Water pressure monitoring

Low pressure reported across parts of the area; crews are validating valve status.

Area: Chatsworth · Ward 73

Department: Water & Sanitation

Created May 16 22:35 UTC

Urgent

Unplanned feeder outage

Electricity disruption affecting pockets of Phoenix; restoration estimate pending field confirmation.

Area: Phoenix · Ward 52

Department: Electricity

Created May 16 21:35 UTC

Warning

Stormwater road caution

Standing water and blocked drains reported near low-lying crossings. Drive with caution.

Area: Isipingo · Ward 68

Department: Roads & Stormwater

Created May 16 20:35 UTC

Info

Refuse route delay

Collection teams are running behind schedule; keep bins accessible until the route is cleared.

Area: Umlazi · Ward 80

Department: Waste Management

Created May 16 19:35 UTC

Warning

Commuter corridor safety notice

Metro safety teams are monitoring repeated reports near evening commuter points.

Area: Durban CBD · Ward 26

Department: Metro Police/Public Safety

Created May 16 18:35 UTC

Urgent

Heavy rain runoff watch

Rainfall may affect roads, informal drainage channels and low bridges; avoid crossing flooded roads.

Area: Amanzimtoti · Ward 97

Department: Disaster Management

Created May 16 17:35 UTC

Warning

Illegal dumping hotspot

Repeat dumping reports are being reviewed for cleanup and enforcement response.

Area: Clermont · Ward 92

Department: Waste Management

Created May 16 16:35 UTC

Critical

Informal burning risk

Open burning reports near dense housing require urgent safety review and public caution.

Area: KwaMashu · Ward 55

Department: Fire & Rescue

Created May 16 15:35 UTC

Warning

Weather disruption advisory

High winds and localized storms may affect trees, power lines and road visibility.

Area: Pinetown · Ward 23

Department: Disaster Management

Created May 16 14:35 UTC

Info

Planned resurfacing

Night works scheduled on selected lanes; expect delays and follow temporary signage.

Area: Bluff · Ward 66

Department: Roads & Stormwater

Created May 16 13:35 UTC

Critical

Severe Weather Warning

Severe thunderstorms and strong winds expected this evening. Secure loose objects and stay indoors.

Area: All Areas · All Wards

Department: Disaster Management

Created May 16 05:29 UTC

Warning

Road Closure - Phoenix Highway

Phoenix Highway closed between 10:00-14:00 today for emergency repairs.

Area: Phoenix · Ward 52

Department: Roads & Stormwater

Created May 16 04:29 UTC

Urgent

Flood Warning - Heavy Rain Expected

Heavy rainfall expected. Low-lying areas may experience flooding. Residents advised to take precautions.

Area: Cato Manor · Ward 28

Department: Disaster Management

Created May 16 03:29 UTC

Urgent

Load Shedding Stage 2

Stage 2 load shedding in effect. Check schedule for affected times.

Area: Umlazi · Ward 80

Department: Electricity

Created May 16 01:29 UTC

Warning

Planned Water Maintenance

Water supply will be interrupted on Saturday 17 May from 08:00 to 16:00 for maintenance work.

Area: Chatsworth · Ward 73

Department: Water & Sanitation

Created May 15 19:29 UTC

Warning

Increased Patrols

Metro Police increasing patrols in the area following recent incidents.

Area: Bluff · Ward 66

Department: Metro Police/Public Safety

Created May 15 13:29 UTC

Info

Waste Collection Delay

Waste collection delayed by one day this week due to public holiday.

Area: Hillcrest · Ward 8

Department: Waste Management

Created May 15 07:29 UTC

Warning

Air Quality Advisory

Elevated air pollution levels due to industrial activity. Sensitive individuals should limit outdoor exposure.

Area: Merebank · Ward 70

Department: Environmental Health

Created May 14 19:29 UTC