City of Tshwane deputy mayor and MMC for finance Eugen Modise photo Dimakatso Modipa
By Eugene Modise
Acting mayor and MMC for Finance
The City of Tshwane has noted public concern regarding reports of an increase in typhoid cases.
While there has been a seasonal rise in cases across the district, this pattern occurs every year and is not unusual during the warmer months.
Deputy Mayor and MMC for finance said the City wishes to assure residents that the situation is being closely monitored and that there is no cause for alarm.
As of 31 October 2025, a total of 48 laboratory-confirmed cases of enteric fever (typhoid) have been reported across the Tshwane District since 01 January 2025.
Most of these were recorded in Hammanskraal and Bronkhorstspruit.
This compares to 35 cases over the same period in the previous year.
Importantly, no new cases have been detected since the final epidemiological week of October (2026 October 2025).
Health authorities have confirmed that the reported cases are not linked, and investigations into possible sources of infection are continuing.
Daily water-quality testing is being conducted across the Citys network and through independent laboratories.
To date, no Salmonella Typhi bacteria have been detected in any municipal or tanker-supplied water samples.
All treated water supplied to residents continues to meet the South African National Standard (SANS 241) for drinking water quality.
To ensure continued coordination, a joint briefing meeting was held on 3 November 2025 between the Minister of Water and Sanitation, the City of Tshwane, and the Gauteng Provincial Government.
It was a constructive engagement focused on reviewing the latest epidemiological data and water-quality results, and on strengthening joint monitoring, communication, and response measures across all three spheres of government.
The City cautions political parties and individuals against using public health issues for political gain.
Spreading false or misleading information risks causing unnecessary panic and undermines the efforts of health professionals working to protect communities.
Residents are encouraged to follow the City’s official communication channels for verified and up-to-date information.
As a precaution, residents are reminded to practise good hygiene by washing hands regularly with soap and clean water, storing drinking water safely, and avoiding the use of untreated river or borehole water for domestic purposes.
Anyone experiencing persistent fever, headache, or abdominal pain should visit their nearest clinic immediately.
The City remains committed to transparency and to working with all spheres of government to protect public health and keep residents informed.
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