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Major water pipe burst causes flooding and sinkhole in Cowies Hill

IOL · 23 September 2026 at 18:31

Major water pipe burst causes flooding and sinkhole in Cowies Hill

A burst water pipeline flooded properties and damaged McBean Road in Cowies Hill, Pinetown, early on Tuesday.

Repairs restored water supplies, but access remained restricted while the road was made safe.

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