RAND WATER BOARD - Rand Water - Cybersecurity incident update BIRW

Rand Water - Cybersecurity incident update BIRW

RAND WATER

Rand Water is established in terms of the Water Services Act, 1997 (the Act). Through the Department of Water and Sanitation and duly represented by the Minister of Water and Sanitation, the Government of the Republic of South Africa is the sole shareholder of Rand Water. In terms of the Act, Rand Water's primary activity is the provision of bulk water supply services (potable bulk water and sanitation services) within the predetermined service area.

(Rand Water or the Issuer)
Bond Issuer Code: BIRW

Cybersecurity incident update

Rand Water wishes to advise noteholders that it is currently responding to a cybersecurity incident affecting certain information technology systems. The incident is being actively investigated and managed with the support of relevant internal and external specialists. 

Rand Water confirms that its critical operational activities, including water treatment processes, water quality control systems and bulk water supply operations, remain fully operational and continue to function normally. Regular water quality monitoring and testing remain in place to ensure the continued delivery of safe potable water in accordance with applicable standards.

The Issuer further confirms that its treasury operations continue to operate through its disaster recovery environment and that it continues to meet all of its obligations in respect of its listed debt securities. There is currently no indication of any missing funds or impairment of Rand Water's ability to service its debt obligations or meet its obligations to noteholders arising from the incident.

Rand Water continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide further updates to the market should any material developments arise.

3 September 2026

Debt Sponsor
Nedbank Corporate Investment Banking, a division of Nedbank Limited

Rand Water information:  522 Impala Road, Glenvista, 2058, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa PO Box 1127, Johannesburg, 2000, www.randwater.co.za

For further information, please contact: 
Nedbank: Debt Sponsor
Email: debtsponsor@nedbank.co.za

Rand Water:  Lucky Ncobela: Debt Officer
Cell: +27 83 212 0706
Email: Lncobela@randwater.co.za
Date: 03/09/2026 05:42:00
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