Ekurhuleni Power Outage Today
Live power outage updates for Germiston, Kempton Park, Boksburg, Benoni, Springs, Alberton, Brakpan, Edenvale and the rest of the East Rand. Updated every 15 minutes.
As of 18:45 SAST on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, Ekurhuleni is reporting 10 active power outages across Germiston, Boksburg, Alberton, including in Roodekop industry, Trident, Phumula, Wadeville, Cinderella. 4 planned maintenance windows are scheduled. 29 further outages were reported across 8 depots in the past two weeks. 1 outage has been restored recently.
Current Power Outages in Ekurhuleni
Power is out in Roodekop industry, Trident, Phumula, Roodekop ext 31, Roodekop ext 25, and Mapleton ext 10. A team is attending to the outage.
Energy department is aware of an outage affecting Wadeville, Guthrie rd, Moore rd, Lamp rd, Rheem rd, Niemann rd, Fire station, Shad rd, Galjoen rd, Kabeljou rd, Snapper rd, Lantern rd, Steenbras rd, and Tuna rd. Team dispatched to investigate.
Power outage affecting Cinderella, Parkrand, Libradene, and Farrar Park. Technical team is investigating.
Power outage affecting Florentia, Alberante, New Redruth, Verwoerd Park, South Crest, Alberton CBD, Randhart, New Market, and Alrode. Technical team will investigate.
Power outage affecting Florentia, Alberante, New Redruth, Verwoed Park, South Crest, CBD, Radhart, New Market, and Alrode; cause and estimated restoration time are yet to be established.
Power outage affecting Thokoza, Eden Park, Greenfield, Albertsdal, Brackendowns, and Alrode South. Team is on site investigating.
Power outages affecting Sunward Park, Parklands, Van Dyk Park, Freeway Park, Libradene, and Parkrand. A technical team has been dispatched to investigate.
Northmead and Rynfield are affected by a cable fault. Team is busy onsite. Next update will be provided at 18:00.
Outage affecting Northmead, Rynfield, Farramere, and Airfield. The cause is not established and a team is investigating. There is no estimated restoration time at the moment.
Power outage affecting Glen Marais, Allen Grove, Norkem Park, and Birchleigh North. Major Power Transformer Service is underway.
Scheduled Blackouts and Planned Maintenance in Ekurhuleni
Recent Power Outages in Ekurhuleni
Outages reported in the past two weeks without a public restoration update. If you are in one of these areas and your power is back, assume the fault has been repaired. If power is still off, call the City of Ekurhuleni on 0860 543 000.
Alberton (6)
Benoni (7)
Boksburg (3)
Brakpan (1)
Germiston (2)
Kempton Park (8)
Tembisa (1)
Thembisa (1)
Recently Restored Power Supply
Recent City of Ekurhuleni updates (70)
Live chronological feed of every City of Ekurhuleni post across active, planned, and recently-restored outages. Sourced from @City_Ekurhuleni.
- New outage1h agoTue, 20 Oct, 17:46Germiston Energy Department is aware of Outage, Affecting: Roodekop industry Trident Phumula Roodekop ext 31 Roodekop ext 25 Mapleton ext 10 & Surrounding areas Team attending to the outage. Next update 19h30Areas: Roodekop industry, Trident, Phumula, Roodekop ext 31, Roodekop ext 25, Mapleton ext 10
- New outage3h agoTue, 20 Oct, 15:42Germiston energy department is aware of outage in Wadeville, affecting: Guthrie rd Moore rd Lamp rd Rheem rd Niemann rd Fire station Shad rd Galjoen rd Kabeljou rd Snapper rd Lantern rd Steenbras rd Tuna rd & Surroundings Team dispatched to investigate. Next update 18h00Areas: Wadeville
- Update4h agoTue, 20 Oct, 14:53Benoni Outage Update Affecting: Portion of Northmead, Rynfield Due to Cable fault Team is busy onsite. No ERT at the moment. Next update will be provided at 18:00Areas: Northmead, Rynfield
- New outage8h agoTue, 20 Oct, 10:51⚡ #BenoniPowerUpdate The City is aware of a power outage affecting parts of Northmead, Rynfield, New Modder, and surrounding areas. 🔎 Cause: Cable fault 🛠️ Current status: The technical team is on site locating the fault. https://t.co/gVWkzeVcmCAreas: Northmead, Rynfield, New Modder
- Update8h agoTue, 20 Oct, 10:21Benoni Outage Update Affecting: Portion of Northmead, Rynfield. Due to Cable fault. Team is on site busy with fault location No ERT at the moment. Next update will be provided at 14:00 tomorrowAreas: Northmead, Rynfield
- New outage10h agoTue, 20 Oct, 08:58Boksburg Energy Department is aware of Power Outage affecting: Cinderella Parkrand Libradene Farrar Park The technical team is already on site investigating. Ert will be communicated once the fault is identified and located.Areas: Cinderella, Parkrand, Libradene, Farrar Park
- New outage10h agoTue, 20 Oct, 08:36⚡ #BoksburgPowerUpdate The City is aware of a power outage affecting the following areas: 📍 Cinderella 📍 Parkrand 📍 Libradene 📍 Farrar Park Our technical team will investigate to determine the cause of the outage. https://t.co/blCtXw4TuqAreas: Cinderella, Parkrand, Libradene, Farrar Park
- New outage10h agoTue, 20 Oct, 08:35⚡ #AlbertonPowerUpdate The City is aware of a power outage affecting the following areas: 📍 Florentia, Alberante, New Redruth, Verwoerd Park, South Crest, Alberton CBD, part of Randhart, New Market, Alrode, and surrounding areas. https://t.co/9RzeW2UOiOAreas: Florentia, Alberante, New Redruth, Verwoerd Park, South Crest, Alberton CBD +3
- New outage11h agoTue, 20 Oct, 07:19Alberton Energy Department is aware of outage affecting: Florentia Alberante New Redruth Verwoed Park South Crest CBD Part of Radhart New Market Alrode And surroundings Team will investigate and ERT will be provided once the cause of the outage has been establishedAreas: Florentia, Alberante, New Redruth, Verwoed Park, South Crest, Radhart +2
- New outage1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 13:19‼️AlbertonPower‼️ Power outage affecting Thokoza Eden Park Greenfield Albertsdal Brackendowns Alrode South Team on site investigating and ERT will be communicated once the cause of the outage has been established. https://t.co/6JxmOkJ3ZCAreas: Thokoza, Eden Park, Greenfield, Albertsdal, Brackendowns, Alrode South
- Update1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 13:17‼️Benoni Outage Update‼️*Affected Area(s)*: Portion of Northmead, Rynfield, Farramere and Airfield *Reason for Power Outage(s)*:Cable fault *Current Status*: Power restored with exception of Rynfield and Northmead. However, team is busy with fault location. Next update 16h00. https://t.co/mVRS1x76mWAreas: Northmead, Rynfield, Farramere, Airfield
- Update1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 13:15⚡ KEMPTON PARK POWER UPDATE 🔌 📍Birchleigh North Areas: Pongola River, Mooifontein & surrounding areas 🚨Cause: Theft & vandalism of electrical infrastructure ⏳ERT: 23:59 🔎 Cause: Cable fault 🛠️Status: Fault isolation in progress ⏳ERT: To be communicatedAreas: Birchleigh North, Pongola River, Mooifontein
- New outage1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 13:04⚡ #AlbertonPowerUpdate The City is aware of the power outage affecting the following areas: 📍 Thokoza 📍 Eden Park 📍 Greenfield 📍 Albertsdal 📍 Brackendowns 📍 Alrode South 🛠️ The technical team is on site investigating the cause of the outage. https://t.co/e4aeSWUD4KAreas: Thokoza, Eden Park, Greenfield, Albertsdal, Brackendowns, Alrode South
- New outage1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 12:53⚡#BenoniPowerUpdate The City is aware of the power outage affecting 📍parts of Cloverdene, Chief Luthuli, and surrounding areas. 🔎 Cause: Transformers tripped due to a protection fault. 🛠️ Current status: The technical team is investigating the outage https://t.co/h8lnQgRFfrAreas: Cloverdene, Chief Luthuli
- Update1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 11:56⚡ #KemptonParkPowerUpdate The City is attending to the following power outages in Kempton Park: 📍 Birchleigh North Affected areas: Pongola River, Mooifontein, and surrounding areas Cause: Theft and vandalism of electrical infrastructure 🕒 Estimated restoration time: 23:59 https://t.co/MVI438lAEsAreas: Birchleigh North, Pongola River, Mooifontein
- Planned1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 11:18⚡ #KemptonParkPowerUpdate Please note that a planned power interruption for network normalisation is scheduled as follows: 📅 Date: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 ⏰ Time: 08:30–17:00 (weather permitting) 📍 Affected streets: ▪️ Copper Road ▪️ Grader Street ▪️ Vuurslag Street https://t.co/kNFlzlOdNIAreas: Copper Road, Grader Street, Vuurslag Street
- New outage1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 10:04⚡ #BenoniPowerUpdate The City is aware of a power outage affecting 📍parts of Northmead, Rynfield, Farramere, Airfield, a portion of Cloverdene, Chief Luthuli, and surrounding areas. The cause of the outage has not yet been established. https://t.co/eBHqmnGA9RAreas: Northmead, Rynfield, Farramere, Airfield, Cloverdene, Chief Luthuli
- Update1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 08:50‼️ Benoni Outage Update ‼️ *Affected Area(s)*: Portion of Cloverdene, Chief Luthuli and surrounding *Reason for Power Outage(s)*: Not established yet *Current Status*: Team is on investigate *Estimated Time of Restoration*: No ERT at the moment. Next update be 14h00 https://t.co/P9lwd8hbM8Areas: Cloverdene, Chief Luthuli
- Update1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 08:48Benoni Outage Update ‼️ *Affected Area(s)*: Portion of Northmead, Rynfield, Farramere and Airfield *Reason for Power Outage(s)*: Not established yet *Current Status*: Team is on investigate *Estimated Time of Restoration*: No ERT at the moment. Next update 14h00 https://t.co/NeDXln5L83Areas: Northmead, Rynfield, Farramere, Airfield
- Update1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 08:26🔌 KEMPTON PARK UPDATE We are aware of the power outage in Glen Marais, Allen Grove, Norkem Park, and the surrounding areas. ✅ Glen Marais and Allen Grove ✅Birchleigh North ✅ Norkem Park *Site update* Major Power Transformer Service will be completed 09h30. NO ERT https://t.co/z3ppxtUrD1Areas: Glen Marais, Allen Grove, Norkem Park, Birchleigh North
- New outage1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 08:24*Boksburg Energy power outage* Boksburg Energy is aware of power outages affecting *Sunward Park * Parklands * Van Dyk Park * Freeway Park * Libradene * Parkrand Our technical team has been dispatched to the site to investigate the cause of the outage. https://t.co/KcxYSJ02gWAreas: Sunward Park, Parklands, Van Dyk Park, Freeway Park, Libradene, Parkrand
- New outage1d agoMon, 19 Oct, 08:05⚡ #BoksburgPowerUpdate The City is aware of a power outage affecting the following areas: ▪️ Sunward Park ▪️ Parklands ▪️ Van Dyk Park ▪️ Freeway Park ▪️ Libradene ▪️ Parkrand The technical team has been dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage. https://t.co/Lmp4PQrjGmAreas: Sunward Park, Parklands, Van Dyk Park, Freeway Park, Libradene, Parkrand
- Update3d agoSat, 17 Oct, 09:01Boksburg outage: Power outage affecting the following: * Windmill Park Ext 35, 36 & 38 * Boksburg Prison Our technical team has successfully located the fault last night. Repair work is scheduled to commence today, with power restoration expected by approximately 12:00. https://t.co/phi7eAZyPcAreas: Windmill Park Ext 35, Boksburg Prison
- Update3d agoSat, 17 Oct, 08:59‼️ Benoni Outage Update ‼️ *Affected Area(s)*: Mayfield and surroundings *Reason for Power Outage(s)*: Cable theft *Current Status*: Team will continue tomorrow morning with repairs, testing and restoration. *Estimated Time of Restoration*: Next update will be provided at 10:00.Areas: Mayfield
- Update3d agoSat, 17 Oct, 08:58‼️ Benoni Outage Update ‼️ *Affected Area(s)*: Portion of Fairleads, Portion of Crystal Park, Portion of Putfontein and surroundings. Power restored with exception of Putfontein. The team is finishing up with repairs. Testing & restoration in progress. ERT 10:00 https://t.co/2wrIygJAujAreas: Fairleads, Crystal Park, Putfontein
Report a Power Outage in Ekurhuleni
Is your power off and it is not load shedding? Report it to the City of Ekurhuleni Call Centre so technicians can be dispatched. Have your street address and meter number ready.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Ekurhuleni
Is there a power outage in Ekurhuleni today?
Yes, there are currently 10 active power outages reported in Ekurhuleni. See the live updates above for affected areas and depot information.
How do I report a power outage in Germiston, Boksburg or Kempton Park?
Call the City of Ekurhuleni Call Centre on 0860 543 000 (24/7) or email call.centre@ekurhuleni.gov.za. Have your street address and meter number ready so technicians can locate the fault faster.
Why is the power off in my Ekurhuleni area?
Common causes in Ekurhuleni are cable theft or vandalism (especially in industrial and informal areas), tripped circuit breakers after storms, transformer faults, and load rotation when a feeder is overloaded. For specific faults, check the list of active and recent outages above.
How long do power outages last in Ekurhuleni?
Most unplanned power outages in Ekurhuleni are fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults like tripped circuits are often restored in 2-4 hours. Cable theft or transformer damage can take 12-48 hours. Planned maintenance usually lasts 6-10 hours during the day.
What is the difference between a power outage and load shedding in Ekurhuleni?
Load shedding follows a national rotating schedule set by Eskom and affects everyone on a rotation. A power outage is local and unplanned - a cable fault, transformer failure, vandalism, or tripped breaker that only affects a specific suburb. This page tracks unplanned outages and load rotations. For load shedding schedules, see our per-suburb schedule pages.
Are there any scheduled blackouts in Ekurhuleni?
Yes, 4 scheduled blackouts have been announced. See the Scheduled Blackouts and Planned Maintenance section above for date, time, affected areas and depot for each one. Scheduled blackouts are planned power outages for substation maintenance, cable upgrades or transformer work - different from unplanned faults and from load shedding.
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