Power Outage in Benoni South, Ekurhuleni

Nearby outages

Current outages in other suburbs of the Benoni area. Not necessarily affecting Benoni South.

• Goedeburg, Brentwood Park (reported Thu, 12 Nov, 12:39)

Past power outages in Benoni South

• 28 Oct 2026 - posted for Actonville, Benoni South, Industrial Area, Emandleni, Tamboville, Wattville
  No end time was reported
• 27 Oct 2026 - posted for Actonville, Benoni South, Apex, Industrial Area, Emandleni, Msholozi
  No end time was reported
• 26 Jun 2026 - posted for Actonville, Benoni South, Apex, Industrial Area
  No end time was reported
• 26 Jun 2026 - posted for Actonville, Benoni South, Apex, Industrial Area
  No end time was reported

Outages posted for the wider Benoni depot area

Benoni South was not named in these notices, so they may or may not have affected it.

• 11 Nov 2026 - Posted for Petit (Benoni depot)
  An outage affecting Petit (Oak, Hazel, Elm) is under investigation. No estimated restoration time yet, next update at 14h00.
  No end time was reported · Source
• 10 Nov 2026 - Posted for Airfield, Blenheim, Defiant and 3 more (Benoni depot)
  An outage affecting Airfield, Blenheim, Defiant, Wellington, Design, and Whitey is due to theft and vandalism. A team is currently sourci...
  No end time was reported · Source
• 10 Nov 2026 - Posted for Cloverdene, Van Ryn (Benoni depot)
  Power interruption affecting Cloverdene and Van Ryn due to cable theft. Team is on site busy with repairs.
  No end time was reported · Source
• 10 Nov 2026 - Posted for Rynfield, Northmead (Benoni depot)
  Team is busy with repairs.
  No end time was reported · Source
• 09 Nov 2026 - Posted for Petit (Benoni depot)
  An outage is affecting Petit, Oak, Hazel, and Elm due to a faulty pole mounted transformer. A new transformer is being delivered.
  No end time was reported · Source
• 09 Nov 2026 - Posted for Lilyvale (Benoni depot)
  Portion of Lilyvale is affected by an outage due to two 11kV network wooden poles being broken. The department is sourcing new poles. Nex...
  No end time was reported · Source
• 06 Nov 2026 - Posted for Northmead (Benoni depot)
  A power outage is affecting parts of Northmead due to vandalism at a miniature substation.
  No end time was reported · Source
• 06 Nov 2026 - Posted for Hillcrest, Mayfield Ext 33, Apex and 1 more (Benoni depot)
  The City is aware of a power outage affecting Hillcrest, Mayfield Ext 33, Apex, and Msholozi. Teams have been dispatched to investigate t...
  No end time was reported · Source

When Will Electricity Come Back in Benoni South?

How long a power outage in Benoni South takes to fix depends on what caused it. These are the typical restoration times for the three fault categories the City of Ekurhuleni handles.

Unplanned fault

Most outages in Benoni South are fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults (tripped circuit) take 2-4 hours.

Cable theft

12-48 hours to repair, especially if specialised cable replacement is needed.

Planned work

City of Ekurhuleni notifies Benoni South residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.

Load rotation

Rolling outages on strained feeders, usually 2-4 hour windows announced the same day.

What to Do During a Power Outage in Benoni South

Quick checklist to follow while waiting for the City of Ekurhuleni to restore power in Benoni South.

• Switch off appliances at the wall to prevent damage from power surges when electricity returns.
• Leave one light switched on so you know when power is restored.
• Keep fridges and freezers closed - food stays cold for 4-6 hours if unopened.
• Use battery-powered lights instead of candles to reduce fire risk.
• Report the outage to the City of Ekurhuleni on 0860 543 000 if it has not been reported yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Benoni South

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