Power outages in Soweto
Live community reports of power off in Soweto, Johannesburg. Tap below to confirm if your power is off or back on so other residents see what's happening.
Resident reports · community signal
Power off in Soweto? Tell neighbours so others know.
Power off? Check what else it could be
Could be a load reduction, load shedding schedule, a prepaid/meter issue, a tripped switch, or a municipal fault.
Common questions
Is the power off in Soweto right now?
No reports in the last 24 hours. If your power's off right now, you might be the first to notice (or your specific street is affected on its own - a tripped substation or cable fault usually hits a small area). Tap "Power off" above to flag it.
How do I report an outage in Soweto?
Tap "Power off" on this page. One tap, no signup needed - your report is anonymous and helps other Soweto residents see if it's a wider outage or just their street. Tap "Back on" when power returns.
Why is my power off but nobody else is reporting?
You might be the first to notice, or your street is affected on its own (a tripped substation, cable fault or stolen cable usually hits a small area). Submit a report so other residents see it. If you're alone for several hours, log a call with Eskom (details below).
Report a power outage in Soweto
Page last refreshed: 2026/05/26, 14:02:42