Pretoria & Tshwane Power Outages Today
Live power outage updates for Pretoria, Centurion, Mamelodi, Soshanguve, Mabopane, Hammanskraal, Atteridgeville and the rest of Tshwane. Updated every 5 minutes.
As of 00:40 SAST on Friday, 23 October 2026, the City of Tshwane has confirmed 9 active power outages (Njala, Soshanguve W, Jakaranda substations) - explosion investigation; investigating explosion. 1 038 Tshwane residents are reporting power off across 137 suburbs, including Queenswood, Waverley, Waterkloof.
Recent Power Outage Reports in Tshwane
Suburbs where residents have logged power-off reports on the City of Tshwane notification system. City-confirmed outages from the last 24h are pinned at the top; the rest is sorted by most recent report.
Current Power Outages in Tshwane
@HettieNene The City is currently investigating reports of an explosion on the Hans Strydom route, next to Nellmapius X24. The Energy and Electricity Business Unit is investigating whether this incident may be linked to the power outage affecting large parts of Pretoria East
@dailykickof The City is currently investigating reports of an explosion on the Hans Strydom route, next to Nellmapius X24. The Energy and Electricity Business Unit is investigating whether this incident may be linked to the power outage affecting large parts of Pretoria East
@Frostyy22344 The City is currently investigating reports of an explosion on the Hans Strydom route, next to Nellmapius X24. The Energy and Electricity Business Unit is investigating whether this incident may be linked to the power outage affecting large parts of Pretoria East.
@NXTWAVESTUDIOS The City is currently investigating reports of an explosion on the Hans Strydom route, next to Nellmapius X24. The Energy and Electricity Business Unit is investigating whether this incident may be linked to the power outage affecting large parts of Pretoria East.
@CNoxiie The City is currently investigating reports of an explosion on the Hans Strydom route, next to Nellmapius X24. The Energy and Electricity Business Unit is investigating whether this incident may be linked to the power outage affecting large parts of Pretoria East.
Report a Power Outage in Tshwane
Is your power off and it is not load shedding? Report it to the City of Tshwane so technicians can be dispatched. Have your street address and account number ready.
- Online: powerfailure.tshwane.gov.za
- SMS: send power + your account number to 082 612 0333
- Follow on X: @CityTshwane
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Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Tshwane
Is there a power outage in Tshwane today?
Yes, the City of Tshwane has confirmed 9 active power outages. See the live updates above for the affected substations, areas, and estimated restoration times. 1 038 residents are also logging the same fault on the City's public notification system.
How do I report a power outage in Pretoria, Centurion or Mamelodi?
Call the City of Tshwane on 012 358 9999 (24/7), report online at powerfailure.tshwane.gov.za, or SMS the word "power" followed by your account number to 082 612 0333. Have your street address and account number ready - it helps the City locate the fault faster.
Why is the power off in my Tshwane area?
The most common causes in Tshwane are cable theft and vandalism (especially in older suburbs), tripped circuit breakers after storms, transformer faults, and load reduction during peak demand on overloaded feeders. For specific faults, check the active and recent outages above - the City of Tshwane publishes the substation and cause where known.
How long do power outages last in Tshwane?
Most unplanned power outages in Tshwane 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, especially when specialised equipment is needed. Planned maintenance usually lasts 6-10 hours during the day.
What is the difference between a power outage and load shedding in Tshwane?
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 load reduction on an overloaded feeder. This page tracks unplanned outages and load reductions. For load shedding schedules, see our per-suburb schedule pages.
Are there scheduled blackouts in Pretoria today?
No scheduled blackouts have been announced for Pretoria or wider Tshwane right now. We re-check the official City of Tshwane channel every 5 minutes - if a planned outage is announced, it appears in the Scheduled Blackouts and Planned Maintenance section above. Scheduled blackouts are planned power outages for substation maintenance, cable upgrades or transformer work, usually 6-10 hours during the day.
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