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 Monday, 7 September 2026, the City of Tshwane has confirmed 9 active power outages (Broederstroom, Eldoraigne, Wierdapark substations) - All main feeders tripped; 132kV Transfomer 1 trip. 1 202 Tshwane residents are reporting power off across 154 suburbs, including Lotus Gardens, Doornpoort, Mamelodi.
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
#PowerAlert Power outage affecting Broedestroom. The city is aware of a power outage affecting the Broederstroom Substation. The following lines are affected: ▪️ BR Line ▪️ SN Line A technical team has been dispatched to investigate the fault. ETR: Not yet available.
#Poweroutage alert - parts of Centurion The City is aware of a medium-voltage power outage affecting the following areas: Lyttelton, Doringkloof and Irene. Switching team has been dispatched to investigate and attend to the outage. ETR s not yet available.
#Poweroutage alert - parts of Centurion The cCty is aware of a medium-voltage power outage affecting the following areas: Lyttelton, Doringkloof and Irene. Switching team has been dispatched to investigate and attend to the outage. ETR s not yet available.
#PowerUpdate: All main feeders from Eldoraigne Substation to Wierdapark Substation have tripped. Switching team busy onsite. Restoration time is not yet available.
#PowerAlert ⚠️⚡ 132kV Transfomer 1 at the Mamelodi 2 Substation has tripped. The following Secondary Substations are affected: • Hinterland Secondary Substation • Local areas Team enroute to attend.
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
Power Outages by Region
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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. 1 202 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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