Power outage in 2 areas around 700 Scheme

Started 10 Oct at 19:29. No recent reports. Restoration was not confirmed. Check area statuses.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 11 Oct 2026, 08:30 SAST

Started 10 Oct, 19:29 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around 700 Scheme

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Electricity is off in White City, Masimini, Tornado, Highland, Ekuthuleni, Hostels, Extensions 1, 4 and 6, Mthembu Village, Gugulethu, Deep Levels and Overline in Kwa-Thema. A social media screenshot reports switchgear faults at the Kwathama Sub A substation and a transformer fault in Monareng; repairs are continuing tomorrow. No restoration time has been provided.

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