Power outage in 3 areas around Bardene

1 area reporting power off. 1 back on. 1 with no recent reports.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 13 Oct 2026, 11:30 SAST

Started 11 Oct, 20:44 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Bardene

3 areas affectedCommunity reports

Latest update

Cable repairs underway

Bardene remains without electricity amid the wider outage affecting Beyerspark, Bartlett and Anchor Road, linked to a cable fault. The Energy Department said repairs were due to resume this morning, 13 October; a Ward 22 update at 11:15 shows cable repair work underway. No restoration time is confirmed. Cable repairs are also underway in Witfield.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

1 back on1 off1 no recent reports

777 reports

Power offPower on

11 Oct, 20:0013 Oct, 13:00 SAST

Automatically summarised by ESP

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ESP automatically summarises community reports to help neighbours follow local outages. Reports may be incomplete, and restoration estimates can change.

“No recent reports” does not confirm that service is back. All times are South African Standard Time (SAST).

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