Power is back on in 2 areas around Berea

Started 16 Oct at 18:26. All areas have reported it back on. Check area statuses.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 16 Oct 2026, 21:21 SAST

Started 16 Oct, 18:26 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Berea

2 areas affectedCommunity reports

Latest update

Outage

Electricity is off in Umbilo. A separate fault near Musgrave Road is affecting Berea, Glenwood and Bulwer, with technicians and switching staff attending.

2 back on0 off

30 reports

Power offPower on

15 Oct, 23:0016 Oct, 22:00 SAST

Automatically summarised by ESP

About this update

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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