Power outage in 6 areas around Drie Ziek Ext 1

Started 19 Oct at 13:30. No recent reports. Restoration was not confirmed. Check area statuses.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 19 Oct 2026, 19:23 SAST

Started 19 Oct, 13:30 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Drie Ziek Ext 1

6 areas affectedCommunity reports

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Repair difficulties

Electricity remains weak in Drieziek 3, where repairs are underway. Power is reported out in Drie Ziek Ext 6, Ext 7B near Amsai, businesses in Ext 5, and Orange Farm Ext 2 and Ext 7. Power is back around Rea, Moyisela and Amsai, and in Drieziek proper; in Drie Ziek Ext 1, it is back but still weak. Eskom is aware of the problem and is struggling to fix it.

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19 Oct, 13:0021 Oct, 06:30 SAST

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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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