Power outage in 2 areas around Eldorado Park

2 areas reporting power off. 0 back on.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 13 Oct 2026, 13:02 SAST

Started 13 Oct, 01:40 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Eldorado Park

2 areas affectedCommunity reports

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Damage assessment

A power trip at Orlando Switching Station, caused by vandalism to a communication cable, affects Lenasia Extensions 3–13, Bushkoppies, Kliptown, Klipspruit West Extensions 2 and 9, Olifantsvlei, Slovo Park and Eldorado Park, including Nancefield and Nirvana substations. City Power reports that cable vandalism damaged a pipe at Orlando Substation; crews are assessing the damage. Day-shift teams are investigating, and Eldorado Park power is expected to return between 3–5pm.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

0 back on2 off

175 reports

Power offPower on

12 Oct, 14:0013 Oct, 13:00 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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