Power outage in 3 areas around Hillary

0 areas reporting power off. 0 back on. 2 may be back. 1 with no recent reports.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 13 Oct 2026, 05:52 SAST

Started 13 Oct, 04:22 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Hillary

3 areas affectedCommunity reports

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Fire still burning

Electricity is off on Skegness Avenue, Bankhead Road and Hillary Road in Mount Vernon, and on Parkside Avenue, Dickens Road, 1st Street and Second Street in Hillary. A faults team is expected to be assigned within 2–24 hours. Cllr Samantha Windvogel reports a substation fire on Park Road, Malvern; firefighters are on site, and the Electricity Department will attempt to isolate the fault once safe. Power may remain off near the substation until repairs are completed. A utility cabinet is visibly burning in Hillary.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

0 back on2 may be back0 off1 no recent reports

58 reports

Power offPower on

12 Oct, 14:0013 Oct, 13:00 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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