Power outage in 2 areas around Hyde Park

2 areas reporting power off. 0 back on.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 17 Oct 2026, 10:40 SAST

Started 16 Oct, 06:05 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Hyde Park

2 areas affectedCommunity reports

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Water supply affected

Electricity remains off in Tweedale and other parts of Illovo and Hyde Park; City Power is investigating the remaining outages. The outage has also affected pumps at the Illovo Water Tower and Reservoir at 41 Fricker Road, causing possible water interruptions in areas supplied by the tower; no restoration estimate is confirmed.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

0 back on2 off

122 reports

Power offPower on

16 Oct, 06:0017 Oct, 12:00 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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