Power outage in 2 areas around Lilianton

2 areas reporting power off. 0 back on.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 13 Oct 2026, 12:55 SAST

Started 13 Oct, 05:31 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Lilianton

2 areas affectedCommunity reports

Latest update

Fault testing continues

Electricity remains off in Witfield, Biddulph, Lilianton and Lowther, including Green Street in Witfield. Cable repairs are complete, but technicians are still testing after encountering a fault and are waiting for a test van to help locate it; the call center had expected testing by 4pm.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

0 back on2 off

106 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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