Power outage in 2 areas around Balmoral Estate

Started 16 Oct at 12:22. No recent reports. Restoration was not confirmed. Check area statuses.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 16 Oct 2026, 15:53 SAST

Started 16 Oct, 12:22 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Balmoral Estate

2 areas affectedCommunity reports

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Repair taking longer

Electricity remains off in De Deur Estate and other affected areas while cable repairs are underway. Cable theft is reported as the cause in De Deur Estate; the earlier estimate of about two hours has been exceeded. In Balmoral Estate, someone reports an unannounced power interruption affecting appliances; Savanna Bond is also still without power. A municipal notice reports a cable-theft outage in Savannah City, with Eskom teams attending and no restoration time available.

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16 Oct, 01:0017 Oct, 00:30 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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