Power outage in 3 areas around Doornfontein

Started 16 Oct at 07:45. No recent reports. Restoration was not confirmed. Check area statuses.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 16 Oct 2026, 17:35 SAST

Started 16 Oct, 07:45 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Doornfontein

3 areas affectedCommunity reports

Latest update

Cable work advances

Electricity remains off in Doornfontein and other affected inner-city areas after the 12 October fire at Fort Substation. City Power has completed jointing four additional cables and is replacing three more in the tunnels; staged restoration is expected to continue, with full restoration targeted for 19 October, subject to progress and successful testing.

0 back on0 off3 no recent reports

85 reports

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16 Oct, 00:0016 Oct, 23:00 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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