Power outage in 5 areas around Fairmount

4 areas reporting power off. 1 back on.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 17 Oct 2026, 16:54 SAST

Started 17 Oct, 10:32 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Fairmount

5 areas affectedCommunity reports

Latest update

Outage area expanded

Electricity remains off in Fairvale and on Leigh Avenue, Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth Road and Victoria Avenue in Sandringham. Repairs are underway at Grenswold Substation after multiple faults damaged underground infrastructure; an uncertain estimate puts power returning in Sandringham around 8pm or 11pm. A connection issue is also mentioned in Glenhazel, and power is reported off at 49 George Avenue, Glensan. The outage may also affect part of Bramley.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

1 back on4 off

129 reports

Power offPower on

16 Oct, 18:0017 Oct, 17:30 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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