Power outage in 3 areas around Gezina

1 area reporting power off. 2 back on.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 20 Oct 2026, 08:48 SAST

Started 19 Oct, 22:04 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around Gezina

3 areas affectedCommunity reports

Latest update

Investigation ongoing

Electricity remains off across several streets in Rietfontein, including 20th Avenue, 14th Avenue and 17th Avenue. The 132 kV trip is still under investigation, with no work completed as of 09:00 on 20 October.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

2 back on1 off

725 reports

Power offPower on

19 Oct, 22:0021 Oct, 08:00 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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