Ekurhuleni power outages today (9 November 2026): affected areas, causes and when power returns
Palm Ridge and Sky City in Germiston have been without power since Sunday, and the City of Ekurhuleni now expects it back at 18:00 today. Benoni also has two outages. Here are the areas, causes and times.
Palm Ridge, its extensions and Sky City in Germiston are still without electricity, and the City of Ekurhuleni now expects power back at 18:00 today, Monday 9 November 2026. Crews found further damage on the transformer's 11 kV bushings and repairs are under way (City of Ekurhuleni on X).
The city first reported the outage in these areas at about 12:14 on Sunday 8 November, when it sent a team to investigate (City of Ekurhuleni on X). Two smaller outages in Benoni are also open today.
Which Ekurhuleni areas have no power today?
| Town | Areas affected | Cause given by the city | Restoration time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germiston | Palm Ridge and extensions, Sky City and surrounding areas | Damage on a transformer, including its 11 kV bushings | 18:00 today, revised (update) |
| Benoni | Petit, Oak, Hazel and Elm streets and surroundings | Faulty pole mounted transformer; a new one is being delivered | 20:00 today (update) |
| Benoni | Part of Lilyvale | Two broken wooden network poles; new poles being sourced | Not given yet (update) |
These are the outages the city has posted on its official X account since Sunday. Times are the city's estimates and can change.
Why is Palm Ridge and Sky City still off?
The city says further damage was found on the transformer's 11 kV bushings, the insulated parts that carry the cables into the transformer, and that repair work is in progress (City of Ekurhuleni on X). It has not given any other detail on the cause.
Is this load shedding?
No. These are local faults on the city's network, not load shedding. You can check the national status on Eskom's load shedding page.
Are there water problems in Ekurhuleni too?
Yes, in some areas. The city says parts of Tsakani, Nigel and Duduza are in a critical state and water tankers are serving the worst affected areas (City of Ekurhuleni on X). In Edenvale and Boksburg, areas served by the Signal Reservoir are critically supplied, and residents nearby are asked to use water sparingly (City of Ekurhuleni on X).
What should I do if my power is still off?
| What | How |
|---|---|
| Report an outage | Call the City of Ekurhuleni call centre on 0860 543 000 |
| [email protected] | |
| Online | Report it on the city's website or the My CoE app |
| Updates | Follow @City_Ekurhuleni on X |
Keep your reference number so the city can follow up, and switch off appliances to protect them from a surge when power returns.
FAQ
When will power be back in Palm Ridge and Sky City?
The City of Ekurhuleni gave a revised estimated restoration time of 18:00 on Monday 9 November 2026, after finding further damage on the transformer's 11 kV bushings.
Which Ekurhuleni areas have no power on 9 November 2026?
Palm Ridge and its extensions, Sky City and surrounding areas in Germiston, plus Petit, Oak, Hazel and Elm streets and part of Lilyvale in Benoni.
How do I report a power outage in Ekurhuleni?
Call the City of Ekurhuleni call centre on 0860 543 000, email [email protected] or use the city's website or My CoE app, and keep your reference number.
Sources
- City of Ekurhuleni on X: Germiston update, 9 November 2026
- City of Ekurhuleni on X: Palm Ridge and Sky City outage, 8 November 2026
- City of Ekurhuleni on X: Benoni Petit, Oak, Hazel and Elm
- City of Ekurhuleni on X: Benoni Lilyvale
- City of Ekurhuleni on X: Tsakani, Nigel and Duduza water
- City of Ekurhuleni on X: Edenvale and Boksburg water
- Eskom load shedding status
- City of Ekurhuleni: report it
- Image: Mike Peel, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
