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Tshwane power outages today (2 November 2026): affected areas, causes and when power returns

Hatfield, Hillcrest, Menlo Park, Brooklyn, Villieria, Claremont and Soshanguve Ext 8 are among the Tshwane areas without power on 2 November 2026. Here is what the City says.

By Reported Team · Updated

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Update (08:25 SAST, 3 November 2026): Some of these outages carried into Tuesday. Follow the latest in Tshwane power outages today (3 November 2026).

Several parts of Tshwane are without electricity on Monday evening, 2 November 2026. The City of Tshwane says Hatfield and Hillcrest substations lost power after a transformer tripped at Lynnwood Substation, and a 33kV line tripped at Hartebeest Substation, cutting supply fed by five substations (City of Tshwane, 18:09). Menlo Park and Brooklyn have been off since this morning (City of Tshwane, 07:07). The City has not given restoration times for any of these outages. This is not load shedding (Eskom).

Which Tshwane areas have no power today?

These are the latest statuses the City of Tshwane has posted. Times are SAST.

AreaWhat the City saysRestoration timeSource
Hatfield and Hillcrest substationsOff after Transformer B tripped at Lynnwood Substation. Transmission team dispatchedNot given18:09
Areas fed by PMP, Iscor, Swartspruit, Zilaatsnest and Ifafi substationsA 33kV line tripped at Hartebeest Substation. Team attendingNot given17:53
Claremont, Booysens, part of Pretoria Gardens, MVN and Gomsand Kirkney (Gomsand Substation)Medium voltage outage. Team dispatchedNot known yet17:37
Soshanguve Extension 8 (K2 Substation)Outage caused by a missing phase and illegal connectionsNot yet known15:31
VillieriaMedium voltage outage. Switching team investigatingNot known yet11:43
Menlo Park and Brooklyn (Lynnwood)Lynnwood area partly restored, but these two areas stay off until repairs are doneNot known yet07:07

The City has not posted a restoration update for Villieria, Soshanguve Extension 8, Menlo Park or Brooklyn since the times shown, so check the City's channels below for the latest.

What caused the outages?

The City says the Hatfield and Hillcrest outage was caused by a tripped transformer at Lynnwood Substation (City of Tshwane) and the Hartebeest outage by a tripped 33kV line (City of Tshwane). In Soshanguve Extension 8 it blames a missing phase and illegal connections (City of Tshwane). It has not given a cause for the Gomsand and Villieria outages yet.

How do I report a power outage in Tshwane?

Report it to the City even if your neighbours already have, and keep the reference number so you can track it (City of Tshwane).

ChannelDetails
Call centre012 358 9999 or toll free 080 111 1556
SMS"power" followed by your account number to 082 612 0333 or 44676
OnlineTshwane power failure reporting and tracking
WhatsAppSend "Hi" to 087 153 1001

Contact details are from the City of Tshwane customer care page and the City's website.

What should I do while the power is off?

Switch off and unplug sensitive appliances to protect them from a surge when power returns, and leave one light on so you know when it is back. Never touch fallen or low hanging lines; report them to the City straight away.

FAQ

Which Tshwane areas have no power on 2 November 2026?

The City of Tshwane lists outages at Hatfield and Hillcrest substations, areas fed by Hartebeest Substation, Claremont, Booysens, part of Pretoria Gardens, Villieria, Soshanguve Extension 8, Menlo Park and Brooklyn.

Is Tshwane on load shedding today?

No. Eskom is not implementing load shedding. The outages are faults on the City of Tshwane's network.

How do I report a power outage in Tshwane?

Call 012 358 9999 or 080 111 1556, SMS "power" and your account number to 082 612 0333 or 44676, or use the City's online power failure reporting page. Keep your reference number.

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