Tshwane power outages today (3 November 2026): affected areas, causes and when power returns
Hartebeest-fed areas, Brooklyn, Waterkloof, Muckleneuk, Monument Park and Erasmusrand are among the Tshwane areas without power on 3 November 2026. Here is what the City says.
Update (12:55 SAST, 3 November 2026): The City of Tshwane says the outdoor switchgear that exploded in Waterkloof on 2 November has been replaced. Rain delayed cable connections last night, and teams resumed work this morning to finish them. Power will be restored once that work is complete; no restoration time has been given. Separately, the City reported an outage in parts of Soshanguve (Blocks M, Kx, K, H, Hx and F West) after a fault on the 33kV line at Soshanguve Substation.
Parts of Tshwane are still without electricity on Tuesday morning, 3 November 2026, after outages that started on Monday. The City of Tshwane says the Hartebeest Substation outage was caused by a fault on Eskom's side, and ten substations remain off with no restoration time yet (City of Tshwane). A new outage hit Monument Park, Waterkloof Ridge and Erasmusrand early this morning (City of Tshwane). 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.
| Area | What the City says | Restoration time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monument Park, Waterkloof Ridge and Erasmusrand (Ward 42) | Medium voltage outage. Switching team will investigate | Not known yet | 07:37, 3 Nov |
| Areas fed by Swartspruit, Iscor Sandworks, Zilkaatsnek, Xanadu, Ifafi, Broederstroom, Florapark, Gerotek, PMP and Schietfontein substations | Off after a fault on Eskom's side at Hartebeest Substation | Not known yet | 21:48, 2 Nov |
| Nieuw Muckleneuk, Baileys Muckleneuk, Brooklyn West, Brooklyn East and Waterkloof (Ward 56) | Medium voltage outage. Switching team dispatched | Not known yet | 21:04, 2 Nov |
The City told residents at about 05:50 this morning that interruptions are receiving attention but restoration times are not yet available (City of Tshwane). Yesterday's outages are covered in our 2 November article.
What caused the outages?
The City says the Hartebeest outage is due to a fault on Eskom's side (City of Tshwane). It has not given a cause for the Ward 42 and Ward 56 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).
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Call centre | 012 358 9999 or toll free 080 111 1556 |
| SMS | "power" followed by your account number to 082 612 0333 or 44676 |
| Online | Tshwane power failure reporting and tracking |
| Send "Hi" to 087 153 1001 |
Contact details are from the City of Tshwane customer care page.
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 3 November 2026?
The City of Tshwane lists areas fed by Hartebeest Substation, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Baileys Muckleneuk, Brooklyn, Waterkloof, Monument Park, Waterkloof Ridge and Erasmusrand.
Is Tshwane on load shedding today?
No. Eskom is not implementing load shedding. The City says the Hartebeest outage is a fault on Eskom's side, and the others are on the City'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.