Power outage in 2 areas around General Albertspark

2 areas reporting power off. 0 back on.

By ESP · Community outage updatesSummary updated 16 Oct 2026, 21:28 SAST

Started 16 Oct, 16:12 SAST

Map of areas affected by the power outage around General Albertspark

2 areas affectedCommunity reports

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Electricity is off on Epsom Street in New Market and Bloekom Avenue, Mopanie, Kiaat Street and Maroela Avenue in General Albertspark. An attempted theft affected General Albertspark, part of New Market, part of Radhart and surrounding areas; a team is investigating. A mini sub in New Market is reported down, and crews are working on it. Izak Berg confirmed that an update for Newmarket Park will only be available in the morning; no ETA is available, and an update is expected tomorrow at 6 pm.

Estimated restorationNot yet confirmed

0 back on2 off

75 reports

Power offPower on

16 Oct, 04:0017 Oct, 03:00 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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