Widespread outages hit Pretoria East as technicians tackle multiple faults
Tshwane Metro technicians were working through Monday to restore electricity after a series of faults left large parts of Pretoria East without power. The outages affected several suburbs and feeders across Region 6, with crews focusing on medium‑voltage and low‑voltage faults at multiple substations.
The city's latest update, issued at 12:00 on Monday, said crews had restored supply to the majority of affected customers but that a small number of faults remained active. According to the report, the metro had repaired supply to 99% of affected consumers.
"99% of affected consumers" — city update, 12:00
Key locations affected included the Garsfontein Substation, parts of Waterkloof Glen, the T4 Nieuwenhout/Floris feeder, the Atterbury Value Mart area, Moreleta Park, Erasmuskloof, Elardus Park and sections of Lynnwood Glen such as Glenmore, Floresta and Clearwater streets.
| Substation / Feeder | Areas affected |
|---|---|
| Garsfontein Substation | Garsfontein; parts of Waterkloof Glen |
| T4 Nieuwenhout/Floris feeder | Atterbury Value Mart area; parts of Waterkloof Glen |
| Wapadrand Substation | ZW and T electricity lines (investigation ongoing) |
| Nyala/Wingate Substation (132kV Line 1) | Moreleta Park; Erasmuskloof; Elardus Park |
The report said one of the major outages at the Garsfontein Substation left residents in Garsfontein and parts of Waterkloof Glen without power. In that incident technicians encountered a closed and welded medium‑voltage unit at a Home Decor premises, which delayed access to equipment needed to complete repairs. That particular incident was later marked as completed by the metro.
Another outage at the Wapadrand Substation affected the ZW and T lines; the city said overhead maintenance teams were on site and awaiting further updates while the cause was still under investigation. A separate fault on the 132kV Line 1 between Rietvlei and Nyala caused the outage at the Nyala/Wingate Substation, prompting the dispatch of a specialised 132kV team.
Ward 42 councillor Shane Maas said assessments were under way to establish the fault causing one of the outages. The city had not provided an estimated time for full restoration by Monday afternoon.
What residents should know and do
- Check official Tshwane Metro channels and SMS alerts for live updates — the metro issued the 12:00 report that forms the basis of the current restoration status.
- Unplug sensitive appliances where supply is unstable to avoid damage when power returns.
- Report any new faults or safety hazards to the metro's emergency number; do not attempt repairs on pylons, substations or overhead lines.
Local businesses in the affected precincts said intermittent outages disrupted operations on Monday, particularly for shops relying on electronic tills and refrigeration. Medical facilities that rely on municipal supply were not named in the city's update; where critical services are affected they typically make contingency arrangements or request priority restoration from the metro.
The cluster of incidents highlights the vulnerability of medium‑voltage infrastructure to both technical faults and access issues. At least one repair was delayed because a component was inaccessible due to being closed and welded, illustrating how site conditions can slow restoration even where crews are available.
Technicians remained on site at several locations into the afternoon. The metro's update emphasised that investigations would continue to establish root causes and to prevent repeat faults, particularly along major corridors feeding Pretoria East.
Residents requiring assistance or wishing to report ongoing outages should monitor the Tshwane Metro's official social media accounts and emergency contact lines for the latest information.
