La Rochelle power outage: City Power names Wemmer Substation
City Power reported a power outage affecting customers in La Rochelle, Johannesburg, on Friday, 13 November. The utility named Wemmer Substation and said operators were on site. It gave no estimated restoration time.
Status of this incident
Power outage confirmed
Last known status: confirmed by the source · City Power reported operators on site for the La Rochelle outage.
Source moment: 13 Nov 2026, 19:23 UTC (21:23 local time)
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The utility named La Rochelle and Wemmer Substation.
City Power said operators were on site.
City Power did not confirm when supply first went off.
What City Power confirmed in La Rochelle
City Power named La Rochelle and Wemmer Substation in its Friday evening notice. It said operators were on site. It did not identify which streets or addresses were affected, give a customer count or confirm the cause. The utility did not give an estimated restoration time.
What the sources tell us, and what they do not
- Area named in the notice
- La Rochelle, Johannesburg.
- City Power’s latest update
- Operators were on site. No estimated restoration time was given.
When did the outage start?
City Power dated the outage report to 13 November but did not confirm when supply first went off. A resident separately reported being without power in La Rochelle since 04:35. That account gives a time for one reported interruption. It does not establish when the outage in City Power’s notice began or confirm that the resident was on the same feeder.
What to check if your address has no power
Check City Power’s latest notice for a restoration update and for any details about your street. If the utility confirms supply is back in your area and your address is still off, report the address so it can check your connection. While waiting, prioritise charging your phone and keeping a light available.
The power outage essentials guide covers lighting and ways to keep in touch during an outage. The runtime calculator can help you work out how long a battery might run the devices you choose.