Parkhurst power outage: City Power reports up to 65% of affected customers restored
City Power reported that up to 65% of affected customers had power back after an outage at Parkhurst Substation in Johannesburg. The utility’s Friday, 13 November update named Emmarentia, Greenside, Parkview and Parkwood and said operators were on site.
Status of this incident
Partial / reduced supply
Last known status: partly restored · City Power reported operators on site and up to 65% of affected customers restored in its 13 November update.
Source moment: 13 Nov 2026, 09:34 UTC (11:34 local time)
In 20 seconds
The outage was reported on Thursday, 12 November. City Power’s update did not give an exact start time.
The percentage refers to affected customers. The utility did not provide a total or say how many were still without power.
The update gives no restoration estimate for the remaining customers.
Where did City Power report the Parkhurst outage?
City Power linked the interruption to Parkhurst Substation and named four areas: Emmarentia, Greenside, Parkview and Parkwood. The update did not list affected streets. It cannot tell you whether an individual address lost power or whether its supply is back.
The operator gave a percentage for customers affected by this outage. It did not provide the total needed to work out how many homes and businesses still lacked electricity. The update did not identify the cause or say when crews expected to finish.
What the sources tell us, and what they do not
- Areas named by City Power
- Emmarentia, Greenside, Parkview and Parkwood.
- City Power’s progress report
- Up to 65% of affected customers restored.
How to check for a newer update
Look for a City Power notice that names your area or the substation. If electricity remains off at your address, check the utility’s fault reporting service. A newer notice may give more detail about local supply than a progress figure covering all four areas.
If you are preparing for the rest of the interruption, the power outage essentials guide covers ways to keep lights and phones available. The battery runtime calculator can help estimate how long a charged battery might run the equipment you need.