Alexandra power outage: City Power reports 66% of supply restored
City Power reported on 14 November that 66% of the power supply affected by an outage in Alexandra, Johannesburg, had been restored. Its notice covers 13th to 16th Avenue between London and Roosevelt. The utility reported snapped overhead lines and said it was sourcing materials. It gave no estimate for when the remaining supply would return.
Status of this incident
Partial / reduced supply
Last known status: partly restored · City Power reports 66% of power supply restored in the affected part of Alexandra, with no restoration estimate.
Source moment: Nov 14, 2026, 04:27 PM UTC (06:27 PM local time)
In 20 seconds
The notice covers 13th to 16th Avenue between London and Roosevelt.
City Power reported 66% of power supply restored and said it was sourcing materials after overhead lines snapped.
The utility published no restoration time for the remaining outage.
Which part of Alexandra does the notice cover?
The notice identifies a specific stretch of Alexandra: 13th to 16th Avenue between London and Roosevelt. City Power did not list the addresses that were back on or say which part of that stretch was still off. The notice does not establish that other parts of Alexandra were affected.
What the sources tell us, and what they do not
- Area in City Power’s notice
- 13th to 16th Avenue between London and Roosevelt, Alexandra.
- Restoration reported
- 66% of power supply at the time of the update; no customer count given.
- Estimated restoration time
- No estimate given in the notice.
What the restoration figure means
City Power described its progress as 66% of power supply restored. The utility did not say how it measured that figure or give a customer count. The percentage therefore cannot tell a resident how many customers have been reconnected or whether power is back at a particular address.
What City Power says about the remaining work
The utility reported snapped overhead lines and said it was sourcing materials. Its notice gives no time for the next stage of work or for full restoration. The time in the timeline below is when City Power posted the update. It is not the time the outage began or the time power came back for the customers already reconnected.
For the latest status at your address, check City Power’s updates for the same avenue range and street boundaries. For general preparation while you wait, see the power outage essentials guide and the internet backup guide.