Lehae power outage: City Power reports final tests at substation
City Power said its team was conducting final tests at Lehae Substation in Johannesburg in its 19:29 SAST update on Monday, 9 November. The utility estimated that power could return around 22:00 SAST to affected areas of Lehae phases 1 to 4 and Zakariya Park if work went as expected.
Status of this incident
Power outage confirmed
Last known status: confirmed by the source · City Power reported final tests and gave a conditional restoration estimate.
Source moment: Nov 9, 2026, 05:29 PM UTC (07:29 PM local time)
In 20 seconds
City Power reported final tests at Lehae Substation on Monday evening.
The notice named parts of Lehae phases 1 to 4 and Zakariya Park.
City Power’s 22:00 SAST estimate was conditional. The notice did not confirm restoration.
Which areas did City Power name?
The update covers affected areas in Lehae phases 1 to 4 and Zakariya Park. City Power gave no street list or count of customers without power. The notice does not establish whether an individual home or business is affected.
City Power described the work as final testing. The notice gave no precise start time or cause for the outage and did not say in which order the affected areas might be reconnected.
What the sources tell us, and what they do not
- Areas named
- Affected parts of Lehae phases 1 to 4 and Zakariya Park.
- Work reported
- City Power said its team was conducting final tests at Lehae Substation.
- Conditional restoration estimate
- Around 22:00 SAST on 9 November if work went as expected.
How to check whether power has returned
Treat the evening estimate as a guide to when power might return. Check later City Power notices for confirmation of restoration and look for a notice that names your area. If the utility reports that supply is back but your property is still off, check its fault reporting channels for the next step.
If you need to keep a phone or light running while you wait, see the power outage essentials guide for practical preparations. The runtime calculator can help you estimate how long a battery can power the devices you need.