Breakdown of energy supply systems
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Event title
South Africa - Explosion Leaves Roodepoort Without Power
Source
Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2026-03-27 07:14:29
Last update (UTC)
2026-03-27 07:14:29
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Roodepoort, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng
Large parts of Roodepoort remain without electricity after a major outage, reports EWN. The outage was caused by an explosion on an Eskom line supplying City Power substations. Repair teams from both utilities have been working to identify faults and restore the supply. Meanwhile, residents are urged to monitor City Power’s social media platforms to prepare accordingly in case the problem persists into the weekend.