Is there a power outage in Eastern Cape today?

Yes, there are currently 3 affected areas reported across Eastern Cape. See the live list above.

What is the difference between a power outage and load shedding in Eastern Cape?

Load shedding is a planned national rotation on a published schedule. A power outage is local and unplanned - a cable fault, transformer failure, vandalism or storm damage affecting a specific area. This page tracks unplanned outages.

How do I report a power outage in Eastern Cape?

If your area is supplied by Eskom directly, report on 08600 37566 or via Eskom's "Alfred" WhatsApp service. In a metro, your municipality's call centre handles faults - check your suburb page for the number.

Eastern Cape Power Outage Today

Live power outage status across Eastern Cape, updated continuously. Check your area below or report a fault.

3 active power outages reported across Eastern Cape right now.Updated recently from official utility sources.

Bloemendal →

circuit breaker trip - reported 16 hours ago

Motherwell East →

circuit breaker trip - reported 1 day ago

Kwamagxaki Main →

circuit breaker trip - reported 1 day ago

Report a Power Outage in Eastern Cape

Is your power off and it is not load shedding? In Buffalo City (East London, eQonce, Mdantsane) report to Buffalo City Metro; Eskom-supplied areas report to Eskom. Open your suburb or town page below for the right number.

Call: 08600 37566
Follow on X: @Eskom_SA

OurPower is an independent information site and is not affiliated with Eskom or your local municipality. Always confirm outage information with the official channels above.

Eastern Cape Suburbs

East London

All Eastern Cape areas

Areas named in past outage notices. Each page shows the current status, past outages and how to report a fault.

Aggrey Airport Algoa Park Aloes Amalinda Amanzi Amsterdamhoek Arcadia Arlington Beacon Bay Bethelsdorp Bethelsdorp Ext 35 Bhisho Biac Bloemendaal Bloemendal Bluewater Bay Bonnie Doon Braelyn Breidbach Butterworth Cadles Cambridge West Campbell Chatty Chiselhurst Extension Cleary Park Clevedon Clubview Coega Industrial Coega Village Collindale Constitution Cress Cuba Tent Cuyler Cuyler Manner Dawn De Stades Deal Party Ditchling Double Delight Dpe Cold Storage Dr Braun Driftsand Driftsands Dumbrody Dunkeld Dutywa East London Eqonce Fairview Fishwater Flats Fitches Corner Flagstaff Gelvandale Gm Sa Gonubie Greenbushes Greenbushes Industrial Gulsway Hartman Helenvale Hlobo Isuzu Jones Kabega Kalipa Kamesh Kariega Khayamnandi Khayelitsha Kragga Kamma Ku Gompo City Kuyga Kwadwesi Kwaford Kwaford Industrial Kwalanga Kwamagxaki Kwanobuhle Kwazakhele Lakefarm Leaches Bay Livingstone Lorraine Lovemore Park Lusikisiki Mabandla Malabar Market Matatiele Matomela Mgego Missionvale Motherwell Motherwell Nu1 Nu11 Motorvia Mount Ayliff Mthatha Mullers Ground Murray Park Neave Neave Industrial Neave Township Neptune New Brighton Noonan North End Northdowns Norval Nu 29 Nu 30 Nu10 Nu11 Orange Grove Parsons Vlei Perseverance Protea Race Track Redhouse Richmond Hill Riverwood Rosedale Rowallan Park Salt Lake San Soucci San Souci Sans Souci Scheepershoogte Seaview Sidwell South End Struandale Summerpride Summit Swan Swartkops Sydenham Tamboville Tembani Tembani Butterfield Tembani Lakefarm Thornhill Tjoksville Tollgate Trek Durban Uitenhage Uitenhage Central Uitenhage Lapland Union Cotton Van Riebeekhoogte Van Stadens Windfarm Vanes Vista University Walmer Walmer Airport Valley Walmer Location Wells Estate West Bank Westering Westwind Willard William Moffett Willow Park Wilsonia Winterhoek Winterhoek Park Zwide

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