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Power Outage in Alexandria Town, Eastern Cape

Power outage in Alexandria Town - reported 22 hours ago
bad weather conditions
Last checked: 04 Jun 2026, 15:30
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Current power outage affecting Alexandria Town

Activebad weather conditionsReported 22 hours ago
Started: yesterday 17:43

Customers in Alexandria town, Nonkqubela township, Boknes, Alexandria, Paterson and Makana farms are experiencing electricity supply interruptions due to bad weather conditions.

Areas covered
Alexandria townNonkqubela townshipBoknesAlexandriaPatersonMakana farms

Report a Power Outage in Alexandria Town

Is your power off in Alexandria Town and it is not load shedding? Report it to Eskom so they can dispatch a team.

08600 37566 (Eskom contact centre)
Or Eskom's "Alfred" WhatsApp on 0860 037 566, or the MyEskom Customer app.

When Will Electricity Come Back in Alexandria Town?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Alexandria Town restore within 4-8 hours; a tripped feeder in 2-4 hours.
Cable theft / vandalism
12-48 hours where a substation or mini-sub must be repaired.
Storm damage
Depends on access and number of faults; widespread damage can take over a day.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Alexandria Town

Is there a power outage in Alexandria Town right now?

Yes, a power outage is currently reported in Alexandria Town. See the live status above for the latest cause and any restoration estimate.

How do I report a power outage in Alexandria Town?

Call Eskom on 08600 37566, use the "Alfred" WhatsApp service on 0860 037 566, or the MyEskom Customer app. Give your account number and address.

When will the electricity be back on in Alexandria Town?

See the live status above for the latest estimate. Most unplanned outages restore within 4-8 hours; faults needing equipment replacement can take 12-48 hours.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Alexandria Town?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Alexandria Town is likely experiencing an unplanned outage - a fault, cable theft or equipment failure - not load shedding.

OurPower is an independent information site. We are not affiliated with Eskom. This page reads public Eskom outage notifications and translates them into plain language. For official updates, call Eskom on 08600 37566.
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