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Power Outage in Coega Village, Eastern Cape

Power outage in Coega Village - past original ETA
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circuit breaker trip
Last checked: 04 Oct 2026, 23:30
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Power off in Coega Village? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Coega Village

Overduecircuit breaker tripReported 9 days ago
Started: Sat, 26 Sept 05:48

An unplanned power outage has occurred following the tripping of the 11kV circuit breaker.

From the City's announcement
Outage area map

Report a Power Outage in Coega Village

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

08600 37566 (Eskom contact centre)
Or via Eskom’s “Alfred” WhatsApp on 0860 037 566, or the MyEskom Customer app.

When Will Electricity Come Back in Coega Village?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Coega Village 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 Coega Village

Is there a power outage in Coega Village right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Coega Village. This page refreshes every few minutes. If your power is off and it is not load shedding, report it on 08600 37566.

How do I report a power outage in Coega Village?

Call Eskom on 08600 37566, via Eskom’s “Alfred” WhatsApp on 0860 037 566, or the MyEskom Customer app. Give your account number and address.

When will the electricity be back on in Coega Village?

There is no active outage in Coega Village right now. If your power is off, the fault may be local to your street - call 08600 37566 to log it.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Coega Village?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Coega Village 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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