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Power Outage in Ferguson, Eastern Cape

NMB Metro Electricity

No power outage reported in Ferguson

Checked NMB Metro Electricity at 14:43 SAST

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Power off in Ferguson? Tell neighbours so others know.

Past outages in Ferguson

Outages previously reported for Ferguson in official notices, newest first.

  • 16 Apr 2026 - Power Outage โ€“ Cadles Substation
  • 15 Oct 2024 - Power Outage In New Brighton
  • 10 Sept 2021 - At Neave Substation, Transformers 1,2,3,4 tripped affecting Neave Industrial, Livingston, Ferguson, Korsten...
  • 07 Jul 2021 - Electricity Shutdown Notice:
  • 16 Feb 2021 - Planned Electricity Shutdowns

Outages posted for the wider area

Ferguson was not named in these notices, so they may or may not have affected it.

  • 16 Sept 2026 - Posted for Cadles
    No end time was reported
  • 04 Jun 2026 - Posted for Cadles substation
    POWER OUTAGE โ€“ CADLES SUBSTATION
    No end time was reported ยท Source

Report a Power Outage in Ferguson

Is your power off in Ferguson and it is not load shedding? Report it to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality so they can dispatch a team.

0800 20 5050 (Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality contact centre)
Or @NMandelaBaymuni on X.

When Will Electricity Come Back in Ferguson?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Ferguson 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 Ferguson

Is there a power outage in Ferguson right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Ferguson. This page refreshes every few minutes. If your power is off and it is not load shedding, report it on 0800 20 5050.

How do I report a power outage in Ferguson?

Call Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on 0800 20 5050, or @NMandelaBaymuni on X. Give your account number and address.

When will the electricity be back on in Ferguson?

There is no active outage in Ferguson right now. If your power is off, the fault may be local to your street - call 0800 20 5050 to log it.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Ferguson?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Ferguson 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 Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. This page reads public Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality outage notifications and translates them into plain language. For official updates, call Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality on 0800 20 5050.
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