Power Outage in Forest Hill, Eastern Cape
No power outage reported in Forest Hill
Checked NMB Metro Electricity at 14:43 SAST
Past outages in Forest Hill
Outages previously reported for Forest Hill in official notices, newest first.
- 03 Jul 2026 - Power Outage Notice-Chatty Substation
- 11 Mar 2026 - Power Outage – Chelsea / Arlington Line
- 22 Jan 2026 - Major Power Outage Affecting Large Parts Of The Metro
- 15 Oct 2025 - Reminder: Planned Electricity Shutdown
- 01 Oct 2025 - Reminder: Planned Electricity Shutdown
- 16 Sept 2025 - Power Outage At Chelsea-Arlington / Summerstrand Substations
- 04 May 2025 - Electricity Disruption In Parts Of The Metro
- 18 Dec 2024 - Emergency Electricity Supply Shutdown
- 09 Dec 2024 - Planned Electricity Shutdown
- 05 Dec 2024 - Power Outage In Summerstrand And Surrounding Areas
- 29 Oct 2024 - Power Outages At Major Substations
- 22 Jul 2020 - Planned Electricity Shutdown
Outages posted for the wider Summerstrand substation area
Forest Hill was not named in these notices, so they may or may not have affected it.
- 04 Jun 2026 - Posted for Summerstrand substationPOWER OUTAGE – SUMMERSTRAND SUBSTATIONNo end time was reported · Source
Report a Power Outage in Forest Hill
Is your power off in Forest Hill and it is not load shedding? Report it to Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality so they can dispatch a team.
When Will Electricity Come Back in Forest Hill?
- Unplanned fault
- Most outages in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill
Is there a power outage in Forest Hill right now?
No power outage is currently reported for Forest Hill. 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 Forest Hill?
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 Forest Hill?
There is no active outage in Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill?
If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Forest Hill is likely experiencing an unplanned outage - a fault, cable theft or equipment failure - not load shedding.
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