Power Outage in Overbaakens, Eastern Cape
No power outage reported in Overbaakens
Checked NMB Metro Electricity at 14:43 SAST
Past outages in Overbaakens
Outages previously reported for Overbaakens in official notices, newest first.
- 10 Jul 2026 - Power Outage Notice – Walmer Area
- 03 Jul 2026 - Power Outage Notice-Chatty Substation
- 29 Oct 2024 - Power Outages At Major Substations
- 24 Oct 2024 - Electricity Disruption In Parts Of The Metro
- 06 Feb 2022 - We are aware of the power outage that has affected Kragga Kamma, Linton Grange, Newton Park, Malabar, Gelva...
- 04 Feb 2022 - Planned Electricity Shutdown
- 17 Jan 2022 - Planned Electricity shutdown: Kragga Kamma Major Substation
- 01 Dec 2021 - The Walmer No1 22kV Oil Circuit Breaker at Kragga Kamma substation tripped, affecting Greenshields Park, Ch...
- 16 Aug 2021 - Lorraine substation, Wessel Swart Circuit Breaker tripped affecting sections of Lorraine, Overbaakens, Spri...
- 07 Jul 2021 - Electricity Shutdown Notice:
- 13 Apr 2021 - Planned Electricity Shutdown
Outages posted for the wider area
Overbaakens was not named in these notices, so they may or may not have affected it.
- 06 Sept 2026 - Posted for LorraineNo end time was reported
- 30 Jun 2026 - Posted for LorraineNo end time was reported
- 22 Dec 2025 - Posted for Lorraine substationPOWER OUTAGE – LORRAINE SUBSTATIONNo end time was reported · Source
Report a Power Outage in Overbaakens
Is your power off in Overbaakens 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 Overbaakens?
- Unplanned fault
- Most outages in Overbaakens 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 Overbaakens
Is there a power outage in Overbaakens right now?
No power outage is currently reported for Overbaakens. 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 Overbaakens?
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 Overbaakens?
There is no active outage in Overbaakens 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 Overbaakens?
If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Overbaakens is likely experiencing an unplanned outage - a fault, cable theft or equipment failure - not load shedding.
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