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Power Outage in Sherwood, Eastern Cape

NMB Metro Electricity

No power outage reported in Sherwood

Checked NMB Metro Electricity at 14:43 SAST

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Past outages in Sherwood

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

  • 03 Jul 2026 - Power Outage Notice-Chatty Substation
  • 29 Oct 2024 - Power Outages At Major Substations
  • 20 Oct 2021 - At Lorraine sub, Local CB tripped affecting Lorraine, Kamma Park, Lorraine outage also affecting KKT (Kragg...

Outages posted for the wider Rowallan Park area

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

  • 19 Oct 2026 - Posted for Rowallan Park
    No end time was reported

Report a Power Outage in Sherwood

Is your power off in Sherwood 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 Sherwood?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Sherwood 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 Sherwood

Is there a power outage in Sherwood right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Sherwood. 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 Sherwood?

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 Sherwood?

There is no active outage in Sherwood 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 Sherwood?

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

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