Ourpower

Power Outage in St. James Road, Eastern Cape

Buffalo City Metro confirmed

Power outage in St. James Road

Since
17:04
Cause
switch malfunction
Estimated back
Not given
Last update
None yet

Checked Buffalo City Metro at 17:38 SAST

Resident reports · community signal
Power off in St. James Road? Tell neighbours so others know.

Current power outage affecting St. James Road

Activeswitch malfunctionReported 47m ago
Started: today 17:04

We are currently attending to a switch malfunction at Southernwood Russell Square, which will cause a temporary power interruption in certain sections of St. James Road and King Street.

Areas covered
SouthernwoodSt. James RoadKing Street
From the City's announcement
Outage area map

Report a Power Outage in St. James Road

Is your power off in St. James Road and it is not load shedding? Report it to Buffalo City Metro so they can dispatch a team.

043 722 0660 (Buffalo City Metro contact centre)
Or the after-hours line on 086 111 3017.

When Will Electricity Come Back in St. James Road?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in St. James Road 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 St. James Road

Is there a power outage in St. James Road right now?

Yes, a power outage is currently reported in St. James Road. See the live status above for the latest cause and any restoration estimate.

How do I report a power outage in St. James Road?

Call Buffalo City Metro on 043 722 0660, or the after-hours line on 086 111 3017. Give your account number and address.

When will the electricity be back on in St. James Road?

See the live status above for the latest estimate. Most unplanned outages restore within 4-8 hours; faults needing equipment replacement can take 12-48 hours.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in St. James Road?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, St. James Road 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 Buffalo City Metro. This page reads public Buffalo City Metro outage notifications and translates them into plain language. For official updates, call Buffalo City Metro on 043 722 0660.
Subscribe to our telegram channelClick here to join our telegram channel and stay up to date with load shedding and related news!