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Power Outage in Walmer Downs, Eastern Cape

NMB Metro Electricity

No power outage reported in Walmer Downs

Checked NMB Metro Electricity at 14:43 SAST

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Past outages in Walmer Downs

Outages previously reported for Walmer Downs in official notices, newest first.

  • 10 Jul 2026 - Power Outage Notice โ€“ Walmer Area
  • 24 Oct 2024 - Electricity Disruption In Parts Of The Metro
  • 28 Oct 2022 - Planned Electricity Shutdown
  • 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
  • 07 Jul 2021 - Electricity Shutdown Notice:
  • 13 Apr 2021 - Planned Electricity Shutdown
  • 16 Feb 2021 - Planned Electricity Shutdowns
  • 20 Jan 2021 - Power Outage

Report a Power Outage in Walmer Downs

Is your power off in Walmer Downs 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 Walmer Downs?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Walmer Downs 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 Walmer Downs

Is there a power outage in Walmer Downs right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Walmer Downs. 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 Walmer Downs?

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 Walmer Downs?

There is no active outage in Walmer Downs 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 Walmer Downs?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Walmer Downs 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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