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Power Outage in Walmer Heights, Eastern Cape

NMB Metro Electricity

No power outage reported in Walmer Heights

Checked NMB Metro Electricity at 14:43 SAST

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Past outages in Walmer Heights

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

  • 06 Aug 2026 - Power Outage Notice โ€“ Arlington Substation
  • 03 Jul 2026 - Power Outage Notice-Chatty Substation
  • 11 Mar 2026 - Power Outage โ€“ 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
  • 29 Oct 2024 - Power Outages At Major Substations
  • 25 Apr 2023 - Planned Electricity Shutdowns

Outages posted for the wider area

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

  • 20 Oct 2026 - Posted for Arlington
    No end time was reported
  • 19 Oct 2026 - Posted for Arlington
    No end time was reported
  • 11 Sept 2026 - Posted for Arlington
    No end time was reported
  • 06 Sept 2026 - Posted for Lorraine
    No end time was reported
  • 03 Sept 2026 - Posted for Arlington
    No end time was reported
  • 24 Jul 2026 - Posted for Arlington
    No end time was reported
  • 30 Jun 2026 - Posted for Lorraine
    No end time was reported
  • 01 Jun 2026 - Posted for Arlington substation
    POWER OUTAGE UPDATE โ€“ ARLINGTON SUBSTATION
    No end time was reported ยท Source

Report a Power Outage in Walmer Heights

Is your power off in Walmer Heights 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 Heights?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Walmer Heights 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 Heights

Is there a power outage in Walmer Heights right now?

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

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 Heights?

There is no active outage in Walmer Heights 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 Heights?

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