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Power Outage in West End, Eastern Cape

NMB Metro Electricity

No power outage reported in West End

Checked NMB Metro Electricity at 14:43 SAST

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Past outages in West End

Outages previously reported for West End in official notices, newest first.

  • 01 Apr 2026 - Power Outage โ€“ Bethelsdorp Substation
  • 17 Feb 2025 - Power Outage In West End
  • 09 Dec 2021 - St Benedict 11kV Oil Circuit Breaker tripped at Bethelsdorp substation, affecting Arcadia, West End and sur...
  • 25 Oct 2021 - St Benedict 11kV Oil Circuit Breaker tripped at Bethelsdorp substation, affecting Salsoneville, West End an...

Outages posted for the wider area

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

  • 12 Sept 2026 - Posted for Bethelsdorp
    No end time was reported
  • 31 Aug 2026 - Posted for Bethelsdorp
    No end time was reported
  • 22 Aug 2026 - Posted for Bethelsdorp
    No end time was reported
  • 22 Aug 2026 - Posted for Bethelsdorp
    No end time was reported
  • 03 Aug 2026 - Posted for Bethelsdorp
    No end time was reported
  • 22 May 2026 - Posted for Bethelsdorp substation
    POWER OUTAGE UPDATE โ€“ BETHELSDORP SUBSTATION
    No end time was reported ยท Source

Report a Power Outage in West End

Is your power off in West End 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 West End?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in West End 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 West End

Is there a power outage in West End right now?

No power outage is currently reported for West End. 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 West End?

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 West End?

There is no active outage in West End 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 West End?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, West End 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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