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Power Outage in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape

Planned work

Planned power maintenance scheduled for Whittlesea

On 12 Nov, until 23:00

Checked Eskom at 20:43 SAST

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Power off in Whittlesea? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Whittlesea

Plannedsubstation maintenanceAnnounced 7 hours ago
Window: Thu, 12 Nov, until 23:00

A planned outage for substation maintenance will affect Whittlesea on Thursday, 12 November 2026, from 17:00 to 23:00.

From the City's announcement
Outage area map
Window ends: 12 Nov 2026, 23:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 10 Nov, 14:00
  2. Expected restoration - 12 Nov, 23:00

Report a Power Outage in Whittlesea

Is your power off in Whittlesea and it is not load shedding? Report it to Eskom so they can dispatch a team.

08600 37566 (Eskom contact centre)
Or via Eskom’s “Alfred” WhatsApp on 0860 037 566, or the MyEskom Customer app.

When Will Electricity Come Back in Whittlesea?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea

Is there a power outage in Whittlesea right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Whittlesea. This page refreshes every few minutes. If your power is off and it is not load shedding, report it on 08600 37566.

How do I report a power outage in Whittlesea?

Call Eskom on 08600 37566, via Eskom’s “Alfred” WhatsApp on 0860 037 566, or the MyEskom Customer app. Give your account number and address.

When will the electricity be back on in Whittlesea?

There is no active outage in Whittlesea right now. If your power is off, the fault may be local to your street - call 08600 37566 to log it.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Whittlesea?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Whittlesea 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 Eskom. This page reads public Eskom outage notifications and translates them into plain language. For official updates, call Eskom on 08600 37566.
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