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Power Outage in Central City, Gauteng

Planned power maintenance in Central City on now
Power off until Sun, 16 Aug 21:00
planned maintenance
Last checked: 14 Aug 2026, 10:30
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Power off in Central City? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Central City

Plannedplanned maintenanceAnnounced 4 hours ago
Window: today 06:23 - Sun, 16 Aug 21:00

Electricity supply to Winterveld Blocks CV, EW & N, Central City, Central House, Kwiksave and Shoprite in Block CV will be interrupted due to planned maintenance on Sunday, 16 August 2026 from 08:00 to 21:00.

Areas covered
Central CityCentral HouseKwiksaveShoprite in Block CV
From the City's announcement
Outage area map
Window ends: 16 Aug 2026, 21:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 14 Aug, 06:23
  2. Expected restoration - 16 Aug, 21:00

Report a Power Outage in Central City

Is your power off in Central City 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 Central City?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Central City 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 Central City

Is there a power outage in Central City right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Central City. 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 Central City?

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 Central City?

There is no active outage in Central City 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 Central City?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Central City 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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