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Power Outage in Chiawelo 1, Gauteng

Planned power maintenance in Chiawelo 1 on now
Power off until Tue, 21 Jul 18:00
planned maintenance
Last checked: 16 Jul 2026, 11:45
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Power off in Chiawelo 1? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Chiawelo 1

Plannedplanned maintenanceAnnounced 5 hours ago
Window: today 07:00 - Tue, 21 Jul 18:00

Electricity supply interruption due to planned maintenance in Chiawelo 1, 2 and 3 on Tuesday, 21 July 2026 from 09:00 to 18:00.

From the City's announcement
Outage area map
Window ends: 21 Jul 2026, 18:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 16 Jul, 07:00
  2. Expected restoration - 21 Jul, 18:00

Report a Power Outage in Chiawelo 1

Is your power off in Chiawelo 1 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 Chiawelo 1?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Chiawelo 1 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 Chiawelo 1

Is there a power outage in Chiawelo 1 right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Chiawelo 1. 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 Chiawelo 1?

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 Chiawelo 1?

There is no active outage in Chiawelo 1 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 Chiawelo 1?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Chiawelo 1 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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