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Power Outage in Dobsonville Extension 3, Gauteng

Planned work

Planned power maintenance scheduled for Dobsonville Extension 3

18 Nov, 09:00 until 18:00

Checked Eskom at 11:38 SAST

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Power off in Dobsonville Extension 3? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Dobsonville Extension 3

Plannedplanned maintenanceAnnounced 1 hour ago
Window: Wed, 18 Nov, until 18:00

Electricity supply interruption due to planned maintenance in Dobsonville Extension 3 on Wednesday, 18 November from 09:00 – 18:00.

From the City's announcement
Outage area map
Window ends: 18 Nov 2026, 18:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 11 Nov, 10:26
  2. Expected restoration - 18 Nov, 18:00

Report a Power Outage in Dobsonville Extension 3

Is your power off in Dobsonville Extension 3 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 Dobsonville Extension 3?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Dobsonville Extension 3 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 Dobsonville Extension 3

Is there a power outage in Dobsonville Extension 3 right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Dobsonville Extension 3. 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 Dobsonville Extension 3?

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 Dobsonville Extension 3?

There is no active outage in Dobsonville Extension 3 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 Dobsonville Extension 3?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Dobsonville Extension 3 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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