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Power Outage in Fox Lake, Gauteng

Planned power maintenance in Fox Lake on now
Power off until Wed, 19 Aug 19:00
planned maintenance
Last checked: 17 Aug 2026, 09:45
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Power off in Fox Lake? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Fox Lake

Plannedplanned maintenanceAnnounced 2 hours ago
Window: today 08:00 - Wed, 19 Aug 19:00

Electricity supply will be interrupted due to planned maintenance in Bester, Central Western Jabavu, Dlamini 1 and 2, Fox Lake, Jabavu, Klipspruit, Mofolo Central, Mofolo South, Moroka, Pimville Zones 1-7 and White City on 19 August 2026 from 07:45 to 19:00.

Areas covered
BesterCentral Western JabavuDlamini 1Fox LakeJabavuKlipspruitMofolo CentralMofolo SouthMorokaPimville Zone 1Pimville Zone 2Pimville Zone 3Pimville Zone 4Pimville Zone 5Pimville Zone 6Pimville Zone 7White City
From the City's announcement
Outage area map
Window ends: 19 Aug 2026, 19:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 17 Aug, 08:00
  2. Expected restoration - 19 Aug, 19:00

Report a Power Outage in Fox Lake

Is your power off in Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake

Is there a power outage in Fox Lake right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Fox Lake. 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 Fox Lake?

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 Fox Lake?

There is no active outage in Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Fox Lake 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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