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Power Outage in Meadowlands East Zone 5, Gauteng

Planned power maintenance in Meadowlands East Zone 5 on now
Power off until Wed, 07 Oct 18:00
planned maintenance
Last checked: 02 Oct 2026, 11:15
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Power off in Meadowlands East Zone 5? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Meadowlands East Zone 5

Plannedplanned maintenanceAnnounced 3 hours ago
Window: today 08:36 - Wed, 07 Oct 18:00

Planned maintenance will interrupt electricity supply in Meadowlands East Zones 3, 4, 5 and 6 on Wednesday, 07 October from 09:00 to 18:00.

Areas covered
Meadowlands East Zone 3Meadowlands East Zone 4Meadowlands East Zone 5Meadowlands East Zone 6
From the City's announcement
Outage area map
Window ends: 07 Oct 2026, 18:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 02 Oct, 08:36
  2. Expected restoration - 07 Oct, 18:00

Report a Power Outage in Meadowlands East Zone 5

Is your power off in Meadowlands East Zone 5 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 Meadowlands East Zone 5?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Meadowlands East Zone 5 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 Meadowlands East Zone 5

Is there a power outage in Meadowlands East Zone 5 right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Meadowlands East Zone 5. 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 Meadowlands East Zone 5?

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 Meadowlands East Zone 5?

There is no active outage in Meadowlands East Zone 5 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 Meadowlands East Zone 5?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Meadowlands East Zone 5 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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