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Power Outage in Prasa, KwaZulu-Natal

Planned work

Planned power maintenance scheduled for Prasa

On 13 Nov, until 20:00

Checked Eskom at 20:53 SAST

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Power off in Prasa? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Prasa

Plannedplanned maintenanceAnnounced 6 hours ago
Window: Fri, 13 Nov, until 20:00

Electricity supply to Greenpoint, Umgababa, Ilfracombe, Fontana Farm and Prasa areas will be interrupted on 2026-11-13 from 6am to 8pm due to planned maintenance of Widenham transformer.

Areas covered
GreenpointUmgababaIlfracombeFontana FarmPrasa
Window ends: 13 Nov 2026, 20:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 10 Nov, 15:03
  2. Expected restoration - 13 Nov, 20:00

Report a Power Outage in Prasa

Is your power off in Prasa 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 Prasa?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Prasa 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 Prasa

Is there a power outage in Prasa right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Prasa. 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 Prasa?

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 Prasa?

There is no active outage in Prasa 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 Prasa?

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