Power Outage in New Town, Limpopo
Recent power outages affecting New Town
Eskom informs customers in Manningburg, Ext 5, Tsamahanse, Mapolankeng, Masenkeng, Loss My Cherry, Masakaneng, Mapane, Las Vegsa, Shutting, Mesopotamia, New Town, Kgapamadi, Mzihlompe, Home 2000, Home 10000, Meshasheni, Parktown, WM Kgatla, Motsinoni, Moshakga, Makaba, Sebabane, Mohlakong, Bodube, Mamphakathi, Burkina Faso, Mandela Park, Rapitsi, Eitieleng, Meloding, Tshabelang Matswale, and Mthembeka of a planned electricity supply interruption on 18 October 2026 from 05:00 to 20:00 due to maintenance at Ga Kgapane Substation.
- First reported - 08 Oct, 16:00
- Expected restoration - 18 Oct, 20:00
Report a Power Outage in New Town
Is your power off in New Town and it is not load shedding? Report it to Eskom so they can dispatch a team.
When Will Electricity Come Back in New Town?
- Unplanned fault
- Most outages in New Town 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 New Town
Is there a power outage in New Town right now?
No power outage is currently reported for New Town. 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 New Town?
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 New Town?
There is no active outage in New Town 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 New Town?
If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, New Town is likely experiencing an unplanned outage - a fault, cable theft or equipment failure - not load shedding.
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