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Power Outage in Phalaborwa, Limpopo

Planned power maintenance in Phalaborwa on now
Power off until Sun, 05 Jul 18:00
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Last checked: 29 Jun 2026, 13:01
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Power off in Phalaborwa? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Phalaborwa

PlannedmaintenanceAnnounced 2 hours ago
Window: today 11:06 - Sun, 05 Jul 18:00

Eskom has a planned electricity supply interruption for maintenance affecting Phalaborwa, Gravelotte, and Makhutswe.

Areas covered
PhalaborwaGravelotteMakhutswe
From the City's announcement
Outage area map
Window ends: 05 Jul 2026, 18:00 (Eskom estimate)
Timeline
  1. First reported - 29 Jun, 11:06
  2. Expected restoration - 05 Jul, 18:00

Report a Power Outage in Phalaborwa

Is your power off in Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa

Is there a power outage in Phalaborwa right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Phalaborwa. 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 Phalaborwa?

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 Phalaborwa?

There is no active outage in Phalaborwa 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 Phalaborwa?

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