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Power Outage in Redford, Western Cape

Power outage in Redford - past original ETA
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theft and vandalism
Last checked: 01 Oct 2026, 21:45
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Power off in Redford? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting Redford

Overduetheft and vandalismReported 7 days ago
Started: Fri, 25 Sept 06:08

Eskom is aware of an electricity supply interruption affecting The Crags, Keurbooms Strand, Askop, Nature’s Valley, Redford, Covie following an incident of theft and vandalism. Technical teams are on site assessing the extent of the damage, and there is currently no estimated time of restoration.

Areas covered
The CragsKeurbooms StrandAskopNature’s ValleyRedfordCovie
Timeline
  1. First reported - 25 Sept, 05:28
  2. Disruption starts - 25 Sept, 06:08

Report a Power Outage in Redford

Is your power off in Redford 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 Redford?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Redford 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 Redford

Is there a power outage in Redford right now?

No power outage is currently reported for Redford. 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 Redford?

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 Redford?

There is no active outage in Redford 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 Redford?

If your power is off outside the published load shedding schedule, Redford is likely experiencing an unplanned outage - a fault, cable theft or equipment failure - not load shedding.

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