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Power Outage in The Crags, Western Cape

Power outage in The Crags - past original ETA
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theft and vandalism
Last checked: 29 Sept 2026, 16:30
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Power off in The Crags? Tell neighbours so others know.

Recent power outages affecting The Crags

Overduetheft and vandalismReported 4 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 The Crags

Is your power off in The Crags 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 The Crags?

Unplanned fault
Most outages in The Crags 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 The Crags

Is there a power outage in The Crags right now?

No power outage is currently reported for The Crags. 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 The Crags?

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 The Crags?

There is no active outage in The Crags 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 The Crags?

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

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