Power Outage in The Crags, Western Cape
Power outage reported in The Crags, no restoration notice yet
Reported on 11 Nov. Nobody has said it is back, so your power may already be on. If it is still off, report it again so the fault stays open.
- Since
- 11 Nov, 11:37
- Cause
- theft of conductors
- Estimated back
- Not given
- Last update
- None yet
Checked Eskom at 18:38 SAST
Recent power outages affecting The Crags
Eskom condemns the theft of conductors that has disrupted the electricity supply to The Crags, Kurland, Keurboom Heights, Askop, Nature’s Valley and Covie. Our teams are on-site assessing the damage.
Recent outages
Reported 4 days ago (strong winds) - no restoration notice was posted, so power has most likely been restored. If yours is still off and it is not load shedding, report it on 08600 37566.
Past outages in The Crags
Outages previously reported for The Crags in official notices, newest first.
- 25 Sept 2026 - theft and vandalism - no restoration notice was posted
- 15 Aug 2026 - vandalism, theft - no restoration notice was posted
- 15 Aug 2026 - copper theft - no restoration notice was posted
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.
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?
A power outage was reported in The Crags and no restoration notice has been posted, so the power may already be back. If yours is still off and it is not load shedding, report it on 08600 37566 so the fault stays open.
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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