Cape Town residents should prepare for a 10-hour power outage scheduled from 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, to 8 a.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026. This planned interruption is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to upgrade its ageing electricity infrastructure, aiming to enhance the reliability and resilience of the power supply.
The outage will affect a wide area across the southern parts of Cape Town, including Muizenberg, St James, Clovelly, Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay, Simon’s Town, Sun Valley, Noordhoek, Kommetjie, Ocean View, Masiphumelele, Steenberg, and Westlake. The City of Cape Town has advised residents to switch off electrical appliances before the outage begins to protect them from potential power surges when electricity is restored.
Authorities have also cautioned residents to treat all electrical installations as live at all times during the maintenance period, even if power appears to be interrupted. This precaution is important to ensure safety as electricity may be restored earlier than the projected completion time, depending on the progress of the maintenance work.
This planned maintenance is part of a broader program by the City of Cape Town aimed at improving the city’s electricity network. By upgrading the infrastructure, the city hopes to prevent unplanned outages and ensure a more stable power supply for its residents in the future.