Cape Town power outages today (31 October 2026): affected areas, causes and when power returns
A high voltage fault has hit a large part of Vrygrond since Friday, with no restoration time yet. New faults were logged on Saturday in Philippi, Lotus River and Durbanville. It is not load shedding.
Parts of Vrygrond, around Harmony Road and Drury Road, have had power problems since Friday morning because of a high voltage fault that the City of Cape Town says affects a large area. The City logged the fault at 10:47 on Friday, 30 October 2026, and logged it again at 08:14 on Saturday, 31 October, with no time given for when power will be back (City service alerts).
New faults were also logged on Saturday morning in Philippi, Lotus River and Durbanville, and the City's list shows 32 open electricity faults across the metro.
This is not load shedding. Eskom's status page shows no load shedding (Eskom), and Eskom said on Friday that systems are in place for reliable supply during the elections (Eskom, 30 Oct).
All times below are SAST.
What is happening in Vrygrond?
| Detail | What the City says |
|---|---|
| Streets | Harmony Road, Drury Road and surrounds |
| Fault | High voltage fault. Large area affected |
| First logged | 30 October, 10:47 |
| Logged again | 31 October, 08:14 |
| Restoration time | Not given |
Source: City service alerts.
The City has not said what caused the fault or when it will be fixed. On Friday it said its teams were attending to area faults, meaning outages that affect a number of streets or entire areas (City of Cape Town, 30 Oct).
Power can come back without warning, so switch off big appliances like stoves, geysers and pool pumps to avoid damage from a surge when supply returns, and treat all wires as live.
Which other areas have unplanned outages today?
These faults were on the City's list of open electricity outages on Saturday morning, newest first. Older entries may already be fixed and not yet cleared from the list. The City gives no restoration times for any of them.
| Area | Street | Fault | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippi | Zwelibanzi Nyanda Cr and surrounds | No supply to a damaged kiosk | 31 Oct, 08:00 |
| Philippi | Minixi Dr, School Site Informal | Phases missing | 31 Oct, 08:00 |
| Durbanville | Wanderers Close | Medium voltage switchgear repairs | 31 Oct, 08:00 |
| Lotus River | Willow Way and surrounds | Cable theft or fault, repairs under way | 31 Oct, 08:00 |
| Retreat | School Way | Kiosk vandalised | 29 Oct, 17:15 |
| Vredekloof | Carl Cronje Dr, Stellenbosch Univ | Phases missing | 29 Oct, 13:35 |
| Philippi | Zizeni Cr and surrounds | Main circuit breaker tripping | 29 Oct, 11:00 |
| Philippi | Ntsikisi Str | Burnt feeder cable | 29 Oct, 09:40 |
| Philippi | Browns Farm, Dyhushu Str | Burnt feeder cable | 29 Oct, 09:26 |
| Paarden Eiland | Auckland Str | Overhead wires cut and stolen | 29 Oct, 08:48 |
| Manenberg | Maneneberg Ave | Phases missing | 29 Oct, 08:46 |
| Langa | Zone 7 and surrounds | Oil switch tripped. Off until repaired | 29 Oct, 06:00 |
| Rondebosch East | Seventh Ave | Overhead wires cut and stolen | 29 Oct, 05:12 |
| Goodwood Estate | Van Riebeeck St | Wall fell on a kiosk | 29 Oct, 04:22 |
| Rondebosch | Weltevreden Ave | Phases missing | 28 Oct, 21:40 |
| Strand | George St and surrounds | Faulty mini substation | 28 Oct, 18:00 |
| Durbanville | The Crescent St | Main circuit breaker tripping | 26 Oct, 17:00 |
| Wetton | Doing Rd | 400A breaker tripped | 26 Oct, 16:00 |
| Hanover Park | Athburg Walk and surrounds | Medium voltage switchgear repairs | 26 Oct, 15:00 |
| Parow | Emily Hobhouse street | 300A breaker tripping | 26 Oct, 14:12 |
| Joe Slovo Park | Hlungulu crescent east | Burnt feeder cable | 26 Oct, 11:00 |
| Retreat | Allenby Dr | No supply on mains | 26 Oct, 11:00 |
| Philippi | Ntlanganiso Street | Medium voltage switchgear repairs | 26 Oct, 10:00 |
| Retreat | Candross Grant Street | Overhead wires cut and stolen | 26 Oct, 08:00 |
| Athlone | Innisfree Rd | Overhead wires cut and stolen | 26 Oct, 07:29 |
| Gordons Bay | Sir Lowrys Pass Road | Wall fell on a kiosk | 25 Oct, 13:20 |
| Brooklyn | Koeberg Rd and surrounds | Emergency pole replacement | 25 Oct, 10:57 |
| Mfuleni | Kat Street | Low voltage repairs | 25 Oct, 10:44 |
| Kraaifontein Industria | Industrial Rd | Main circuit breaker tripping | 25 Oct, 09:41 |
| Retreat | Cafda Village | Kiosk vandalised | 25 Oct, 09:02 |
| Maitland | 132 Coronation Rd | White and blue phases missing | 24 Oct, 20:09 |
Source: City service alerts.
Are there planned power cuts in Cape Town today?
The City's planned outage list shows no electricity maintenance scheduled for Saturday, 31 October (City service alerts).
How do I report a power outage in Cape Town?
Check the lists above first. If your street is not there, log a fault and keep the reference number (City of Cape Town).
| Supplier | Phone | SMS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Cape Town | 0860 103 089 (option 3, 24 hours) | 31220 | [email protected] |
| Eskom (if Eskom bills you directly) | 0860 037 566 | 35328 | [email protected] |
Report cable theft on 0800 222 771. You can also log faults on the City's service requests portal.
FAQ
Why is there no power in Vrygrond on 31 October 2026?
The City of Cape Town lists a high voltage fault affecting a large area around Harmony Road and Drury Road. It was first logged on 30 October and logged again on the morning of 31 October. It is not load shedding.
When will power be back in Vrygrond?
The City has not given a restoration time. Check the City's service alerts for updates and report your outage if it is not listed.
Is Cape Town on load shedding today?
No. Eskom's load shedding status page shows no load shedding on 31 October 2026. Outages today are local faults.