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Eskom restores 85% of power outages after devastating floods
Eskom continues to make steady progress in restoring electricity supply across storm-affected areas in the Western Cape with approximately 85% of the customer base already restored.
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Power outages cripple Matjhabeng for more than 72 hours over long weekend
Residents in Matjhabeng Local Municipality faced prolonged electricity outages during Freedom Day and Workers’ Day weekend, with some areas without power for over 72 hours. Essential facilities like Thusanong Hospital…
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Unplanned outages affecting areas across the Western Cape
Eskom customers in the Western Cape are facing power outages due to weather-related infrastructure damage; restoration efforts are ongoing.
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Power outage hits Cape Town airport after kites tangle in high-voltage lines
Cape Town International Airport runs on generator power after kites caused a pre-dawn outage, with minimal disruption as Eskom works to restore supply.
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Weeks in the dark: Nelson Mandela Bay faces 21-day power crisis
Residents and businesses face up to 21 days without electricity after a transmission pylon collapsed, triggering outages across parts of the metro.
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Cape heatwave triggers widespread power failures
A relentless heatwave gripping parts of the Western Cape has moved now affected the province’s power grid.
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Power outage disrupts electricity and water supply across the Bay
Large parts of Nelson Mandela Bay are without electricity and water following a power outage caused by vandalism and adverse weather conditions.
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Eskom struggles to restore supply amid rising criminal activities and community protests
Eskom has ramped up recovery efforts across the Western Cape as prolonged power outages continue to plague communities.
