City advises of critical electricity maintenance in Plumstead area
22 April 2026
The City advises Plumstead residents of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for infrastructure maintenance, which will be carried out on several days during May and June 2026. The City apologises for any inconvenience caused while the essential maintenance is being carried out.
POSTPONED: The planned maintenance in Plumstead, Wynberg and surrounds on Saturday 16 May 2026 has been postponed to Saturday 23 May 2026. The City thanks residents for their support.
Area outage map: https://bit.ly/4nsBKWz
More information: https://bit.ly/4foepTQ
It is important to note that interruptions to supply will only impact the areas on the maps and only on the relevant dates. The work will be carried out from 20:00 until 08:00 the next day, if all goes to plan. Alternate dates are also provided should the work not go ahead as planned. The maintenance will be carried out on:
- Saturday 2 May 2026 or 9 May 2026
- Saturday 16 May 2026 or 23 May 2026
- Saturday 20 June 2026 or 27 June 2026
View the area outage map.
Please note:
The electricity supply could be restored at any time and customers must please treat all electrical installations as live for the full duration of the planned maintenance work. Residents are encouraged to switch off appliances as a precaution to avoid damage caused by power surges when the power comes back on. The City apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation.
For queries, contact the City’s Call Centre: 0860 103 089
Published by:
City of Cape Town, Media Office
