The City advises residents in Duynefontein, Van Riebeeckstrand, Kleinzouterivier, Melkbosstrand and surrounding areas of an upcoming critical electricity supply interruption for Eskom maintenance, which will be carried out tomorrow from 09:00 until 10:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026. The duration of the outage is an estimate. Restoration could be delayed due to the complex nature of the work.

View the area outage maps for Melkbos and West Coast. 

The City apologises for advising customers at short notice and for any inconvenience caused while the essential maintenance is being carried out. The maintenance is essential for the reliability of electricity supply. It is important to note that interruptions to supply will impact the areas on the maps and on the relevant date. The work is planned to be carried out from 09:00 until 10:00 on Thursday, 22 October 2026, if all goes to plan. 
 
It is important to note that nearby areas may also be affected. View the area outage maps for Melkbos and West Coast. 
 
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