Cape Town to conduct critical 12-hour power outage
· The South African
The City of Cape Town has scheduled a 10-hour planned power outage due to essential maintenance on its power infrastructure.
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According to the City of Cape Town, the scheduled power interruptions will take place on Tuesday, 24 February from 08:00 to 18:00, if all goes to plan.
The outages form part of routine maintenance aimed at improving network reliability and preventing unplanned faults.
CAPE TOWN SCHEDULES TEN-HOUR POWER OUTAGE
Only specific areas will be impacted, and residents are encouraged to consult the City’s official outage maps to confirm whether their area is affected.
The metropolitan municipality has noted that power may be restored earlier than the advertised time if work is completed ahead of schedule.
Residents have been advised to switch off electrical appliances during the outage period to avoid damage from possible power surges when supply is reinstated. The City has also urged patience and cooperation, stressing that the maintenance is necessary to ensure a more stable electricity supply in the long term.
Notably, Cape Town frequently implements planned outages to maintain ageing infrastructure and reduce the risk of prolonged unplanned blackouts, particularly during periods of high electricity demand.
WATER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION
Meanwhile, the City of Cape Town has also scheduled planned water supply interruptions in some areas due to maintenance.
Planned maintenance work will result in a water supply disruption to these areas:
Lower part of Fish Hoek: The water supply will be temporarily shut off to the area along Ranger and Harrington Roads and possible surrounds in Fish Hoek from 09:00 until 21:00 on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Mitchells Plain: Likewise, the water supply to Mitchells Plain will be temporarily shut off from 08:30 until 19:00 on Wednesday, 25 February.
Part of Sun Valley: The water supply to the area bounded by Corsair Way, Coracle Street, and Brigantine Avenue in Sun Valley will be temporarily shut off from 09:00 until 21:30 on Thursday, 26 February.