Cape Town announces 15-hour power outage affecting 30 areas
· The South African
Residents across more than 30 suburbs stretching from Muizenberg to Cape Point have been put on notice of a 15-hour power outage overnight, as the city carries out critical large-scale infrastructure upgrades.
The outage is scheduled to begin at 19:00 on Saturday, 27 June, and run until 10:00 on Sunday, 28 June. Should the work not proceed as planned, an alternate date has been set for 19:00 on Saturday, 11 July 2026, to 10:00 on Sunday, 12 July.
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Which areas will be affected by a power outage?
The shutdown spans a sweeping stretch of the peninsula’s southern corridor. Confirmed affected areas include Muizenberg, Clovelly, Sun Valley, Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek, Glencairn, Glen Marine, Glencairn Heights, Glen Ridge, Welcome Glen, Woodlands, Da Gama Park, Dido Valley, Bay View Village, Bayview Heights, Simon’s Town, Simon’s Kloof, Seaforth, Red Hill, Boulders, Middle Beach, Bellvue, Winford, Murdock Valley, Smitswinkel Bay, Cape Point, Noordhoek, Long Beach, Ocean View, Soetwater and Kommetjie.
The city cautions that surrounding areas not listed may also be affected, given the scale of the work. Residents are urged to consult the official outage map for street-level detail.
What Residents Need to Know
The city has issued a clear safety warning: even if power returns earlier than expected, all electrical installations must be treated as live for the full 15-hour duration of the planned work.
Residents are strongly advised to switch off appliances before the power outage begins to prevent damage from power surges when electricity is restored.
“The City apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their cooperation,” the City said in a statement, acknowledging the disruption the overnight shutdown will cause to households across the affected communities.