The City advises residents in the Heideveld and Manenberg area of upcoming critical electricity supply interruptions for maintenance, which will be carried out from 08:00 until 18:00 on Thursday, 8 October 2026. The duration of the outage is an estimate. Restoration could be delayed due to the complex nature of the work. The City apologises for any inconvenience caused while the essential maintenance is being carried out.
The maintenance is essential to enhance the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Heideveld and Manenberg. 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 08:00 until 18:00 on Thursday, 8 October 2026, if all goes to plan.
The outage may impact parts of the following streets, among others.
Heideveld section, streets affected are:
- Sentinel
- Waaihoek
- Witberg
Manenberg section, streets affected are:
- Houhoek
- Venster
- Towerkop
- Kareedou
- Grootkop
It is important to note that nearby areas may also be affected. To view the area outage maps, visit Heideveld and Manenberg.
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
