South Africa: Planned power outages in parts of Cape Town April 11-17

Event

The City of Cape Town has announced planned power outages from April 11-17 as it carries out routine maintenance in various areas of the city. Affected areas include Bellville, Claremont, Somerset West, and Wynberg. Authorities advise residents to unplug appliances to reduce the risk of damage before the works begin. For the full schedule and affected areas, click here.

Commercial and communications disruptions are likely during the outages; cellular and mobile services could be affected. Businesses without backup generators may have to suspend operations. Power disruptions may prompt municipal water outages and interruptions to electronic water filtration systems. The outages could also result in the temporary unavailability of essential services such as ATMs and petrol stations.

Advice

Charge all communication and portable electronic devices when possible. Unplug electronic equipment that is not connected to surge protectors. Exercise caution when driving in areas affected by power outages. Ensure that generators are functional if operating in affected areas. Confirm business appointments. Verify that security systems are working, including after power resumes.