The City of Cape Town continues to enjoy uninterrupted electricity supply, as loadshedding remains suspended nationally for 256 consecutive days since 26 March 2024.
City of Cape Town power update: Thursday, 12 December 2024
Eskom’s structural improvements in its coal-fired generation fleet and strategic maintenance efforts have been pivotal in maintaining this stability.
Eskom’s year-to-date Energy Availability Factor (EAF) is reported at 62.8%, a notable increase compared to 55.4% during the same period last year.
Unplanned outages remain low, with 11,834MW currently offline. Diesel consumption continues to fall within budget, resulting in year-on-year savings of R16.99 billion.
With an available generation capacity of 27,929MW, Eskom is well-positioned to meet today’s peak demand, ensuring a steady power supply for Cape Town residents.
Area faults reported in Cape Town today
Here’s a look at Cape Town area faults reported on Thursday, 5 December 2024:
- The City of Cape Town publishes the area faults list from 08:30 SAST. Please bookmark this page and refresh it for live updates on areas experiencing unplanned outages.
PLANNED MAINTENANCE:
| Area | Address/Location | Start | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista | Diaz Ave, Schreiner Str, Barrow Str, Alabama Str & Monte Vista Blvd | 08:30 | 16:00 |
| New Woodlands | Walter Battis, George Enslin, Stat Caldecott, Sydney Carter, Kent Cottrell | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tinus De Jongh | John Onsfield & Sidney Goldblatt | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Pinelands | Rustenberg Rd, Welgemeend Rd, Rhone Rd & Surroundings | 10:00 | 15:30 |
AREA FAULTS:
| Area | Address/Location |
|---|---|
| Hillview | Hillview Heights Informal, St Irene & Surrounds |
| Acacia Park | Townsend Str, Jakes Gerwel Drive & Surrounds |