The City of Cape Town remains free of loadshedding as Eskom’s suspension of power cuts continues for 262 consecutive days.
City of Cape Town power update: Tuesday, 17 December 2024
The national Energy Availability Factor (EAF) is at 62.7% year-to-date, with unplanned outages reduced to manageable levels.
Diesel consumption also remains below budget, contributing to year-on-year savings of R16.46 billion.
Eskom forecasts sufficient generation capacity to meet electricity demand today, ensuring uninterrupted power supply for Cape Town residents.
Area faults reported in Cape Town today
Here’s a look at Cape Town area faults reported on Tuesday, 17 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.
The following area-specific power faults were reported by the City of Cape Town on Monday, with restoration efforts ongoing for some locations:
| Area | Location | Start | Restored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne | Ladbrook Rd, Blanken Weg & Surr | Restored | 15 Dec, Morning |
| Parkwood | Parkwood Ave | Ongoing | Pending restoration |
| Mfuleni | Batha St | Restored | 15 Dec, 14:00 |
| Athlone | Belgravia Rd | Ongoing | 16 Dec, 12:33 |
| Retreat | Hugo Naude St | Ongoing | Pending restoration |
| Athlone | Church St | Restored | 16 Dec, 10:28 |
| Plumstead | Woodley Rd & Tiverton Rd | Ongoing | Pending restoration |
| Guguletu | NY 22 Mankaza Informal Settlement | Ongoing | Pending restoration |
| Steenberg | Ebb Rd | Ongoing | Pending restoration |
| Westlake | Stibitz St & Surr | Ongoing | Pending restoration |
The City of Cape Town will provide updates on area-specific faults for Tuesday, 17 December 2024, later this morning.
