The City of Cape Town’s electricity supply remains steady, with no loadshedding for over eight months since 26 March 2024.
City of Cape Town power update: Thursday, 5 December 2024
This ongoing stability is supported by Eskom’s generation recovery plan, as highlighted in the latest weekly update.
Improvements in the coal-fired fleet and planned maintenance strategies have bolstered the national Energy Availability Factor (EAF) to 63.0% year-to-date.
Eskom’s reduction in unplanned outages, which currently stand at 9,672MW, continues to enhance operational efficiency.
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Diesel savings have also been substantial, with a 71.9% decrease in diesel costs year-on-year, saving R17.37 billion.
Eskom has confirmed sufficient capacity to meet today’s electricity demand, with no power cuts anticipated in the City of Cape Town.
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.
No new area-specific faults have been reported in Cape Town as of this morning.
Residents should remain informed via the City of Cape Town’s official platforms for updates on maintenance or localized disruptions.
