Power restoration updates depend on the location and cause of the outage. For large-scale grid power in South Africa, Eskom reported significant improvements as of August 22, 2025: unplanned generation outages have dropped below 8,000 MW for the first time since 2020, and the power system is currently stable. Eskom plans to bring back an additional 4,850 MW of generation capacity by Monday, August 25, 2025, which should help maintain grid stability with sufficient capacity to meet demand over the coming days. There have been no load shedding events since May 15, 2025, indicating a reliable power supply currently.
For specific, smaller scale or local outages—for example, a temporary power interruption in the Bloemanda area—restoration timelines depend on the nature of the fault. Typically, power companies assess the damage, prioritize major repairs, and restore power in stages, starting with critical infrastructure and then moving to smaller groups and individual homes. Estimated restoration times are usually updated as repairs progress; for some outages, restoration could be within a few hours, but severe events may cause longer times.
If you provide your location or more details about the power outage you are referring to, I can give a more precise estimated restoration time.
