Power Alert: Planned Outage to Hit Parts of Komani on 25 January

Komani, Eastern Cape – Residents and businesses in Komani are being warned of a scheduled power outage on 25 January 2026, which will affect several parts of the town. The blackout is expected to last from 08:00 to 14:00, while technicians perform essential maintenance on the Ebden Substation.

Affected Areas Include:

• Portion of the Central Business District (CBD)

• Part of Top Town

• Blue Rise

• Central

• Life Private Hospital

The Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality confirmed that the work will involve repairing a faulty protection scheme at the substation. Officials say this maintenance forms part of ongoing efforts to ensure a reliable electricity supply across the municipality.

Residents and businesses are urged to plan ahead, minimise electricity use during the outage, and ensure that essential services have backup power where necessary.

For further information or updates, the municipality can be contacted at 045 807 2026 or 045 838 1211.