Outage activity
Is anything down in South Africa?
No open incident with an official update naming South Africa or a service for South Africa right now. That does not confirm every service works there.
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Global services used in South Africa
Global status, not specific to South Africa.
8 of 8 services have an automatic official check. For the others we show visitor reports and news, which are not official confirmation.
- AkamaiHaving problemsLast valid check 5m ago via official status page
- CloudflareHaving problemsLast valid check 5m ago via official status page
- CoinbaseHaving problemsLast valid check 5m ago via official status page
- Amazon Web ServicesNo known problemsLast valid check just now via official feed
- Atlassian (Jira & Confluence)No known problemsLast valid check 5m ago via official status page
- GitHubNo known problemsLast valid check 5m ago via official status page
- Google CloudNo known problemsLast valid check just now via official feed
- Microsoft AzureNo known problemsLast valid check just now via official feed
Cloud datacenter regions in South Africa
Each provider runs its own region. An incident in one does not establish a problem in another.
About outage monitoring in South Africa
This page groups tracked service updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. A country mention does not by itself confirm local impact or monitoring of every service used there. Check the linked provider update for the affected product, region and users.
What we monitor
GlobalOutageMap aggregates updates from connected official service status sources. This page groups updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. That does not establish comprehensive local ISP coverage, affected resident counts or countrywide service health.
Services mentioned in tracked updates
Service and country mentions provide context. Check the linked official incident update for the affected product, region and users. News and visitor reports are not official status confirmation.
When to check this page
Users in South Africa should consult this page if they notice multiple digital services failing simultaneously across different devices or networks. Indicators might include being unable to log in to various applications, recurring payment transaction failures, or persistent error messages across seemingly unrelated platforms. While this page aggregates outage signals, it is always advisable to also check the official status page of the specific service provider experiencing issues for the most direct and detailed updates.
Other countries in Africa
FAQ: South Africa outages
Is the internet down in South Africa?
This page helps determine if a broad internet outage is affecting South Africa or if the issue is localised. If multiple major services across various categories (cloud, telecoms, SaaS) show disruption, a widespread impact is more likely. However, if only specific services are affected, it points to a problem with that particular provider rather than a general internet failure. Comparing patterns here with personal observations can help distinguish the scope of an outage affecting South Africa.
Which cloud regions serve South Africa?
Major global cloud providers operate infrastructure to serve the South African market. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a region in Cape Town, and Microsoft Azure also operates a region in South Africa. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) does not currently have a full region in South Africa but utilises edge points of presence and nearby regions. Other providers may use infrastructure in Europe or other African locations with direct connectivity to serve users in South Africa, contributing to the digital backbone of the country.
Why do apps go down even when my connection works?
Many digital applications rely on shared cloud infrastructure and services. Even if your local internet connection is functional, an issue at a cloud data centre, a core network component, or a specific platform's backend infrastructure can cause an application to stop working. These dependencies mean that a single point of failure in a widely used cloud region or platform can cascade, affecting numerous end-user services across South Africa, regardless of individual internet connectivity status.
How quickly is this page updated?
GlobalOutageMap operates a continuous ingestion pipeline that collects and processes outage signals as they emerge from official provider status pages, reputable tech news, and validated community reports. New information is typically reflected on this page shortly after it becomes available and is verified. It is important to note that this platform is a signal aggregation and analysis service, not an official source for any specific provider's status, and relies on the timely issuance of updates from primary sources.
What should I do during an outage in South Africa?
During an outage affecting services in South Africa, it is generally recommended to avoid making significant changes to your systems or applications, such as redeployments, as this could exacerbate issues. The primary action is to monitor official status pages of the affected service providers for updates. Additionally, confirm whether the outage is widespread using resources like GlobalOutageMap. Patience is often needed, as providers work to resolve incidents; updates will usually be shared on their official channels.