Nine Areas to Experience Planned Power Outages in Johannesburg
Johannesburg will experience planned power outages in nine areas on Thursday, 6 August 2026, and Monday, 10 August 2026. These outages are part of essential…
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Johannesburg will experience planned power outages in nine areas on Thursday, 6 August 2026, and Monday, 10 August 2026. These outages are part of essential maintenance work being conducted by City Power Johannesburg, slated to last for eight hours each day. The areas affected by the outage on 6 August include regions serviced by the Cyndia Substation. On 10 August, the Banfield Switching Station will also undergo outages from 8:00 to 16:00. Residents are advised to treat all power supply points as live, as electricity may be restored earlier than anticipated.
In a separate incident, a termination cable supplying Alexandra Switching Station exploded on 3 August 2026, causing local outages in parts of Florida and adjacent areas. City Power is currently investigating the cause of this explosion and plans to provide details on the damage and repair strategies shortly.
Latest Developments
- Planned outages will occur on 6 August 2026 and 10 August 2026. - Outages on 6 August from 9:00 to 17:00 and on 10 August from 8:00 to 16:00. - Affected by the explosion: areas including parts of Florida.
Why It Matters
Regular maintenance of power infrastructure is crucial for the efficiency and reliability of electricity supply in Johannesburg. Residents need to prepare for these outages to minimize inconvenience.