These Johannesburg Areas Will Experience 8-Hour Electricity Outages Between 18-23 August 2025

Scheduled 8-Hour Power Outages in Johannesburg

Johannesburg residents in several suburbs should prepare for planned 8-hour electricity outages scheduled for mid to late August 2025. These outages are part of routine maintenance by City Power Johannesburg to improve the city’s electrical network and service reliability.

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Why Are the Power Outages Happening?

City Power has explained that these interruptions are necessary to conduct essential maintenance work on substations, cables, and switching stations. Regular upkeep helps prevent unplanned outages and ensures a more stable power supply in the long term.

Areas Affected by August Power Interruptions

The most significant outages next week include parts of Johannesburg’s Central Business District (CBD) and Doornfontein. On Monday, 18 August 2025, the Van Beek Substation area will experience an 8-hour blackout from 10:00 to 18:00. Affected areas include:

• Doornfontein and New Doornfontein
• Streets in the CBD such as Plein, Lillian Ngoyi, Rissik, Joubert, Elloff, Rahima Moosa, and Rockey

Other suburbs facing outages include:

• Randview Avenue in Ferndale (Wednesday, 20 August, 09:00–17:00)
• Malanshof and Strydom Park (Wednesday, 20 August, 09:00–17:00)
• Bromhof and Boskruin (Thursday, 21 August, 09:00–17:00)
• Multiple streets in Midrand including Albertyn, Gustav Preller, Barbara Place, Langeveldt, Berger, Prestorious, Elias Road, Prozesky, Elizabeth Fry, and Sunset View (Thursday, 21 August, 09:00–17:00)

Power Outage Schedule: For Next Week

Here is the Gauteng load reduction schedule from Monday, 18 August to Saturday, 23 August 2025, separated by day:

Monday, 18 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule

Wednesday, 20 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule

Thursday, 21 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule

Saturday, 23 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule

Previous Outages Earlier This Month

On Tuesday, 12 August 2025, an 8-hour planned outage affected areas served by the Olivedale Substation from 08:00 to 14:00. Key locations impacted included the Santa area, SAPS Public Order, PUTCO Bus Depot, Military Base, Diepkloof Mortuary, and Wits Medical Centre.

Repairs in Oakland have faced delays due to underground cable complexities, affecting power restoration timelines.

What Residents Should Know

City Power advises all customers to treat all electrical supply points as live during outages, as supply can be restored without warning. The utility regrets any inconvenience caused but stresses that maintenance is essential for maintaining and improving power reliability.

How to Prepare for the Outages

Residents and businesses in the affected areas should:

• Charge essential devices and backup power sources in advance
• Plan for lighting and refrigeration needs during the outage
• Avoid using elevators during outage hours
• Unplug sensitive electrical appliances to prevent damage from power surges

City Power’s Commitment to Service Improvement

These carefully planned outages form part of City Power’s ongoing programme to enhance electrical infrastructure and reduce unplanned outages across Johannesburg. Improved maintenance and upgrades support a more reliable power supply for thousands of residents and businesses.

What to Do During Power Interruptions

During power outages, if you experience electrical faults or emergencies, contact City Power immediately through their call centre at 011 490 7484 or 0800 202 925. You can also report issues via their official website or social media channels.

Stay Prepared

City Power continues to schedule and communicate planned maintenance in advance to minimize disruption. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official updates and local news to prepare adequately for outages.