{"id":31341,"date":"2025-09-30T11:15:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T09:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31341"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:47:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:47:52","slug":"8-hour-power-outage-joburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/8-hour-power-outage-joburg\/","title":{"rendered":"Scheduled 8-Hour Power Outage in Joburg: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Johannesburg residents are gearing up for an 8-hour power outage this Sunday, 5 October 2025, as City Power carries out essential maintenance on two key substations. The outage, which will affect various parts of the inner city, will take place from 8 am to 4 pm. The utility stresses that this planned interruption is vital to prevent even worse unplanned power cuts in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;These interruptions are disruptive, but they\u2019re necessary to ensure the grid stays stable and secure,&#8221; said a City Power spokesperson. &#8220;Our teams will be upgrading and replacing outdated equipment that would otherwise cause more severe outages.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/gauteng-load-reduction-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gauteng Load Reduction Schedule: Areas and Times for 29 Sept \u2013 5 Oct 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-maintenance-matters\">Why This Maintenance Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ongoing power challenges in Johannesburg are not new. Overloaded transformers, aging infrastructure, and theft are key issues. While City Power\u2019s planned outages are inconvenient, they are seen as essential to maintaining grid integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Energy analyst Kabelo Motloung explains, &#8220;The city can&#8217;t function properly without proactive maintenance. While it\u2019s frustrating for residents and businesses, it ensures we avoid worse blackouts in the future. Routine maintenance now will save us from longer, unplanned power failures later.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the necessity, residents will be impacted, as small businesses, homes, and public services depend on electricity for refrigeration, Wi-Fi, and security systems. The scheduled outage will affect several key neighborhoods, further highlighting the need for infrastructure updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2858111432\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-areas-affected-by-the-outage\">Areas Affected by the Outage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>City Power has confirmed that the following areas will be without power from <strong>8 am to 4 pm<\/strong> on Sunday, 5 October 2025:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Van Beek Substation (08:00\u201316:00)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeppestown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drose Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City &amp; Suburban<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selby Substation (08:00\u201316:00)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Park Central<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Village Main (Extensions 1 &amp; 2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wemmer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marshalltown &amp; Marshalltown Extension 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New Centre &amp; New Centre Extension 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Village Deep<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selby &amp; Selby Extensions 2, 3, 4, 6, and 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salisbury Claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>City &amp; Suburban Extensions 1 &amp; 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ferreiras Dorp Extension 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents in these areas are advised to turn off sensitive appliances ahead of the outage, and keep them turned off until power is restored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monday-s-maintenance-adds-pressure\">Monday\u2019s Maintenance Adds Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The power interruption isn&#8217;t just a one-off. City Power is also conducting maintenance at the <strong>James Crescent Switching Station<\/strong> on Monday, 29 September 2025, from <strong>9 am to 5 pm<\/strong>. The maintenance will affect areas in Midrand, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>James Crescent Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts of Pretoria Road and Richards Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mondi Recycle, Momentum Park, Famous Brands, Pro Build<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pendulum Road, Turbeit Avenue, Suttie Close, Queen Avenue, King Lane, Cupid Street, Jubilee Avenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For businesses in these areas, Monday\u2019s outage adds to the frustration of lost trading hours, compounding the impact of the Sunday outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1315333192\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-citizen-concerns\">Citizen Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The power cuts bring mixed feelings across Johannesburg. Small business owner Nthabiseng Khumalo, who runs a caf\u00e9, voiced concern over the financial toll. \u201cSunday is usually our busiest day. Without power, we can\u2019t operate our coffee machines or fridges. It\u2019s a full day of lost sales we can\u2019t recover.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ensuring-safety-during-outages\">Ensuring Safety During Outages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>City Power also advised all residents to treat their electrical supply points as live during outages, as power could be restored at any time. To avoid accidents, residents should avoid switching on electrical devices until they\u2019re sure the supply has stabilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency services have also warned against using unsafe alternatives like candles without holders or operating generators indoors. A rise in fire-related incidents often accompanies planned or unplanned blackouts, and the risks are especially high during long outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1428086743\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-understanding-the-bigger-picture\">Understanding the Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>City Power\u2019s rolling maintenance is a symptom of deeper issues within Johannesburg\u2019s power infrastructure. The city faces growing challenges as it expands rapidly, with overstrained substations and illegal connections causing persistent overloads. Dr. Tebogo Mokoena, an energy researcher, warned that unless the city upgrades its infrastructure, these outages could become more frequent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about one day of inconvenience,\u201d says Mokoena. \u201cIt\u2019s about creating a resilient, future-proof grid. Without this preventive work, we risk continued power crises that could hurt both businesses and families.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-to-manage-the-8-hour-outage\">Tips to Manage the 8-Hour Outage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Charge Essential Devices Early<\/strong><br>Ensure phones, laptops, and rechargeable lights are fully charged before 8 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Pre-Cook Meals<\/strong><br>Take advantage of the morning hours to prepare meals for the evening, minimizing disruption during the outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Keep Fridge Doors Closed<\/strong><br>Limit the number of times the fridge door is opened to preserve cold storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Consider Backup Power<\/strong><br>Small inverters, solar lights, and gas stoves can alleviate some of the frustration caused by long power cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Stay Informed<\/strong><br>Download the City Power app or visit their website for updates on the schedule and any changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3279277443\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turning-blackouts-into-opportunity\">Turning Blackouts into Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While this weekend\u2019s planned outages may frustrate, they highlight the urgency of a long-term solution for Johannesburg\u2019s power grid. As City Power\u2019s spokesperson pointed out: \u201cThe system only works when everyone contributes to the utility, local government, businesses, and residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gauteng\u2019s power challenges cannot be solved in isolation. Citizens must take an active role by reporting illegal connections, conserving energy, and supporting sustainable energy solutions. Municipalities must prioritize infrastructure upgrades, and businesses can invest in backup power systems to reduce reliance on the grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As residents, let\u2019s take responsibility for our part in managing energy consumption. Encourage sustainable power usage and invest in alternative energy sources. Together, we can help reduce the frequency of outages, making Johannesburg\u2019s energy grid more reliable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Johannesburg, stay prepared. Know your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/news\/south-africa\/8-hour-power-outages-ahead-in-these-joburg-areas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scheduled outage<\/a> times, plan accordingly, and use this time to explore sustainable energy solutions. The challenge of blackouts can be turned into an opportunity to build resilience in our community. Share your strategies with others and help create a more energy-efficient Gauteng.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg residents are gearing up for an 8-hour power outage this Sunday, 5 October 2025, as City Power carries out essential maintenance on two key substations. The outage, which will affect various parts of the inner city, will take place from 8 am to 4 pm. The utility stresses that this planned interruption is vital to prevent even worse unplanned power cuts in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":31344,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Johannesburg residents are gearing up for an 8-hour power outage this Sunday, 5 October 2025, as City Power carries out essential maintenance on two key substations. The outage, which will affect various parts of the inner city, will take place from 8 am to 4 pm. 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