{"id":31692,"date":"2025-10-07T09:39:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T07:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=31692"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:47:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:47:03","slug":"joburg-8-hour-power-outages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/joburg-8-hour-power-outages\/","title":{"rendered":"Joburg Areas Affected by 8-Hour Power Outages This Week (7\u201312 Oct 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Johannesburg residents are gearing up for a week of planned power interruptions as <strong>City Power<\/strong> begins its scheduled maintenance of an eight-hour power outage across several regions. The utility says the work, taking place from <strong>7 to 12 October 2025<\/strong>, forms part of its ongoing programme to stabilise and modernise the city\u2019s overworked electricity grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams will be stationed from <strong>Midrand to the Inner City<\/strong>, servicing substations, replacing aging infrastructure, and testing equipment that has been under constant strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThese planned outages are essential to keep the supply safe and reliable,\u201d said City Power in a statement. \u201cUnplanned breakdowns are more disruptive and expensive to fix. Preventive maintenance helps us stay ahead of total equipment failure.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/eskom-load-reduction-gauteng-areas-this-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eskom to Implement Load Reduction in These Gauteng Areas This Week (6\u201312 October 2025)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-the-work-matters-for-jobur-g\"><strong>Why the Work Matters for Jobur<\/strong>g<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>City Power runs one of South Africa\u2019s most complex urban electricity networks, supplying both high-density residential communities and large industrial areas. Much of its grid dates back to the post-war expansion of Johannesburg and is now operating beyond its intended lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts warn that failing to maintain this system could lead to transformer fires and large-scale outages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s like replacing tyres before they burst,\u201d explained electrical systems expert <strong>Lerato Moagi<\/strong>, who has worked on several municipal grids in Gauteng. \u201cMaintenance keeps the lights on in the long run. It\u2019s better to lose power for eight planned hours than for days because a substation failed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tuesday-7-october-two-areas-impacted-by-the-power-outage\"><strong>Tuesday, 7 October \u2013 Two Areas Impacted<\/strong> By The Power Outage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first outages begin on <strong>Tuesday<\/strong>, targeting two regions \u2014 <strong>Reuven<\/strong> and <strong>Midrand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Region F (Reuven Service Delivery Centre)<\/strong> will experience an <strong>8am\u20134pm<\/strong> interruption as the <strong>Robertsham substation<\/strong> is taken offline for equipment upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas affected:<\/strong><br>Adcock Ingram Avenue and Sabax Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Region A (Midrand Service Delivery Centre)<\/strong> will also go dark from <strong>9am\u20135pm<\/strong> due to <strong>Westfield substation<\/strong> maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas affected:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greenstone Hill (Extensions 7, 16, 19, 21, 28, and 30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blackrock, Stoneridge Road East, and Greenstone Drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greenstone Shopping Centre and Flamingo Shopping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emerald Boulevard North &amp; Parkway, Thornhill Valley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Founders Hill, Founders View, and Westlake View<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brandy Bush Road, Stone Close, Rome Avenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brunton Circle, Glaxo Avenue, Johannesburg Road, Longmeadow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bushwillow, Acacia, Marula, and Buffalo Thorn Avenues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents are urged to switch off appliances and avoid using generators indoors during the outage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wednesday-8-october-inner-city-and-west-johannesburg\"><strong>Wednesday, 8 October \u2013 Inner City and West Johannesburg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>Wednesday<\/strong>, maintenance moves to <strong>Regions B and F<\/strong>, where two key substations will be switched off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Region B (Hursthill Service Delivery Centre)<\/strong> will experience an <strong>8:30am\u20134:30pm<\/strong> outage as the <strong>Industria substation<\/strong> undergoes servicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas affected:<\/strong> Croesus, Riverlea, and parts of Industria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, <strong>Region F (Inner City Service Delivery Centre)<\/strong> will have an <strong>8am\u20134pm<\/strong> outage at the <strong>John Ware substation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Affected streets:<\/strong><br>Ntemi Piliso Street, Rahima Moosa Street, Mariam Makeba Street, Lilian Ngoyi Street, and Helen Joseph Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact will stretch from large office blocks to small inner-city traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cEvery hour without power costs me sales,\u201d said <strong>Mandla Ndlovu<\/strong>, who owns a takeaway near Rahima Moosa Street. \u201cBut if this prevents future blackouts, it\u2019s worth the sacrifice.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-thursday-9-october-randburg-and-industria-maintenance\"><strong>Thursday, 9 October \u2013 Randburg and Industria Maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Region B (Randburg Service Delivery Centre)<\/strong> will conduct <strong>Fontainebleau substation<\/strong> maintenance from <strong>8am\u20134pm<\/strong> \u2014 work originally planned for Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas affected:<\/strong><br>Robindale (Extensions 1, 2, 4, 5), Ferndale, Darrenwood, Fontainebleau (and Extension 1), Jacanlee, Randpark Extension 3, Linden Extension, Cresta (and Extension 3), President Ridge, and Moret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Hursthill Service Delivery Centre<\/strong> will have another eight-hour shutdown at the <strong>Industria substation<\/strong> between <strong>8am and 4pm<\/strong>, affecting <strong>Industria and Industria West<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThis upgrade strengthens voltage stability and reduces frequent trips in western Johannesburg,\u201d said a City Power technical supervisor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-weekend-power-outages-longlake-and-van-beek-substations\"><strong>Weekend Power Outages: Longlake and Van Beek Substations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>Saturday, 11 October<\/strong>, <strong>Region A (Midrand)<\/strong> will again be affected as <strong>Longlake substation<\/strong> maintenance runs from <strong>8am to 4pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas affected:<\/strong> Longlake, Longmeadow, and Linbro Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>Sunday, 12 October<\/strong>, <strong>Region F (Inner City)<\/strong> will undergo maintenance at the <strong>Van Beek substation<\/strong>, also between <strong>8am and 4pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Areas affected:<\/strong> Jeppestown, Droste Park, and City and Suburban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cVan Beek powers key industrial areas,\u201d City Power said. \u201cScheduled maintenance now prevents long-term losses later.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safety-first\"><strong>Safety First<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>City Power reminded residents to treat all plugs and switches as live during outages, since power may return earlier than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cElectricity supply can be restored at any time,\u201d warned a City Power spokesperson. \u201cResidents should switch off appliances and handle electrical points as if live at all times.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Safety checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unplug devices to avoid surges when power returns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use certified solar lamps or gas stoves instead of candles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid open flames indoors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep perishables cool in iceboxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joburg-s-infrastructure-crossroads\"><strong>Joburg\u2019s Infrastructure Crossroads<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The maintenance blitz highlights Johannesburg\u2019s broader challenge \u2014 modernising an electricity grid that hasn\u2019t kept pace with urban growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City Power oversees more than <strong>13,000 km of underground cables<\/strong>, much of it installed before the 1990s. Deferred maintenance, caused by funding gaps and procurement delays, has made parts of the grid fragile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cEvery fix done today prevents an outage tomorrow,\u201d said infrastructure analyst <strong>Kgomotso Diale<\/strong>. \u201cIt\u2019s expensive and inconvenient, but if Joburg wants stability, rebuilding is the only way forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-a-resilient-power-future\"><strong>Building a Resilient Power Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These eight-hour interruptions serve as a reminder that maintenance means progress, not just inconvenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citypower.co.za\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City Power<\/a> says it is shifting from reactive repair to proactive maintenance, a strategy that requires residents\u2019 cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How residents can help:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Report cable theft and illegal connections immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce energy use during peak hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in solar or inverter systems where possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cStable power begins with shared responsibility,\u201d said City Power. \u201cEvery resident plays a role in protecting the network.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>As Johannesburg grows, so does its need for a stronger, smarter grid. The outages this week might test patience, but they also mark an investment in a city preparing for a more sustainable energy future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So this week, Joburg: plan ahead, stay informed, and use the downtime wisely. Each repair, each upgrade, and each precaution moves the city one step closer to reliable power \u2014 and a brighter tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg residents are gearing up for a week of planned power interruptions as City Power begins its scheduled maintenance of an eight-hour power outage across several regions. The utility says the work, taking place from 7 to 12 October 2025, forms part of its ongoing programme to stabilise and modernise the city\u2019s overworked electricity grid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":31218,"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 a week of planned power interruptions as City Power begins its scheduled maintenance of an eight-hour power outage across several regions. 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