Power Outage in Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg

No power outage reported in Johannesburg CBD by City Power

There are 28 active power outages in other Johannesburg areas.

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Power Outages Affecting Johannesburg CBD

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✅ Restoredreported 7d ago• 44h 57m- Randburg

Power supply has been restored at Houtkoppen Substation, Conduit Distributor, following a cable fault that affected customers in Jukskei Park and Johannesburg North, but a low voltage outage is still affecting parts of Jukskei Park.

Jukskei ParkJohannesburg North

Cause: Faulty cableETA: Sun, 16 Aug, 17:00source

Timeline (3 updates)

Reported - Fri, 14 Aug, 14:57
An unplanned power supply interruption is affecting customers in Jukskei Park, and operators have been informed to investigate the cause.
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Restored - Sun, 16 Aug, 08:59
Power supply has been restored at Houtkoppen Substation, Conduit Distributor, following an outage caused by a cable fault affecting customers in Jukskei Park and Johannesburg North.
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Restored - Sun, 16 Aug, 11:55
Power supply has been restored at Houtkoppen Substation, Conduit Distributor, following a cable fault that affected customers in Jukskei Park and Johannesburg North, but a low voltage outage is still affecting parts of Jukskei Park.
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Earlier This Week (no recent update)

⏸ No recent updatereported 4d ago• 24h 42m (no follow-up)- Randburg

The transformer tested positive at Houtkoppen Substation, but a faulty Ring Main Unit (RMU) switch needs replacement; supply is temporarily restored via a generator for customers in Jukskei Park and Johannesburg North.

Jukskei ParkJohannesburg NorthNorthriding

Cause: Faulty transformer / mini-subsource

Timeline (5 updates)

Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 17:01
Repairs have been completed at Houtkoppen Substation for an outage caused by a vandalised transformer on Platina Street in Jukskei Park, with final tests and restoration to commence.
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Reported - Mon, 17 Aug, 20:57
A power outage is affecting customers in Jukskei Park, Johannesburg North, and Northriding.
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Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 09:12
An outage at Houtkoppen Substation affecting customers in Jukskei Park and Johannesburg North. The test branch team has been requested to conduct tests on MSS 189 Platina Street.
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Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 12:39
At Houtkoppen Substation, a faulty switch was detected, affecting customers in Jukskei Park and Johannesburg North. A new switch is being sourced for replacement.
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Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 17:43
The transformer tested positive at Houtkoppen Substation, but a faulty Ring Main Unit (RMU) switch needs replacement; supply is temporarily restored via a generator for customers in Jukskei Park and Johannesburg North.
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Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

Other outages in this area

Reports from nearby suburbs in the same City Power service area. Not necessarily affecting Johannesburg CBD directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today6 active

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🔧 Investigating3d ago- Innercity

Repairs are ongoing at Braamfontein Substation's Smit Street Distributor following cable theft, affecting customers in Smit, De Korte, Eendracht, Henri, Station, Bertha, De Beer, Melle, Biccard, and Simmons Streets in Braamfontein.

Braamfontein

Cause: Cable theftsource

Timeline (6 updates)

Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 13:02
We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Braamfontein. Operators have been notified and will investigate the cause.
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Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 19:48
Investigations for an outage at Braamfontein Substation affecting Braamfontein have been handed over to day shift operators due to unsafe conditions at night.
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Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 09:27
An outage at Braamfontein Substation's Smit Street Distributor is affecting customers in Braamfontein due to approximately 520 metres of stolen cable from various streets, with the team currently sourcing replacement units.
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Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 13:45
Repairs are scheduled to commence tomorrow on the Smit Street Distributor at Braamfontein Substation following the theft of approximately 520 metres of cable, affecting customers in Braamfontein.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 06:09
Repairs have commenced following the theft of approximately 520 metres of cable along Smit Street East, Smit Street West, Wolmarans Street, and De Korte Street South, affecting customers on multiple streets in Braamfontein with no estimated time for full restoration.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 19:26
Repairs are ongoing at Braamfontein Substation's Smit Street Distributor following cable theft, affecting customers in Smit, De Korte, Eendracht, Henri, Station, Bertha, De Beer, Melle, Biccard, and Simmons Streets in Braamfontein.
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🔧 Investigating2d ago- Innercity

Due to unforeseen challenges, restoration work for the Ridge Substation outage affecting a portion of Hillbrow will be carried out tomorrow.

HillbrowBerea

Cause: Blown terminationsource

Timeline (5 updates)

Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 06:14
An outage is affecting customers in Hillbrow and Berea, and operators have been dispatched to investigate.
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Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 13:32
95% of the power supply has been restored to customers, but one chamber at Ridge Substation remains off due to a blown termination, affecting a portion of customers in Hillbrow.
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Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 18:11
96% of the power supply has been restored at Ridge Substation, but one load centre in Hillbrow remains off.
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Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 20:52
Repairs have been completed at Ridge Substation, and the team will resume restoration work tomorrow, with 96% of power already restored to customers in Hillbrow.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 19:21
Due to unforeseen challenges, restoration work for the Ridge Substation outage affecting a portion of Hillbrow will be carried out tomorrow.
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⚡ Active15h ago- Innercity

An outage affecting customers in Orange Grove is due to a faulty mini-substation requiring replacement. The team is currently sourcing the replacement unit.

Orange Grove

Cause: Equipment faultsource

⚡ Active19h ago- Innercity

Operators are enroute to investigate the cause of an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, Yeoville, and possible surroundings.

Houghton EstateBellevueYeovilleHoughton

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⚡ Active22h ago- Innercity

We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, and Yeoville. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage.

Houghton EstateBellevueYeovilleHoughton

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Timeline (2 updates)

Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 05:29
An outage is affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, and Yeoville. Operators have been notified and dispatched to investigate the cause.
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Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 06:12
We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, and Yeoville. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage.
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Upcoming Planned Power Outages

📅 Plannedin 6 days- Innercity

A planned power interruption will take place at Braamfontein Switching Station on Thursday 27 August 2026 from 08h30 until 16h30.

Jura StrDe Korte SouthSmith Str WestShowgroundWolmarans WestNico MosterdWolmarans Smith StrLiberty LifeSmith Str EastWolmarans EastGautrainBraamfontein

Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Thu, 27 Aug, 16:30source

📅 Plannedin 24 days- Innercity

A planned power interruption will occur at Moffat Substation on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, from 08h00 until 16h00.

City DeepTransnetHeidelbergHostel in City Deep

Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Tue, 15 Sept, 16:00source

Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Johannesburg CBD?

How long a power outage in Johannesburg CBD takes to fix depends on what caused it. These are the typical restoration times for the three fault categories City Power handles.

Unplanned fault: Most outages in Johannesburg CBD fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults (tripped circuit) take 2-4 hours.
Cable theft: 12-48 hours to repair, especially if specialised equipment is needed.
Planned work: City Power notifies Johannesburg CBD residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.

Power Outage History for Johannesburg CBD (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Johannesburg CBD in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the Central Substation substation (3 of 10). The most common cause was planned maintenance.

Date	Duration	Substation	Cause	Also affected
21 Aug 2026	-	Central Substation	equipment fault	Selby, Carlton Centre, Marshalltown, Jeppestown
14 Aug 2026	2.8h	Houtkoppen Substation	cable fault	Jukskei Park, Johannesburg North
12 Aug 2026	-	Houtkoppen Substation	cable fault	Jukskei Park, Johannesburg North, Riverbend, Kya Sand
12 Aug 2026	-	Houtkoppen 11KV Substation	-	Jukskei Park, Johannesburg North
11 Aug 2026	-	Central Substation	planned maintenance	Braamfontein, City And Suburban, Grahamstown
03 Aug 2026	1.3d	Central Substation	equipment theft	Marshalltown, City And Suburban, Doornfontein, Selby +2 more
26 Jul 2026	-	Eikenhof Substation	planned maintenance	Rispark, Southfork, Comptonville, Devland +5 more
14 Jul 2026	2.1d	Bree Substation	equipment failure	Newtown, Southern Sun
12 Jul 2026	-	Bree Substation	-	-
10 Jul 2026	-	Eikenhof Substation	planned maintenance	Rispark, Southfork, Comptonville, Devland +5 more

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What to Do During a Power Outage in Johannesburg CBD

Quick checklist to follow while waiting for City Power to restore power in Johannesburg CBD.

Switch off appliances at the wall to prevent damage from power surges when electricity returns.
Leave one light switched on so you know when power is restored.
Keep fridges and freezers closed - food stays cold for 4-6 hours if unopened.
Use battery-powered lights instead of candles to reduce fire risk.
Report the outage to City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 if it has not been reported yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Johannesburg CBD

Is there a power outage in Johannesburg CBD right now?

No power outage is currently reported by City Power for Johannesburg CBD, Johannesburg. This page updates every 10 minutes with live data from City Power. If your power is off, report it by calling 0114907484 / 0860562874.

How do I report a power outage in Johannesburg CBD?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 to report a power outage in Johannesburg CBD. You can also report online at citypower.co.za or follow @CityPowerJhb on X (Twitter) for updates.

How long do power outages last in Johannesburg CBD?

Most unplanned power outages in Johannesburg CBD are fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults like tripped circuits are often restored in 2-4 hours. Major faults from cable theft or equipment damage can take 12-48 hours. Planned maintenance typically lasts 6-10 hours during the day.

When will the electricity be back on in Johannesburg CBD?

City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Johannesburg CBD right now. If your power is off, the issue may be local to your street or property. Call 0114907484 / 0860562874 or check this page again - it updates every 10 minutes with live electricity restoration data from City Power.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Johannesburg CBD?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Johannesburg CBD is experiencing an unplanned power outage - not load shedding. Load shedding follows a fixed timetable, while power outages are caused by faults, cable theft, or equipment failure. Check Johannesburg CBD load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Johannesburg CBD?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 for power outages in Johannesburg CBD. You can also report faults online at citypower.co.za or WhatsApp the relevant SDC channel for your area.

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