Power Outage in Northcliff, Johannesburg

No power outage reported in Northcliff by City Power

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Power Outages Affecting Northcliff

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✅ Restoredreported 4d ago• 35h 41m- Roodepoort

Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey. The outage was caused by cable theft.

BergbronQuellerinaNorthcliffMaraisburgIndustria NorthFlorida NorthWhite RidgeFlorida GlenBanfieldDelarey

Cause: Cable theftETA: Sat, 04 Jul, 17:00source

Timeline (7 updates)

Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 03:11
An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Bergbron and Quellerina. The team has been informed to investigate the cause of the outage.
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Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 08:14
Three lengths of 33kV cable have been cut and stolen between Florida and Florida North, affecting customers in Florida Glen, Florida, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, and Industria North.
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Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 12:37
The team is sourcing a replacement 33kV cable that was stolen between Florida and Florida North, and another team is on site trenching for the cable replacement.
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Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 20:41
The team is still sourcing a replacement 33KV cable that was stolen between Florida and Florida North, and the replacement process will commence tomorrow after delivery.
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Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 08:27
An appointed contractor is on site repairing a cable fault affecting customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey.
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Restored - Sat, 04 Jul, 13:12
Repairs for a cable fault at Florida Glen Substation, 7th Street Switching Station, Banfield Switching Station and Drankens Switching Station are ongoing, affecting customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey, with an estimated restoration time of 17:00.
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Restored - Sat, 04 Jul, 14:52
Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey. The outage was caused by cable theft.
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Other outages in this area

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

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🔧 Investigating5d ago- Hursthill

A contractor has been appointed and material is being sourced for repairs at Hursthills Substation, Claremont 11kV distributor.

NewlandsClaremont

Cause: Equipment faultsource

Timeline (9 updates)

Update - Wed, 01 Jul, 12:24
Latest updates are available regarding the Hursthill outage.
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Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 11:00
A replacement indoor transformer has been delivered to Hursthili Substation TSS Newlands for installation, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road in Newlands following a previous explosion.
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Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 10:32
Repairs are currently underway at Hurshill Substation (TSS Newlands), affecting customers at Italian Road, Stonewall Road, and Market Road in Newlands.
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Reported - Sat, 04 Jul, 18:36
Insulation at the Italian transformer substation was damaged by fire, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road in Newlands. The repair team will resume work tomorrow morning.
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Reported - Sun, 05 Jul, 09:01
An outage is affecting customers in Claremont, and operators have been notified to investigate the cause.
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Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 10:34
Repairs on a low voltage fault affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road in Newlands have been completed, with final checks and supply restoration to follow.
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Reported - Mon, 06 Jul, 12:53
Infrastructure inside the transformer switching station exploded and caught alight during final checks on low voltage repairs, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road.
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Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 13:16
An explosion damaged two circuit breakers and leads from the transformer at Hursthull Substation's Claremont 11kV distributor, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road, and Market Road.
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Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 07:52
A contractor has been appointed and material is being sourced for repairs at Hursthills Substation, Claremont 11kV distributor.
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🔧 Investigating13h ago- Hursthill

Customers in Parkview and Greenside are without power due to a cable fault from the Greenside South Distributor at Parkhurst Substation; a contractor will be appointed for repairs.

ParkviewGreenside SouthParkhurst

Cause: Faulty cableETA: Tue, 07 Jul, 17:00source

Timeline (2 updates)

Reported - Mon, 06 Jul, 21:13
An outage affecting customers in Greenside and Parkview is being investigated by operators at Parkhurst Substation Greenside South Distributor.
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Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 03:35
Customers in Parkview and Greenside are without power due to a cable fault from the Greenside South Distributor at Parkhurst Substation; a contractor will be appointed for repairs.
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🔧 Investigating3d ago- Hursthill

The fault at Johnware Substation was located under the tunnel, and a contractor will carry out repairs tomorrow morning, affecting customers at Vlak Street, Scraper Street, and True Road in Selby.

MayfairSelby

Cause: Faulty cablesource

Timeline (5 updates)

Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 10:40
Repairs are in progress at Johnware Substation's Forsburg South Distributor, affecting customers at Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair.
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Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 13:13
Repairs have been completed at Johnware Substation's Forsburg South Distributor, affecting customers at Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair; final tests are pending before restoration.
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Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 17:00
Repairs are concluded in Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair, and the operation team will proceed with the restoration process.
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Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 21:43
Supply has been 100% restored on Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair, following a faulty cable.
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Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 19:39
The fault at Johnware Substation was located under the tunnel, and a contractor will carry out repairs tomorrow morning, affecting customers at Vlak Street, Scraper Street, and True Road in Selby.
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🔧 Investigating16h ago- Hursthill

An appointed contractor is on site actively engaging in repairs to faulty cables affecting power supply to customers in Dandalus Street, Kerry Road, and Dandalk Avenue in Parkview.

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Cause: Faulty cableETA: Tue, 07 Jul, 17:00source

⚡ Active1d ago- Hursthill

We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Noordgesig, Pennyville and surrounding areas.

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This page also covers outages in Northcliff Ext 12, Northcliff Ext 19, Northcliff Ext 22, Northcliff Ext 4, Northcliff Ext 6, Northcliff Ext 7, Northcliff Ext 8, Northcliff Ext 9, Northcliff South.

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Northcliff?

How long a power outage in Northcliff 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 Northcliff 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 Northcliff residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.

Power Outage History for Northcliff (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Northcliff in the last 90 days, totalling 34.9 hours without power. Average restoration time was 7 hours. Most faults traced back to the Roosevelt Substation substation (3 of 10). The most common cause was cable fault.

Date	Duration	Substation	Cause	Also affected
29 Jun 2026	18.5h	Roosevelt Substation	damaged infrastructure, cable fault	Fairlands, Mountainview
28 Jun 2026	2.5h	Roosevelt Park Substation	cable fault	Berario
28 Jun 2026	-	Mountainview Transformer Substation	cable fault	Montroux, Mountainview
28 Jun 2026	0m	Roosevelt Park Substation	cable fault	Franklin Roosevelt Park
28 Jun 2026	-	Roosevelt Park Substation	-	Franklin Roosevelt Park
28 Jun 2026	-	Mountainview Transformer Substation	emergency maintenance	Montroux, Mountainview
16 Jun 2026	-	Delta Substation	-	Fairlands
16 Jun 2026	8h	Roosevelt Substation	overcurrent trip	Emmarentia, Berario, Fairlands
11 Jun 2026	5.9h	Roosevelt Substation	cable fault	Berario
05 Jun 2026	-	Hursthill Substation	-	Triomf

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What to Do During a Power Outage in Northcliff

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

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 Northcliff

Is there a power outage in Northcliff right now?

No power outage is currently reported by City Power for Northcliff, 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 Northcliff?

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

How long do power outages last in Northcliff?

Most unplanned power outages in Northcliff 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 Northcliff?

City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Northcliff 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 Northcliff?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Northcliff 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 Northcliff load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Northcliff?

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

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