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Power Outage in Park Central, Johannesburg

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Power outage in Park Central on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 17:39
Last checked: 7m ago
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Power Outages Affecting Park Central3 active

Updated 7m ago
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Alexandra
89% of the power supply has been restored in Bramley Park and Wynberg, but Kew will remain off until access is granted to the property owner.
Bramley ParkWynbergBramleyGresswoldKew
Timeline (6 updates)
  1. Reported - Thu, 20 Aug, 15:06
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Bramley Park and Wynberg. Operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 19:20
    Restoration efforts at Gresswold Substation remain at 68% due to access challenges, affecting customers in Bramley Park and Wynberg.
    source
  3. Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 20:23
    Restoration efforts at Gresswold Substation remain at 68% due to access challenges, affecting Bramley Park and Wynberg, with the team resuming repairs tomorrow morning.
    source
  4. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 10:50
    Investigative work at Gresswold Substation has been delayed due to technical challenges, affecting customers in Bramley Park and Wynberg, with supply remaining at 68% restored.
    source
  5. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 18:20
    89% of power supply has been restored in Bramley Park and Wynberg; the remaining percentage affecting Kew will remain off until access is granted.
    source
  6. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 18:43
    89% of the power supply has been restored in Bramley Park and Wynberg, but Kew will remain off until access is granted to the property owner.
    source
🔧 Investigating2d ago- Roodepoort
A team will be assigned to carry out necessary repairs and material is being sourced for an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
PanoramaWeltevreden ParkWilroParkWeltevredenpark
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (5 updates)
  1. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 08:50
    A fault has been identified on the local RMU and transformer at Monte Carlo Substation, affecting customers in Weltevredenpark via the Mosterboom Distributor of Panorama Switching Station.
    source
  2. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 10:02
    A service provider has been assigned to address an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor in Weltevredenpark, and materials are being collected.
    source
  3. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 12:17
    An outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor is affecting customers in Wilropark, with a service provider assigned and materials to be collected.
    source
  4. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 13:33
    A service provider has been assigned and materials are being collected for repairs at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
    source
  5. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 11:03
    A team will be assigned to carry out necessary repairs and material is being sourced for an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
    source
⚡ Active1d ago- Roodepoort
An unplanned power interruption is affecting Allen's Nek and Weltevreden Park, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
Allen's NekWeltevreden Park
Upcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Plannedin 8 days- Lenasia
Customers are reminded of a planned power interruption at Orlando switching station on Saturday, 29 August 2026 from 09h00 until 17h00.
Walter SisuluGolden Number 2Golden Number 3Golden Number 1Eldorado Park Extension 5Freedom ParkEldorado Park NorthGoudkoppies Number 1Eldorado Park Extension 2Eldorado Park Extension 7
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Sat, 29 Aug, 17:00source
Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 3h ago• 1h 29m- Hursthill
Power supply has been fully restored in Auckland Park, following an outage due to a faulty cable.
Auckland ParkHursthill
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 23:36
    An outage is affecting customers in Auckland Park, with a technical team on site investigating the cause.
    source
  2. Restored - Sat, 22 Aug, 01:05
    Power supply has been fully restored in Auckland Park, following an outage due to a faulty cable.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 4d ago• 57h 36m- Roodepoort
Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
Weltevreden ParkEagle CanyonHarvestonHoneydewHorizon
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (10 updates)
  1. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 11:51
    A service provider is on site carrying out repairs at Christiaan De Wet Substation, affecting customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 18:49
    Our team remains on site and is attending to cable repairs, with work progressing.
    source
  3. Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 06:06
    An outage at Christiaan De Wet Substation JG Strydom Switching Station is affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  4. Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 10:07
    Repair work will commence once the fault has been located at Christiaan de Wet, JG Strydom Switching Station, affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  5. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 19:50
    Repair work at Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek has been halted and will continue tomorrow due to challenges faced during the repair process.
    source
  6. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 03:11
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Weltevredenpark, and a team has been dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  7. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 08:55
    The technical team is on site and has resumed repairs for the Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station, Crossberry distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
  8. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 18:43
    Repairs are complete at Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station, and the team will conduct tests before commencing restoration to Weltevredenpark, Allen’s Nek, and surrounding areas.
    source
  9. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 18:47
    The outage affecting Lufhereng and surrounding areas will be attended after Christiaan De Wet Substation, JG Strydom Switching Station, Crossberry Distributor.
    source
  10. Restored - Wed, 19 Aug, 21:27
    Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen’s Nek.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 4d ago• 42h 27m- Alexandra
Power supply is fully restored to customers in Wynberg, Bramley North, Pan Africa Shopping Centre, and surrounding areas.
Bramley NorthWynbergGresswoldRaumarais Park
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (8 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 17 Aug, 18:33
    An outage is affecting Bramley North, Wynberg, and Pan Africa Shopping Centre, with operators on site investigating the cause.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 22:11
    Power supply has been restored up to 42% at Bramley North, Wynberg, and Pan Africa Shopping Centre, with remaining work handed over to the day shift team due to access challenges.
    source
  3. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 17:47
    Repairs on the faulty cable at Gresswold Substation have been completed, and operators will be dispatched to begin the restoration process for customers in Lombardy East.
    source
  4. Restored - Tue, 18 Aug, 18:27
    Power supply has been restored to customers in Lombardy East following a cable fault.
    source
  5. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 20:00
    The test branch team has been requested to locate an existing fault at Gresswold Substation affecting customers in Bramley North, Wynberg, and Pan Africa Shopping Centre, with 10 load centres remaining off.
    source
  6. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 10:34
    A test branch team is on site locating the fault affecting customers in Wynberg, Bramley North, and Raumarais Park, with 80% of the supply restored and ten load centres still off.
    source
  7. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 11:46
    A fault at Gresswold Substation affecting customers in Wynberg, Bramley North, and Raumarais Park has been located, with 80% of supply restored and a contractor to be appointed for repairs.
    source
  8. Restored - Wed, 19 Aug, 13:00
    Power supply is fully restored to customers in Wynberg, Bramley North, Pan Africa Shopping Centre, and surrounding areas.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 3d ago• 3h 11m- Lenasia
Power has been restored to customers in Freedom Park, following an outage caused by an overload at Goldev Switching Station.
Freedom ParkGoldev
Cause: Overloadsource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 08:19
    An outage is affecting customers in Freedom Park, and operators have been notified to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Restored - Tue, 18 Aug, 11:30
    Power has been restored to customers in Freedom Park, following an outage caused by an overload at Goldev Switching Station.
    source
✅ 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)
  1. 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.
    source
  2. 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.
    source
  3. 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.
    source
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)
  1. 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.
    source
  2. Reported - Mon, 17 Aug, 20:57
    A power outage is affecting customers in Jukskei Park, Johannesburg North, and Northriding.
    source
  3. 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.
    source
  4. 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.
    source
  5. 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.
    source
⏸ No recent updatereported 6d ago• 70h 2m (no follow-up)- Alexandra
Repair work at Alexandra Substation for snapped overhead lines affecting customers along 13th to 15th Avenue, between London Road and Rooth Street, will resume tomorrow once materials are delivered. The supply remains 97% restored.
AlexandraEast BankRiver ParkTsutsumaniFar East Bank
Cause: Snapped overhead linessource
Timeline (10 updates)
  1. Update - Sat, 15 Aug, 13:18
    Power supply has been restored up to 97% to customers in Alexandra, but one Pole Mounted Transformer remains isolated due to a snapped overhead line, affecting customers in 13th to 17th Avenue between London Road and Rooth Street.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 09:40
    There is an outage update for Alexandra Substation.
    source
  3. Restored - Tue, 18 Aug, 07:31
    Power supply is fully restored to customers along 12th to 16th Avenue, between Roosevelt Street and Hofmeyer Street.
    source
  4. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 08:54
    City Power is building on previous engagements with Alexandra businesses to undertake a focused compliance and normalisation programme, including street-by-street audits and addressing recurring electricity interruptions.
    source
  5. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 08:55
    City Power is addressing network overloading, illegal connections, low vending, and damaged infrastructure in Alexandra, having invested approximately R595.7 million in various normalisation projects since 2003.
    source
  6. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 08:55
    City Power is streaming live at the Alexandra Electricity Imbizo to discuss electricity challenges with residents.
    source
  7. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 08:57
    City Power confirms significant investment in Alexandra's network but stresses the need for resident cooperation to ensure sustainable outcomes, with plans to intensify metering audits and infrastructure protection.
    source
  8. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 08:59
    City Power is discussing the need for partnership to address low vending levels in Alexandra, despite normalisation efforts in areas like River Park, Tsutsumani, Far East Bank, and WesBank.
    source
  9. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 09:00
    City Power is engaging with Alexandra residents on electricity challenges, including refurbishment of Roosevelt Switching Station at Alexandra Substation, to move towards a more stable and sustainable electricity supply.
    source
  10. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 11:20
    Repair work at Alexandra Substation for snapped overhead lines affecting customers along 13th to 15th Avenue, between London Road and Rooth Street, will resume tomorrow once materials are delivered. The supply remains 97% restored.
    source
⏸ No recent updatereported 6d ago• 2h 45m (no follow-up)- Roodepoort
Power has been restored to 98% of affected customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen's Nek following a cable fault between Woodridge MSS and Crossberry MSS, with the team attending to the remaining 2% still without supply in Crossberry.
Weltevreden Park
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Sat, 15 Aug, 18:16
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Weltevredenpark, Weltevredenpark Extension 1, and Allen’s Nek. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage.
    source
  2. Update - Sat, 15 Aug, 21:00
    Power has been restored to 98% of affected customers in Weltevredenpark and Allen's Nek following a cable fault between Woodridge MSS and Crossberry MSS, with the team attending to the remaining 2% still without supply in Crossberry.
    source
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 Park Central directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today2 active

Updated 7m ago
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Lenasia
Repairs for the cable fault affecting customers in Ennerdale Extensions 6, 10, 11, 12, and 14 have been halted and will resume tomorrow due to unforeseen challenges.
Ennerdale
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (7 updates)
  1. Reported - Thu, 20 Aug, 05:39
    An outage is affecting customers in Ennerdale Extensions 6, 10, 11, 12, and 14. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Reported - Thu, 20 Aug, 08:22
    Operators have been dispatched to investigate an outage at Ennerdale Ext 6 Switching Station affecting customers in Ennerdale Extensions 6,10, 11, 12, 14.
    source
  3. Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 12:48
    Power supply has been restored up to 96% to customers in Ennerdale Extensions 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, with two load centres remaining off due to no access, following a cable fault.
    source
  4. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 09:13
    Operators have restored 96% of power to customers in Ennerdale Extensions 6,10, 11, 12, 14 following a cable fault at Ennerdale Ext 6 Switching Station, but two load centres remain off.
    source
  5. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 11:47
    Operators have restored 96% of the power supply to customers in Ennerdale Extensions 6,10, 11, 12, 14, following an outage caused by a cable fault.
    source
  6. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 20:54
    The fault has been located at Ennerdale Ext 6 Switching Station, and the contractor is busy with repairs.
    source
  7. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 21:22
    Repairs for the cable fault affecting customers in Ennerdale Extensions 6, 10, 11, 12, and 14 have been halted and will resume tomorrow due to unforeseen challenges.
    source
🔧 Investigating21h ago- Lenasia
Repairs for a faulty cable affecting customers in Migson Manor and Univille are scheduled to commence tomorrow, due to unforeseen circumstances, after the fault was located.
Migson Manormanor
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 05:16
    An outage is affecting customers in Migson Manor and Univille, with operators dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 11:49
    An outage at Lunar Substation's RMU 1 Distributor due to a cable fault is affecting customers in Migson Manor and Univille.
    source
  3. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 20:17
    Repairs for a faulty cable affecting customers in Migson Manor and Univille are scheduled to commence tomorrow, due to unforeseen circumstances, after the fault was located.
    source
Upcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Plannedin 21 days- Lenasia
Customers are notified of a planned power interruption at SA Clay switching station on Friday, 11 September 2026, from 08h00 until 16h00.
Lawley station informal settlementNerina farmsRoodepoort farm IQ
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Fri, 11 Sept, 16:00source
📅 Plannedin 26 days- Lenasia
A planned power interruption is scheduled for Wednesday, 16 September 2026, from 08h00 until 16h00 at Lenasia South Ext 4 Switching station.
Lenasia south Ext 4clinicCivic center
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Wed, 16 Sept, 16:00source
📅 Plannedin 27 days- Lenasia
A planned power interruption is scheduled for Thursday, 17 September 2026, from 08h00 until 16h00 at Ennerdale Ext 6 Switching station.
Ennerdale Ext 6Ennerdale Ext 10Ennerdale Ext 11Ennerdale Ext 14
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Thu, 17 Sept, 16:00source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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Planned Maintenance in Park Central

Johannesburg Power Outages Today1 planned

Updated 7m ago
Upcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Plannedin 8 days- Lenasia
Customers are reminded of a planned power interruption at Orlando switching station on Saturday, 29 August 2026 from 09h00 until 17h00.
Walter SisuluGolden Number 2Golden Number 3Golden Number 1Eldorado Park Extension 5Freedom ParkEldorado Park NorthGoudkoppies Number 1Eldorado Park Extension 2Eldorado Park Extension 7
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Sat, 29 Aug, 17:00source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes
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When Will Electricity Come Back in Park Central?

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

Power Outage History for Park Central (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Park Central in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the New Eldorado Park Substation substation (4 of 10). The most common cause was planned maintenance.

DateDurationSubstationCauseAlso affected
20 Aug 2026-Goldev Switching Stationplanned maintenanceNeptune Road, Galaxy Avenue, Telescope Road, Process Road +2 more
19 Aug 2026-New Eldorado Park Substationplanned maintenanceEldorado Park, Freedom Park
14 Aug 20262.8hHoutkoppen Substationcable faultJukskei Park, Johannesburg North
13 Aug 202610.5hNew Eldorado Park SubstationoverloadEldorado Park, Freedom Park
12 Aug 2026-New Eldorado Park Substationsnapped overhead lineEldorado Park, Freedom Park
12 Aug 2026-Houtkoppen Substationcable faultJukskei Park, Johannesburg North, Riverbend, Kya Sand
12 Aug 20263.7hChristiaan De Wet SubstationoverloadConstantia Kloof, Weltevreden Park
12 Aug 20261.9dNew Eldorado Park Substationsnapped overhead lineFreedom Park, Eldorado Park
12 Aug 2026---Freedom Park
12 Aug 2026---Slovo Park

See the full Johannesburg power outage history →

What to Do During a Power Outage in Park Central

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

  • 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 Park Central

Is there a power outage in Park Central right now?

Yes, there is currently a power outage reported in Park Central, Johannesburg. City Power is aware and working on restoration. Check the live updates above for the latest status and estimated restoration time.

How do I report a power outage in Park Central?

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

How long do power outages last in Park Central?

Most unplanned power outages in Park Central 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 Park Central?

For the active outage affecting electricity in Park Central, see the live update at the top of this page for City Power's latest restoration estimate. Most unplanned electricity outages in Park Central restore within 4-8 hours. Call 0114907484 / 0860562874 to confirm the ETA for your specific street.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Park Central?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Park Central 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 Park Central load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Park Central?

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

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