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Power Outage in Rabie Ridge, Johannesburg

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Power outage in Rabie Ridge on Tuesday, 7 July 2026 at 06:34
Last checked: 6m ago
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Power Outages Affecting Rabie Ridge2 active

Updated 6m ago
⚡ Active18h ago- Midrand
Power tripped at Rabie Ridge Switching Station due to cable theft, affecting customers in Austin View.
Austin ViewRabie Ridge
Cause: Cable theftsource
⚡ Active1d ago- Midrand
Rabie Ridge Switching Station tripped due to cable theft, affecting customers in Austin View, and the team is still sourcing materials for repairs.
Austin ViewRabie Ridge
Cause: Cable theftsource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 06 Jul, 06:37
    Power tripped at Rabie Ridge Switching Station due to cable theft, affecting customers in Austin View.
    source
  2. Reported - Mon, 06 Jul, 18:18
    Rabie Ridge Switching Station tripped due to cable theft, affecting customers in Austin View, and the team is still sourcing materials for repairs.
    source
Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 4d ago• 0m- Midrand
Approximately 95% of the electricity supply has been restored to customers in Austin View, with remaining customers on Keeshond Street and Terrier Close still affected by a double cable fault.
Austin ViewRabie Ridge
Cause: Faulty cablesource
✅ Restoredreported 7d ago• 34h 42m- Midrand
Approximately 95% of the electricity supply has been restored to customers in Austin View; the remaining customers on Keeshond Street and Terrier Close are without power due to a double cable fault, and material is being sourced for repairs.
Austin ViewRabie Ridge
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (8 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 30 Jun, 23:16
    A power outage is affecting customers in Austin View. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Reported - Wed, 01 Jul, 05:38
    An unplanned power outage is affecting customers in Austin View, and operators have been dispatched to investigate.
    source
  3. Reported - Wed, 01 Jul, 08:38
    Our operators are currently onsite investigating the cause of the outage affecting customers in Austin View.
    source
  4. Update - Wed, 01 Jul, 10:32
    Investigations are still underway to determine the cause of the outage affecting customers in Austin View.
    source
  5. Update - Wed, 01 Jul, 13:13
    Approximately 95% of power has been restored to Austin View following a cable fault, with Keeshond Street and Terrier Close remaining off for further tests.
    source
  6. Update - Wed, 01 Jul, 18:52
    Approximately 95% of the power supply has been restored to Austin View due to a cable fault, with the remaining 5% affecting Keeshond Street and Terrier Close until further tests.
    source
  7. Restored - Thu, 02 Jul, 05:48
    Approximately 95% of the electricity supply has been restored to customers in Austin View, with remaining customers on Keeshond Street and Terrier Close still without power due to a double cable fault.
    source
  8. Restored - Thu, 02 Jul, 09:58
    Approximately 95% of the electricity supply has been restored to customers in Austin View; the remaining customers on Keeshond Street and Terrier Close are without power due to a double cable fault, and material is being sourced for repairs.
    source
Earlier This Week (no recent update)
⏸ No recent updatereported 4d ago• 48h 55m (no follow-up)- Midrand
Repairs at Rabie Ridge Switching Station are ongoing due to vandalised cables; additional material is needed and will be delivered tomorrow, affecting customers in Keeshond Street and Terrier Close.
Austin ViewRabie Ridge
Cause: Vandalismsource
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 14:16
    City Power is sourcing materials to commence repairs for an outage affecting customers in Austin View, particularly those on Keeshond Street and Terrier Close, supplied by the Rabie Ridge Switching Station.
    source
  2. Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 08:41
    Repairs at Rabie Ridge Switching Station are delayed due to further damage to cables, requiring additional materials. This outage is affecting customers in Keeshond Street and Terrier Close.
    source
  3. Update - Sun, 05 Jul, 15:11
    Repairs at Rabie Ridge Switching Station are ongoing due to vandalised cables; additional material is needed and will be delivered tomorrow, affecting customers in Keeshond Street and Terrier Close.
    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 Rabie Ridge directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today6 active

Updated 6m ago
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Midrand
A fault has been located at Bekker Switching Station, affecting customers at Bekker Road and Waterfall Office Park; repairs will resume tomorrow.
Halfway Gardens
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (6 updates)
  1. Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 06:27
    Three load centres remain off due to a double cable fault affecting customers on Bekker Road and at Waterfall Office Park, with faults located and a contractor assigned for repairs.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 11:22
    Repairs are underway for a cable fault at Bekker Switching Station affecting customers on Bekker Road and Waterfall Office Park, with an estimated restoration time of 23h00 tonight.
    source
  3. Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 18:09
    Repairs on the cable fault affecting customers along Bekker Road and Waterfall Office Park are still in progress, with an estimated restoration time of 23:00 tonight.
    source
  4. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 06:32
    A contractor is on-site at Bekker Switching Station repairing a cable fault affecting customers on Bekker Road and Waterfall Office Park.
    source
  5. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 11:08
    There is an outage update for Bekker Switching Station.
    source
  6. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 19:19
    A fault has been located at Bekker Switching Station, affecting customers at Bekker Road and Waterfall Office Park; repairs will resume tomorrow.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Midrand
Repairs for the outage affecting UNISA will resume tomorrow morning due to access challenges.
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (7 updates)
  1. Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 06:26
    The cable fault affecting UNISA has been successfully located, and repair work will commence this morning, though no estimated time of restoration is available yet.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 11:35
    Repairs on the cable fault affecting UNISA are underway with anticipated restoration by 23h00 tonight.
    source
  3. Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 17:59
    Repairs to the cable fault affecting UNISA have been completed, and the Test Branch team will now verify the cable before restoration, with an estimated restoration time of 23:00 tonight.
    source
  4. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 06:26
    Repairs to the double cable fault affecting UNISA are currently underway.
    source
  5. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 10:23
    An outage update has been provided for Staugh Voster Switching Station.
    source
  6. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 11:50
    Repairs to double cable faults affecting Unisa are still underway, and the revised estimated time of restoration is 22h00 tonight.
    source
  7. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 19:05
    Repairs for the outage affecting UNISA will resume tomorrow morning due to access challenges.
    source
🔧 Investigating18h ago- Midrand
During the repair process at Halfway Gardens Extension 22 Switching Station, a further fault was detected affecting streets in Halfway Gardens, with repairs to commence tomorrow.
Halfway Gardens
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (5 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 07 Jul, 06:21
    Power tripped due to a double cable fault affecting customers in Halfway Gardens, and a test branch team has been requested to assist with locating the fault.
    source
  2. Reported - Tue, 07 Jul, 09:42
    Halfway Gardens extension 22 Switching Station experienced a power trip due to a double cable fault affecting customers in Halfway Gardens, with a test branch team on site to locate the faults.
    source
  3. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 11:43
    The test branch team has located faults affecting customers in Halfway Gardens, and repairs are underway with no estimated time of restoration currently available.
    source
  4. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 13:59
    During repairs, a further fault was detected at Halfway Gardens extension 22 Switching Station, affecting customers in Halfway Gardens, with a test branch team on site locating the fault and no estimated restoration time available.
    source
  5. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 18:49
    During the repair process at Halfway Gardens Extension 22 Switching Station, a further fault was detected affecting streets in Halfway Gardens, with repairs to commence tomorrow.
    source
🔧 Investigating18h ago- Midrand
The cable fault affecting the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham Police Station, Elphin Lodge, and Rand Aid has been repaired, and the restoration process is underway.
WestField
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 07 Jul, 06:16
    An unplanned power outage is affecting National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham Police Station, Elphin Lodge, and Rand Aid, with operators dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 07 Jul, 14:04
    The cable fault affecting the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham Police Station, Elphin Lodge, and Rand Aid has been repaired, and the restoration process is underway.
    source
⚡ Active14h ago- Midrand
A fault affecting the National Health Laboratory Service, Sandringham Police Station, Elphin Lodge, and Rand Aid is being located by the test branch team at Westfield Substation.
WestField
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Rabie Ridge?

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

Power Outage History for Rabie Ridge (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Rabie Ridge in the last 90 days, totalling 132.8 hours without power. Average restoration time was 26.6 hours. Most faults traced back to the Allandale Substation substation (5 of 10). The most common cause was planned maintenance.

DateDurationSubstationCauseAlso affected
25 Jun 20262.8hAllendale Substationfaulty cable-
25 Jun 20262.6dRabie Ridge Switching Stationdamaged cableAustin View
24 Jun 2026--blown pole-mounted transformer-
22 Jun 20263hAllandale Substation--
20 Jun 2026-Allandale Substationemergency isolation-
19 Jun 20268.4hAllandale Substationillegal connection-
18 Jun 20262.3dAllandale Substationillegal connections-
16 Jun 2026-Allandale Substation--
08 Jun 2026-Rabie Ridge Substationplanned maintenanceAustin View
08 Jun 2026-Rabie Ridge Substationplanned maintenanceAustin View

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What to Do During a Power Outage in Rabie Ridge

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

  • 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 Rabie Ridge

Is there a power outage in Rabie Ridge right now?

Yes, there is currently a power outage reported in Rabie Ridge, 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 Rabie Ridge?

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

How long do power outages last in Rabie Ridge?

Most unplanned power outages in Rabie Ridge 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 Rabie Ridge?

For the active outage affecting electricity in Rabie Ridge, see the live update at the top of this page for City Power's latest restoration estimate. Most unplanned electricity outages in Rabie Ridge 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 Rabie Ridge?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Rabie Ridge 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 Rabie Ridge load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Rabie Ridge?

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

OurPower is an independent live tracker. We are not affiliated with City Power or the City of Johannesburg. This page reads public information that City Power publishes and translates it into plain language. For official updates, contact City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 or citypower.co.za.

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