Table of contents
- City Power Schedules 8-Hour Electricity Cuts Across Joburg – Full List of Affected Areas from 9 to 15 September 2025
- What Are Planned Outages by City Power?
- Why Does City Power Implement Planned Outages?
- Planned Outage Schedule and Areas Affected
- Tuesday, 9 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- Thursday, 11 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- Friday, 12 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- Monday, 15 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- How to Prepare for Planned Outages
- How to Stay Updated and Report Issues
- Safety Tips During Outages
- Impact on Daily Life and Businesses
- Community Cooperation Strengthens the Network
- Johannesburg’s Power Supply
City Power Schedules 8-Hour Electricity Cuts Across Joburg – Full List of Affected Areas from 9 to 15 September 2025
Johannesburg residents should prepare for planned electricity outages scheduled for the second week of September 2025. These are essential maintenance and repair works carried out by City Power to ensure reliable electricity supply.
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What Are Planned Outages by City Power?
Planned outages are scheduled interruptions when City Power switches off electricity supply at specific substations or parts of the network. This allows teams to perform essential maintenance and emergency repairs that address defects and prevent wider failures.
Such outages are crucial for keeping Johannesburg’s electricity infrastructure in good working order and protecting the equipment that supplies power to homes and businesses.
Why Does City Power Implement Planned Outages?
The electricity network can experience faults, damage, or require upgrades. Planned outages help:
- Repair defects in the network
- Perform routine maintenance and upgrades
- Prevent unexpected breakdowns and bigger outages
- Safeguard transformers, substations, and supply lines from overload or damage
By temporarily interrupting power in targeted areas, City Power maintains the integrity and reliability of Johannesburg’s power system.
Planned Outage Schedule and Areas Affected
The main City Power outages next week include inner-city and suburban areas across multiple regions. Here is the detailed schedule for the eight-hour power cuts scheduled for next week:
Tuesday, 9 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| Ferndale | Randburg Substation | REGION B | Sep 9, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
| Randpark Ext.5 Randpark Malanshof Fontainebleau Kelland Ext .1 Randpark Ext.4 Windsor Glen | Randburg Substation | REGION B | Sep 9, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
Thursday, 11 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| Amalgam Parts of Crown Parts of Langlaagte | Mayfair Substation | REGION B | Sep 11, 2025 | 08h00 until 16h00 |
| Klipfontein Ext 1,2 and 3 African Explosive (AEI) Astron Energy Filling Station | Klipfontein Substation | REGION A | Sep 11, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
Friday, 12 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| Crown Parts of Amalgam | Mayfair Substation | REGION B | Sep 12, 2025 | 08h00 until 16h00 |
| Brixton | Mayfair Substation | REGION B | Sep 12, 2025 | 08h00 until 16h00 |
Monday, 15 September 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| Savannah Hills Tumbleweed street Azalia street | Country View Ext 3 Station | REGION A | Sep 15, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
How to Prepare for Planned Outages
- Charge mobile phones and essential devices ahead of scheduled outages.
- Use alternative lighting such as torches or battery lamps during the outage.
- Keep refrigerators and freezers closed to maintain temperature.
- Avoid switching on multiple appliances immediately when power returns.
- Stock water and non-perishable food to manage any extended outages.
How to Stay Updated and Report Issues
City Power provides updates on planned outages through their official website and social media pages. Customers can verify schedules and block information online or call the City Power call centre at 011 490 7484 or 0800 003 156 for assistance.
Safety Tips During Outages
Treat all electrical equipment as live since power may be restored without warning. Avoid tampering with electrical infrastructure. Report any illegal connections or vandalism immediately to protect the community and the network. Use candles carefully and ensure generators are operated safely.
Impact on Daily Life and Businesses
While planned outages may cause inconvenience, they prevent larger, unexpected breakdowns and support long-term service improvements. Advanced notice allows households and businesses to plan and reduce disruption.
Community Cooperation Strengthens the Network
Adhering to outage schedules, conserving electricity, and reporting faults contribute to a stronger, more reliable power supply for Johannesburg. Public collaboration is key to managing the electricity network effectively.
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Johannesburg’s Power Supply
City Power, in collaboration with Eskom, is continuously upgrading infrastructure to reduce outages and improve service quality. Planned outages are vital maintenance steps to support this progress and ensure safe, consistent power delivery.
