Johannesburg residents should prepare for scheduled electricity outages as City Power conducts essential maintenance to improve the city’s power network. These planned power cuts will last up to eight hours in various parts of the city between Monday, 25 August 2025 and Friday, 29 August 2025. The maintenance aims to enhance service reliability and prevent unexpected blackouts.
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Table of contents
- Why Are the Power Cuts Happening?
- Schedule and Areas Affected
- Monday, 25 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- Tuesday, 26 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- Wednesday, 27 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- Thursday, 28 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- Friday, 29 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
- How to Prepare
- What City Power Says
- Contact and Reporting
- Stay Prepared
Why Are the Power Cuts Happening?
City Power explained that these interruptions are due to routine upkeep on substations, cables, and switching stations. Maintaining electrical infrastructure is vital for a stable and safe power supply. While inconvenient, these outages help reduce future unplanned breakdowns.
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 from Monday, 25 August to Friday, 29 August 2025, separated by day:
Monday, 25 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| Johannesburg North; Noordhang; Jukskei Park | Olivedale Substation | REGION B | Aug 25, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| Richards Drv; Part of Suttie Rd | Halfway house switching Substation | REGION A | Aug 26, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
| Part of Richards Drive; Part of James Crescent; Part of Suttie Road | James Crescent Switching Station and Grand Central Substation | REGION A | Aug 26, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
| Msc Great Martindale; Mvc 180; 1st str ,2nd ave, Rieviera rd. | Cydna Substation | REGION F | Aug 26, 2025 | 08h00 until 16h00 |
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| Poodle place; Terrier place; Dane Avenue; Keeshond; Dalamatia | Rabie Ridge Switching station | REGION A | Aug 27, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
Thursday, 28 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| From 1st to 6th Avenue Roosevelt and Landon | Alexandra Substation | REGION E | Aug 28, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
Friday, 29 August 2025 Power Outage Schedule
| Area affected | Substation | Region | Outage Date | Times |
| From 20th to 12th Avenue between Hoffmeyer and Roosevelt | Alexandra Substation | REGION E | Aug 29, 2025 | 09h00 until 17h00 |
How to Prepare
City Power urges residents and businesses in affected areas to:
- Charge essential devices before the outage
- Unplug sensitive electrical equipment to prevent surges when power returns
- Avoid using elevators during outage hours
- Have alternative lighting sources ready
- Exercise caution, as power may be restored unexpectedly
What City Power Says
City Power apologises for any inconvenience these necessary interruptions may cause and stresses that maintenance work is essential for long-term power reliability. The utility reminds customers to treat all electrical connections as live during outages as power can be restored at any time.
Contact and Reporting
Residents experiencing unexpected outages outside schedules can report issues by calling City Power’s emergency numbers.
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Stay Prepared
As City Power carries out these essential maintenance activities, residents and businesses across Johannesburg are encouraged to plan ahead and stay informed. While power interruptions may cause temporary inconvenience, they are crucial for ensuring a safer and more reliable electricity supply in the future. Staying prepared and following safety guidelines will help minimise the impact during the scheduled outages. City Power thanks the community for their patience and cooperation as it works to enhance the city’s power infrastructure for all.
