8-Hour Power Outage to Hit These Johannesburg Areas on 24 and 26 June 2025

City Power Johannesburg has announced planned power outages affecting multiple suburbs on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, and Thursday, 26 June 2025. These scheduled interruptions will last for eight hours each day as essential maintenance work is carried out on key substations. Residents and businesses in the affected areas should prepare accordingly to minimise disruption.

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Details of the Planned Outages

The power outages are necessary to maintain and improve the electricity network’s reliability. City Power emphasises that these interruptions form part of ongoing efforts to provide better service to Johannesburg customers.

Tuesday, 24 June 2025: Waterfall and Roosevelt Park Substations

On Tuesday, an 8-hour outage will occur at two substations:

• Waterfall Switching Station: Power will be off from 09:00 to 17:00 in the following areas:
  • Liquid Telecoms
  • Le-Roux
  • Capital Hill
  • Part of Richards Drive
  • Part of James Crescent
  • Old PTA Road
  • Caltex Garage on Le-Roux
• Roosevelt Park Substation: Power interruption will take place from 08:30 to 16:00 affecting:
  • Northcliff
  • Blackheath
  • Part of Risidale

Thursday, 26 June 2025: Mayfair Substation

On Thursday, the Mayfair Substation will undergo maintenance with power outages from 08:30 to 16:00 in these areas:

• Homestead Park
• Langlaagte
• Mayfair
• Crown North

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Safety and Preparation Advice

City Power urges all residents and businesses in the affected zones to treat all electrical installations as live during the outages. Power may be restored at any time, so caution is essential when handling electrical equipment.

Customers are advised to:

• Charge essential devices in advance
• Avoid using electrical appliances during the outage
• Have alternative lighting sources ready
• Keep refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve food

Contact and Updates

For further information or clarification, City Power’s Call Centre is available at 011 490 7484 or toll-free at 0800 202 925. Customers can also follow City Power Johannesburg’s official social media channels for real-time updates.

The scheduled 8-hour power outages on 24 and 26 June 2025 will affect 14 Johannesburg areas as City Power undertakes vital maintenance. While the interruptions may cause inconvenience, these measures are crucial for sustaining a stable and reliable electricity supply in the long term. Residents should plan ahead and stay informed to minimise disruption.