Johannesburg to experience 8-hour power cut across 11 suburbs
City Power Johannesburg has scheduled an 8-hour power outage impacting 11 suburbs across multiple substations.
City Power Johannesburg has switched off electricity for 8 hours in 11 suburbs on Tuesday and Wednesday, 26 August 2025, to carry out maintenance on its electricity network.
“The interruption is necessary to do maintenance work on our network, which is part of our programme of constantly striving to provide a better service,” mentioned City Power.
SUBURBS AFFECTED BY THE POWER OUTAGE
At Cydna Substation, the power outage will occur from 8:00 to 16:00 and will affect these suburbs:
- Msc Great Martindale
- Mvc 180
- 1st str and 2nd Ave
- Riviera Rd
At Halfway House switching Substation, the power outage will occur from 9:00 to 17:00 in these suburbs:
- Richards Drv
- Part of Suttie Rd.
At Rabie Ridge Switching Station, the power outage will occur from 9:00 to 17:00 in these suburbs:
- Poodle place
- Dane Avenue
- Dalamatia
- Terrier place
- Keeshond
CITY POWER ACHIEVES OVER 86% FOR THE 2024/2025 FINANCIAL YEAR
City Power Johannesburg achieved a record performance of over 86% in the 2024/2025 financial year, despite facing financial challenges including infrastructure vandalism, illegal connections, and rising bulk electricity costs.
For quarter 4 of 2024/25, City Power accomplished 87.5% of its performance target, a 5,68% increase from 81.82%.
During the review period, the power utility connected 3,539 homes to the mains, expanding electricity access in Ivory Park, Orange Farm, and parts of Soweto. Planned maintenance also improved, reaching 54.53%, surpassing the 38% target.
“This performance is the result of collective excellence. Every milestone we have reached, from expanding access to electricity and installing public lights, to resolving audit findings and creating jobs, is a product of the commitment and dedication of the entire City Power team,” said City Power CEO Tshifularo Mashava.