City Power Johannesburg has implemented an 8-hour power outage affecting 11 suburbs on Tuesday, 26 August 2025 and on Wednesday, 26 August 2025.
The power utility mentioned that the power interruption is implemented to do maintenance work on their 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 reached an achievement record of more than 86% for the 2024/2025 financial year. This achievement comes despite the power utility having financial challenges, such as 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 period under review, the power utility connected 3 539 dwellings to the mains electricity supplies, extending electricity access in Ivory Park, Orange Farm and parts of Soweto.
Furthermore, planned maintenance also showed improvement, reaching 54,53% against a target of 38%.
“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.
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