Johannesburg Power Outage- Residents should brace for an 8-hour power outage scheduled to impact 22 areas from Friday, 21 February 2025, to Tuesday, 25 February 2025. City Power Johannesburg has announced that these planned maintenance outages are necessary for infrastructure upgrades and urged residents to consider all power points as live, as supply may be restored at any time.
Areas Affected by the Johannesburg Power Outage
Friday, 21 February 2025 (8:00 – 16:00)
The first scheduled power interruption will occur at Stormille Switching Station, impacting the following areas:
- Stormille
- Highgate Mall
- Putcotin
Saturday, 22 February 2025 (8:00 – 16:00)
Several areas in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg will experience outages, including:
- Sunningdale
- Waveley
- Barnard
- Birnam
- Bramley Park
- Highlands North
- Bramley
- Athol
- Savoy
- Fairmont
- Sandringham
Tuesday, 25 February 2025 (9:00 – 16:00)
The final phase of the Johannesburg power outage will affect the Randburg region:
- Ferndale
- Beverly Gardens
- Fontainbleau
- Robindale
- President Ridge
- Windsor East
- Windsor Glen
- Vandia Grove
Alexandra Community Protests Over Power Delays
Prior to these scheduled outages, Alexandra residents protested on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, at City Power’s Service Delivery Centre (SDC) in Johannesburg. The demonstration was sparked by delays in restoring power after an earlier minor outage on 17 February, which affected residents from 3rd Avenue to 5th Avenue.
Protesters blocked the centre’s gates and burned tyres, further hindering City Power’s ability to resolve the issue. Residents expressed frustration, citing weeks of intermittent electricity supply with no clear resolution timeline.
Rainfall Adds to Power Restoration Delays
City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena acknowledged that heavy rainfall contributed to delays in restoring power.
“That’s why we encountered delays in addressing that power supply interruption. We apologise for the inconvenience caused,” said Mangena.
Local news outlet eNCA interviewed resident Lebo Sediane, who voiced concerns over ongoing electricity challenges:
“We have been struggling with electricity for the past three weeks, and their excuse is that it is raining, and they cannot address the issue,” Sediane said.
However, Mangena later confirmed that the power supply had been fully restored and emphasized the safety risks of working on power lines during adverse weather conditions.
What Johannesburg Residents Need to Know
- Prepare in advance: Charge essential devices and store backup power sources.
- Traffic disruptions: Traffic lights may be affected, so motorists should drive cautiously.
- Business impact: Businesses in affected areas should make alternative power arrangements.
- Stay informed: Follow City Power Johannesburg’s updates for real-time restoration information.
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