City Power maintenance to leave multiple Johannesburg suburbs without electricity.

Residents in parts of Johannesburg are urged to prepare for a scheduled power interruption on Saturday, 26 April 2025, as City Power embarks on planned maintenance to improve service delivery. According to the utility, the outage will affect 22 suburbs, lasting for six hours from 08:00 to 14:00.

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⚡ Affected Suburbs: Full List 💡 A Country Rewiring Its Energy Future 📝 What You Can Do

The power interruption is part of City Power’s ongoing maintenance programme aimed at enhancing the reliability and efficiency of its electrical infrastructure. Regular maintenance, the utility says, is vital to prevent unexpected breakdowns and ensure long-term energy stability for Johannesburg’s growing population.

⚡ Affected Suburbs: Full List

The following areas will experience power outages during the maintenance window:

Yeast Pro Number 1 and 2
Watt Street
Parson Street
Bunsen Street South
Breweries Riverlea
Riverlea
Eastern Industria
Bosmont Maraisburg
Industria North
Bunsen Street
Slovo Crosby Number 1 and 2
Lowethal Industrial West
Longdale
George Scott
Springbok Street
Telford Street
Paarlshop
Nobel Street
Slovo Crosby
Maraisburg Road
Vega Street Number 1, 2 and 3
Industria South

Residents and businesses in these suburbs are advised to switch off electrical appliances during the outage to avoid damage when power is restored. City Power also encourages people to treat all electrical outlets as live during the interruption.

💡 A Country Rewiring Its Energy Future

This scheduled outage comes as South Africa continues to grapple with long-standing electricity issues. While load shedding remains a persistent challenge, the country has taken steps towards transforming its energy sector.

One such development is the launch of a traded electricity market, allowing licensed traders to buy and sell power—an initiative supported by Rand Merchant Bank. The move aims to diversify supply and attract foreign expertise to boost transmission capacity.

“South Africa is opening up the space for international players with strong technical experience in power infrastructure,” said Judy Kobus, head of infrastructure sector solutions at RMB.

This innovation is especially significant in light of a 215% increase in electricity prices from 2008 to 2023 and the need for a more sustainable, diversified energy future.