Johannesburg residents should prepare for planned power outages as City Power has announced scheduled maintenance work that will result in electricity disruptions before and after the upcoming Easter weekend. While residents will enjoy uninterrupted electricity during the Easter holiday itself, the surrounding weeks will see targeted outages in various suburbs as part of City Power’s infrastructure upgrade initiatives.
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Scheduled Power Maintenance Around Easter
City Power has confirmed that power interruptions will occur from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM in affected areas, as the utility undertakes critical maintenance to ensure a more reliable electricity supply. According to City Power spokespersons, these outages are essential for maintaining and upgrading their aging infrastructure to prevent more disruptive unplanned outages in the future.
The first planned outage was originally set for Tuesday, 8 April, but it has now been rescheduled to Wednesday, 16 April 2025. This particular interruption will impact areas supplied by the Robertsham Substation.
Areas Affected by the Robertsham Outage on 16 April
Residents in the following neighborhoods will experience a power outage on this day:
- Robertsham vicinity
- Robertsham East
- Robertsham Industrial
- Harry Street
- West Turffontein
- Gillview
- Theta
- Framton
- Hawden/Lakeview North
- Evans Park
City Power noted that this interruption is necessary to perform essential maintenance work and is part of its ongoing program to improve service delivery and reliability.
“The interruption is necessary to do essential maintenance work on our network, which is part of our programme of constantly striving to provide a better service,” the utility said in its official statement.
No Power Cuts During Easter Weekend
In welcome news for holidaymakers and those celebrating the Easter season, City Power has confirmed that no planned power cuts will occur from Good Friday (April 18) through to Easter Monday. This relief will ensure that religious gatherings, family meals, and community events can take place without electricity disruptions.
Moffat Substation Planned Power Outage for 23 April
Just a few days after the Easter long weekend, City Power will initiate another round of maintenance affecting areas supplied by the Moffat Substation. The power will be shut off on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, again from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Residents in the following areas should prepare for the planned outage:
- City Deep Extensions
- Elandspark
- Electron
- Elladoone
- Unigray
- Klipriviersberg Estate
- Regents Park and its extensions
- Steeledale
- Regents Park Estate
- Roseacre and its extensions
- Moffat View and its extensions
- Rosettenville
- Rewlatch and its extensions
- The Hill and its extensions
This planned maintenance is also part of City Power’s broader effort to enhance grid stability and improve energy infrastructure across Johannesburg.
Safety Advice from City Power
In both announcements, City Power issued a standard safety advisory for all residents in the affected areas. The utility reminded customers to treat all electrical points as live during the maintenance window:
“As the supply may be restored at any time, customers are urged to always treat their electricity supply points as live,” City Power advised.
This precaution is aimed at preventing electrical accidents and ensuring that households and businesses remain safe even during planned downtime.
City Power Offers Apology for Inconvenience
City Power concluded its announcements with an apology to residents for the inconvenience these power cuts may cause:
“City Power regrets any inconvenience that may be caused by this interruption.”
While power outages can be frustrating, the utility emphasized that these maintenance operations are necessary to reduce the risk of more severe outages in the future and to modernize Johannesburg’s electricity infrastructure.
Final Thoughts
Johannesburg residents are encouraged to plan ahead and make necessary arrangements during these scheduled outages. With two major eight-hour maintenance periods taking place in April—before and after Easter, the goal is clear: improved reliability and fewer unplanned disruptions. Though inconvenient in the short term, these proactive efforts by City Power may lead to a more stable electricity supply in the long run.
