City Power schedules 6–8 hour maintenance-related blackout across Johannesburg’s Nirvana, Nancefield, and Alexandra substations.
Johannesburg Power Outage to Hit 35 Areas on 25 June 2025
City Power Johannesburg has announced a scheduled power outage for Wednesday, 25 June 2025, affecting 35 areas across the city. The interruption is part of essential maintenance work aimed at improving the electricity supply network and enhancing service delivery.
According to the city’s utility provider, the outage will impact substations at Nirvana, Nancefield, and Alexandra, affecting customers for 6 to 8 hours depending on their location.
Why the Outage is Necessary
City Power says the planned interruption is required to perform critical maintenance and upgrades to the electricity infrastructure. While the short-term inconvenience may frustrate residents, officials emphasise the long-term benefits of a more stable and efficient power supply.
Affected Areas and Times
1. Nirvana and Nancefield Substations
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 14:00 (6 hours)
📍 Impacted Areas:
- Bluefin Ave
- Skate Bluefin
- Giraffe Street
- Jewel Ave
- Peri Urban 1, 2, 3
- Steel Kiosk
- Thembelihle 2
- Lenasia South Ext. 10
- Trade Route Shopping Centre
- Nirvana Dr (incl. Lenasia Clinic)
- Gazelle Street
- Skate Avenue
- Main Road
- Boundry Road
- Goudkoppies Landfill ABI
- Olifantsvlei 1 and 2
- Nancefield North & South
- Bushkoppies 1 and 2
- Slovo Park 1 and 2
- Klipspruit Ext. 2
- Eldorado Park Ext. 1 and 3
- Eldorado Park Central
- Eldorado Park West
2. Alexandra Substation
🕗 Time: 8:00 – 16:00 (8 hours)
📍 Impacted Areas:
- Alexandra (1st Avenue to 20th Avenue, between London Road and Hofmeyer)
- Alexandra Mall (key customer)
- Far East Bank Ext. 1, 2, 6, and 7
- Lombardy East
- River Park
- Sitswetla
- Tsutsumani
- West Bank
Staying Warm During the Outage
With winter chills settling in, here are three clever ways to stay warm when the power goes out:
- Double up on blankets – Wrap two or more blankets tightly around your waist or underarms. Just don’t overdo it—sweating can actually make you colder.
- Insulate your hands and feet – Wear gloves, thick socks or fluffy shoes. No gloves? Your pockets are your friends.
- Use candles or a safe fire – Create a small heat source with candles (safely!), or light a fire outdoors or in a fireplace to gather around with family.
Important Reminder
Residents are urged to plan accordingly, charge devices beforehand, and treat all appliances as live to avoid safety risks. For updates, follow City Power’s official communication channels.
Also read: Johannesburg 8-Hour Planned Power Outage for June 27, 2025: List of Affected Areas
