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Johannesburg Power Outages Today

Live City Power outage tracker, updated every 10 minutes.

As of Friday, 15 May 2026, City Power is reporting 24 active power outages across Johannesburg, including in Roodepoort, Illovo, Sandringham, Sydenham, Glenhazel. 5 planned maintenance shutdowns are scheduled. 10 outages were restored recently, averaging about 29 hours to fix.

24 active5 planned10 restoredLast checked: 10m ago
Residents reporting power off (last 2 hours)
Reported by site visitors. Counts above 5 likely reflect a real outage even if not yet confirmed by the utility.

Restored in the last 24 hours (10)

Outages City Power confirmed restored recently. Full incident detail in the cards below.

Upcoming planned power outages (5)

Upcoming City Power planned power outages. Some notices are image-only - see full notices in the cards below for those.

Affected suburbsScheduled endSubstationNotice
KlipfonteinFri, 15 May, 17:00Klipfontein SubstationView ↗
Heriotdale, Denver, Benrose, ClevelandMon, 18 May, 17:00Prospect SubstationView ↗
Village Main, New Centre, Selby, Village Deep, WemmerTue, 19 May, 11:00Prospect SubstationView ↗
Wilro Park, Helderkruin, Roodekrans, Pick n Pay (Two)Thu, 21 May, 16:00Wilro Park SubstationView ↗
CyrildeneThu, 21 May, 17:00(see notice below)View ↗

Current Power Outages in Johannesburg24 active

Updated 10m ago
âš¡ Active1h ago- Roodepoort
We are aware of the power outage affecting Tshepisong Line A, Tshepisong Line C, and Tshepisong Line D.
Roodepoort
🔧 Investigating10h ago- Randburg
The team will return to site tomorrow to continue investigating the cause of the outage affecting customers in Bryanston.
Bryanston
Cause: Unexpected challengessource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Update - Thu, 14 May, 20:04
    Operators are on site investigating the cause of the power failure affecting Bryanston.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 14 May, 22:02
    The team will return to site tomorrow to continue investigating the cause of the outage affecting customers in Bryanston.
    source
🔧 Investigating4d ago- Roodepoort
Repairs were completed at Christiaan De Wet Substation, but the cable is still testing faulty, and one Load Center will remain without power.
Weltevreden ParkHorizonWilgeheuwelStrubens ValleyHoneydewHarveston
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (13 updates)
  1. Reported - Sun, 10 May, 07:27
    We are aware of an outage at Weltevredenpark. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to site to investigate the cause of the outage.
    source
  2. Reported - Mon, 11 May, 15:18
    An outage is affecting customers in Weltevredenpark; operators will be dispatched to investigate.
    source
  3. Update - Mon, 11 May, 19:02
    Operators are on site investigating the cause of the outage affecting customers at Weltevredenpark, Allen’s Nek, Randparkrif.
    source
  4. Update - Mon, 11 May, 19:44
    Power has been restored up to 99% at Weltevredenpark, Allen’s Nek, Randparkrif, with investigations underway for another feeder trip at Christiaan De Wet Substation.
    source
  5. Reported - Tue, 12 May, 07:10
    An outage is affecting Georgina and Horizon, and a team is en route to investigate the cause.
    source
  6. Update - Tue, 12 May, 07:19
    Cable testing has been conducted between Palmiet Kiosk and Palmiet No. 3 MSS, the tests are clear on all three phases, and the cable is now ready for repair.
    source
  7. Reported - Tue, 12 May, 07:22
    Motholesville is experiencing a power interruption and operators are en route to investigate.
    source
  8. Update - Tue, 12 May, 07:47
    A further cable fault has been located between Pharos Place MSS and Ouhout No. 1 MSS, with the team currently on site and busy with repairs.
    source
  9. Update - Wed, 13 May, 08:55
    The team is currently on-site repairing a cable fault at Christiaan De Wet Substation affecting Allen’s Nek.
    source
  10. Restored - Thu, 14 May, 12:10
    The team is currently on site attending to the outage at Christiaan De Wet Substation, where Feeders 1, 2, and 3 are off.
    source
  11. Restored - Thu, 14 May, 12:42
    Full power has been restored to affected customers in Wilgeheuwel, Strubens Valley, Harveston AH, Honeydew, Honeydew Manor, Allen’s Nek, and Weltevredenpark after an outage caused by a line down.
    source
  12. Restored - Thu, 14 May, 17:35
    Repairs have been completed and restoration process will commence if all tests clear for customers at Weltevredenpark and Allens Nek.
    source
  13. Update - Thu, 14 May, 19:37
    Repairs were completed at Christiaan De Wet Substation, but the cable is still testing faulty, and one Load Center will remain without power.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Alexandra
A further fault was identified at Gresswold Substation, affecting Lyndhurst, and testing is scheduled for tomorrow.
Rembrandt ParkLyndhurstGresswoldSunningdaleBramley ParkWynberg
Cause: Further fault identifiedsource
Timeline (8 updates)
  1. Reported - Wed, 13 May, 20:52
    An outage is affecting customers in Rembrandt Park. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 14 May, 06:53
    The test branch team is on site locating the fault affecting customers in Lyndhurst.
    source
  3. Update - Thu, 14 May, 07:37
    The fault has been successfully located in Lyndhurst, and a contractor will be appointed for the repairs.
    source
  4. Update - Thu, 14 May, 08:32
    The test branch team is on site locating the fault affecting Boero Road, Juliana Road, and Minerva Road in Bramley Park. The supply remains at 90% restored until work is complete.
    source
  5. Update - Thu, 14 May, 09:38
    The outage from a double fault affecting Boero Road, Juliana Road, and Minerva Road in Bramley Park has had both faults located, and a contractor will be attending to the necessary repairs. The supply remains at 90% restored until work is complete.
    source
  6. Update - Thu, 14 May, 09:50
    Approximately 45% of the power supply has been restored to customers in Wynberg. Operators are on site investigating further.
    source
  7. Restored - Thu, 14 May, 10:27
    Full supply has been restored to customers in Wynberg.
    source
  8. Update - Thu, 14 May, 19:34
    A further fault was identified at Gresswold Substation, affecting Lyndhurst, and testing is scheduled for tomorrow.
    source
🔧 Investigating10h ago- Alexandra
An outage at Alexandra Substation, affecting Phase 2 between Hofmeyer and Roosevelt, is due to a faulty transformer, and the team is awaiting a vending report.
Alexandra
Cause: Faulty transformer / mini-subsource
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

Scheduled Blackouts and Planned Maintenance in Johannesburg5 planned

Updated 10m ago
Upcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Planned1d ago- Midrand
Customers are reminded of an Emergency maintenance power interruption at Klipfontein Substation tomorrow, 15 May 2026, from 09h00 until 17h00.
Klipfontein
Outage details
Cause: Emergency maintenanceETA: Fri, 15 May, 17:00source
📅 Planned1d ago
Customers are reminded of a planned power interruption at Prospect Substation on Monday, 18 May 2026.
HeriotdaleDenverBenroseCleveland
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Mon, 18 May, 17:00source
📅 Planned2d ago- Innercity
Customers are notified of a planned power interruption at Prospect Substation on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 08h00 until 11h00.
Village MainNew CentreSelbyVillage DeepWemmer
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Tue, 19 May, 11:00source
📅 Planned5d ago- Roodepoort
A planned power interruption is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 08h00 until 16h00 at Wilro Park Substation.
Wilro ParkHelderkruinRoodekransPick n Pay (Two)
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Thu, 21 May, 16:00source
📅 Planned20h ago- InnerCity
Customers in Cyrildene will experience an emergency isolation from today, Thursday, 14 May 2026, until Thursday, 21 May 2026, for essential network upgrades on Hetties Street and Aida Street.
Cyrildene
Outage details
Cause: Network upgradesETA: Thu, 21 May, 17:00source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

Recently Restored

Updated 10m ago
Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 22h ago• 22h 22m
Power at Sinkleine No. 2 Mini Substation has been fully restored.
Fleurhof
Cause: Access challengessource
Timeline (4 updates)
  1. Update - Thu, 14 May, 07:54
    The team is currently on site installing a new MSS in Sinkiene, causing four MSS units to remain offline.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 14 May, 17:37
    The team is still on-site installing a new mini-substation in Sinkiene. Four Mini-Substations will remain without power during the installation process.
    source
  3. Update - Thu, 14 May, 22:55
    The installation of the mini-substation has been completed, but restoration will commence in the morning due to access challenges.
    source
  4. Restored - Fri, 15 May, 06:16
    Power at Sinkleine No. 2 Mini Substation has been fully restored.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 17h ago• 5h 3m- Hursthill
Full supply has been restored to customers along Bunsen Street.
Industria
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Thu, 14 May, 13:05
    An unplanned power outage is affecting customers along Bunsen Street; the team has been notified and will be dispatched to investigate.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 14 May, 16:42
    Repairs have been completed at Industria Substation affecting customers along Springbok Road; operators will be dispatched to conduct tests before restoration begins.
    source
  3. Restored - Thu, 14 May, 18:08
    Full supply has been restored to customers along Bunsen Street.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 2d ago• 54h 13m- Reuven
Full supply has been restored to customers in Kibler Park and Mondeor.
Kibler ParkMondeorSouth Hills
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (4 updates)
  1. Update - Tue, 12 May, 11:51
    The team has managed to partially restore power and is investigating the cause of the outage on the remaining load affecting customers in Kibler Park and Mondeor.
    source
  2. Update - Thu, 14 May, 07:56
    Our team discovered the outage in South Hills was caused by stolen magnifix plugs and is in the process of sourcing and replacing them.
    source
  3. Restored - Thu, 14 May, 10:45
    The power supply has been fully restored to customers in South Hills. This follows an outage caused by stolen Magnifix plugs reported earlier today.
    source
  4. Restored - Thu, 14 May, 18:04
    Full supply has been restored to customers in Kibler Park and Mondeor.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 13h ago• 0m- Roodepoort
Repairs are in progress at Florida North Switching Station affecting Gordon, Ontdekkers, Beacon, Conrad, Bertha, Dan Pienaar, Verne, and Waterval Retirement Village.
Florida North
✅ Restoredreported 13h ago• 0m- Midrand
Full supply has been restored to customers at Klipfontein View after planned maintenance.
Klipfontein ViewKlipfontein
Cause: Planned maintenancesource
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a power outage in Johannesburg today?

Yes, there are currently 24 active power outages in Johannesburg reported by City Power. See the live updates above for affected areas and estimated restoration times.

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What is the City Power outage hotline number?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 to report a power outage or check on an existing fault. You can also report online at citypower.co.za.

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We compile outages from City Power's public notifications and refresh the page every 10 minutes. Each update includes new outage reports, status changes, and restoration confirmations.

Are there any scheduled blackouts in Johannesburg?

Yes, 5 scheduled blackouts have been announced by City Power. See the Scheduled Blackouts and Planned Maintenance section above for date, time, suburbs and cause for each one. Scheduled blackouts are planned power outages for substation maintenance, cable upgrades or transformer work - different from unplanned faults and from load shedding.

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