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Power Outage in Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg

No power outage reported in Bezuidenhout Valley by City Power
1 resident has reported an outage in the last 2 hours.
There are 24 active power outages in other Johannesburg areas.
Last checked: 11m ago
Resident reports
1 resident reports power off in Bezuidenhout Valley.
Last 2 hours · 2 total in 24h

Power Outages Affecting Bezuidenhout Valley

Updated 11m ago
Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 7d ago• 48h 55m- Innercity
Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Kensington and Bezuidenhout Valley, following an outage caused by a faulty cable.
KensingtonBezuidenhout ValleyObservatorySomerset
Cause: Faulty cableETA: Tue, 29 Sept, 17:00source
Timeline (4 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 29 Sept, 13:34
    An outage is affecting customers in Kensington and Bezuidenhout Valley, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Update - Wed, 30 Sept, 15:15
    Repairs are in progress at Observatory Substation, and 95% of the power supply has been restored to customers in Kensington and Bezuidenhout Valley.
    source
  3. Restored - Thu, 01 Oct, 14:26
    Power supply has been fully restored to customers on Somerset Road in Kensington, following an outage caused by a faulty cable.
    source
  4. Restored - Thu, 01 Oct, 14:29
    Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Kensington and Bezuidenhout Valley, following an outage caused by a faulty cable.
    source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

Other outages in this area

Reports from nearby suburbs in the same City Power service area. Not necessarily affecting Bezuidenhout Valley directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today7 active

Updated 11m ago
🔧 Investigating9h ago- InnerCity
Operators are unable to restore power to customers in Bez-Valley, Betrams, and Lawrensville due to an existing fault at Observatory Substation.
KensingtonObservatory
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 06 Oct, 13:42
    A suspected outage is affecting customers in Kensington and Bez-Valley, and operators will be dispatched to investigate.
    source
  2. Reported - Tue, 06 Oct, 17:40
    Operators are investigating the cause of an outage affecting customers in Bez-Valley, Betrams, and Lawrensville.
    source
  3. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 21:41
    Operators are unable to restore power to customers in Bez-Valley, Betrams, and Lawrensville due to an existing fault at Observatory Substation.
    source
🔧 Investigating12h ago- Innercity
2% of the power supply has been restored to parts of Braamfontein following an unplanned power disruption last night due to multiple cable faults.
Braamfontein
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 11:06
    2% of the power supply has been restored to parts of Braamfontein, with repairs ongoing for multiple cable faults.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 16:44
    2% of the power supply has been restored to parts of Braamfontein following an unplanned power disruption last night due to multiple cable faults.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Innercity
Repairs are underway at Kazerne Substation following an outage due to vandalism, with 5% of power restored to customers at Maboneng precinct, Durban Street East, and Durban Street West.
Maboneng PrecinctKazerne
Cause: Vandalismsource
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Update - Mon, 05 Oct, 11:33
    5% of the power supply has been restored to customers at Maboneng precinct, Durban Street East, and Durban Street West, following an outage due to vandalism to the electrical infrastructure.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 05 Oct, 20:48
    A fault has been located at Kazerne Substation, with repairs commencing tomorrow following an outage today due to vandalism to electrical infrastructure. Power supply has been restored up to 5% for customers at Maboneng precinct, Durban Street East, and Durban Street West.
    source
  3. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 14:00
    Repairs are underway at Kazerne Substation following an outage due to vandalism, with 5% of power restored to customers at Maboneng precinct, Durban Street East, and Durban Street West.
    source
🔧 Investigating4d ago- Innercity
A further fault was detected during the restoration process, and 92% of power has been restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards.
Houghton EstateNorwoodOaklandsKillarneyOrchardsCydna
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (11 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 02 Oct, 16:25
    An outage at Cydna Substation is affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, and operators will be dispatched to investigate.
    source
  2. Reported - Fri, 02 Oct, 19:58
    An outage at Cydna Substation is affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, and will be attended to by the morning shift team.
    source
  3. Reported - Sat, 03 Oct, 09:56
    The team will investigate the cause of the outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards.
    source
  4. Reported - Sat, 03 Oct, 11:50
    The team is investigating the cause of an outage at Cydna Substation affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, which was reported yesterday.
    source
  5. Update - Sat, 03 Oct, 13:15
    An outage at Cydna Substation tripped again, affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, and the team is still conducting tests.
    source
  6. Update - Sat, 03 Oct, 15:21
    Power supply is partially restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, with a test branch team requested tomorrow to locate the fault for the remaining Load Centers.
    source
  7. Update - Sat, 03 Oct, 15:22
    Power supply is partially restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, with a test branch team requested tomorrow to locate the fault for the remaining Load Centers.
    source
  8. Update - Mon, 05 Oct, 12:50
    The test branch team is enroute to locate the multiple cable faults causing an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards.
    source
  9. Update - Mon, 05 Oct, 17:20
    The power supply has been restored up to 92% for customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, with the remaining two load centres off until repairs are done.
    source
  10. Update - Mon, 05 Oct, 20:54
    92% of the power supply has been restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, with repairs for the remaining two load centres commencing in the morning.
    source
  11. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 13:55
    A further fault was detected during the restoration process, and 92% of power has been restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Innercity
Central Substation has an update regarding CBD restorations.
BraamfonteinCity And SuburbanGrahamstownJohannesburg CBD
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 05 Oct, 21:19
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Braamfontein; the team has been informed and will investigate the cause in the morning.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 06:56
    An update for Central Substation has been provided.
    source
  3. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 13:51
    Central Substation has an update regarding CBD restorations.
    source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Bezuidenhout Valley?

How long a power outage in Bezuidenhout Valley takes to fix depends on what caused it. These are the typical restoration times for the three fault categories City Power handles.

Unplanned fault
Most outages in Bezuidenhout Valley fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults (tripped circuit) take 2-4 hours.
Cable theft
12-48 hours to repair, especially if specialised equipment is needed.
Planned work
City Power notifies Bezuidenhout Valley residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.

Power Outage History for Bezuidenhout Valley (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 2 outages affecting Bezuidenhout Valley in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the Sebenza Substation substation (1 of 2). The most common cause was weather.

DateTime to restorationSubstationCauseAlso affected
12 Aug 2026--weather-
15 Jul 20263.6hSebenza SubstationwildfireAlexandra, Kew, Lyndhurst, Savoy +26 more

Time to restoration is measured from when the outage was first reported, not from when it began.

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What to Do During a Power Outage in Bezuidenhout Valley

Quick checklist to follow while waiting for City Power to restore power in Bezuidenhout Valley.

  • Switch off appliances at the wall to prevent damage from power surges when electricity returns.
  • Leave one light switched on so you know when power is restored.
  • Keep fridges and freezers closed - food stays cold for 4-6 hours if unopened.
  • Use battery-powered lights instead of candles to reduce fire risk.
  • Report the outage to City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 if it has not been reported yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Bezuidenhout Valley

Is there a power outage in Bezuidenhout Valley right now?

No power outage is currently reported by City Power for Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg. This page updates every 10 minutes with live data from City Power. If your power is off, report it by calling 0114907484 / 0860562874.

How do I report a power outage in Bezuidenhout Valley?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 to report a power outage in Bezuidenhout Valley. You can also report online at citypower.co.za or follow @CityPowerJhb on X (Twitter) for updates.

How long do power outages last in Bezuidenhout Valley?

Most unplanned power outages in Bezuidenhout Valley are fixed within 4-8 hours. Minor faults like tripped circuits are often restored in 2-4 hours. Major faults from cable theft or equipment damage can take 12-48 hours. Planned maintenance typically lasts 6-10 hours during the day.

When will the electricity be back on in Bezuidenhout Valley?

City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Bezuidenhout Valley right now. If your power is off, the issue may be local to your street or property. Call 0114907484 / 0860562874 or check this page again - it updates every 10 minutes with live electricity restoration data from City Power.

Is it load shedding or a power outage in Bezuidenhout Valley?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Bezuidenhout Valley is experiencing an unplanned power outage - not load shedding. Load shedding follows a fixed timetable, while power outages are caused by faults, cable theft, or equipment failure. Check Bezuidenhout Valley load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Bezuidenhout Valley?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 for power outages in Bezuidenhout Valley. You can also report faults online at citypower.co.za or WhatsApp the relevant SDC channel for your area.

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