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Power Outage in Dainfern, Johannesburg

No power outage reported in Dainfern by City Power
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🔧 Investigating1d ago- Randburg
The test branch team has located double cable faults at Northriding Substation's Aureole Distributor, affecting customers in Sharonlea and Northwood Gardens, and repairs are underway.
NORTHGATESharonleaNorthriding AHNorthwold GardensNorth RidingNorthriding
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (10 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 07 Sept, 07:58
    Operators are investigating a power outage affecting customers in Northgate, Sharonlea, Northriding AH, and Northwold Gardens from the Aureole Distributor at Northriding Substation.
    source
  2. Reported - Mon, 07 Sept, 10:07
    Work is underway to determine the cause of the outage at Northriding Substation's Aureole Distributor, affecting customers in Northgate, Sharonlea, Northriding AH, and Northwold Gardens.
    source
  3. Update - Mon, 07 Sept, 12:52
    Investigations to determine the cause of the outage on the Aureole Distributor are ongoing, affecting customers in Northgate, Sharonlea, Northriding AH, and Northwold Gardens.
    source
  4. Update - Mon, 07 Sept, 13:47
    90% of the power supply has been restored to customers in Northgate and Northriding AH, while teams are working to restore the remaining 10% affecting Sharonlea and Northwold Gardens, following an outage due to a faulty cable at Northriding Substation.
    source
  5. Update - Mon, 07 Sept, 15:48
    Power supply from Northriding Substation's Aureole Distributor has been 90% restored; a test branch team will locate the fault on the remaining 10% affecting customers in Sharonlea and Northwold Gardens, caused by double cable faults.
    source
  6. Update - Mon, 07 Sept, 15:55
    Power supply has been restored to 90% of customers in Sharonlea and Northwold Gardens, with a test branch team requested to locate the fault on the remaining 10% affecting customers in the surrounding suburbs. The outage resulted from double cable faults.
    source
  7. Update - Tue, 08 Sept, 06:08
    Power supply has been restored to 90%, with the remaining 10% affecting customers in Sharonlea and Northwold Gardens due to double faults at Northriding Substation.
    source
  8. Update - Tue, 08 Sept, 09:48
    A test branch team is en route to locate double faults affecting customers in Sharonlea and Northwold Gardens.
    source
  9. Update - Tue, 08 Sept, 11:04
    The test branch team is on site locating double faults affecting customers in Sharonlea and Northwold Gardens from the Northriding Substation, Aureole Distributor.
    source
  10. Update - Tue, 08 Sept, 13:32
    The test branch team has located double cable faults at Northriding Substation's Aureole Distributor, affecting customers in Sharonlea and Northwood Gardens, and repairs are underway.
    source
🔧 Investigating7h ago- Randburg
City Power is updating customers in Bromhof, Sonneglans, and Strydompark, supplied by the Northriding Substation's Perm Distributor, that the test branch team has been requested to assist with locating the double cable faults.
BromhofSonneGlansNorth RidingNorthridingStrydom Park
Cause: Double cable faultssource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 08 Sept, 06:16
    An outage at Northriding Substation's Perm Distributor, caused by double faults, is affecting customers in Bromhof, Sonneglans, and Strydompark.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 08 Sept, 08:20
    City Power is updating customers in Bromhof, Sonneglans, and Strydompark, supplied by the Northriding Substation's Perm Distributor, that the test branch team has been requested to assist with locating the double cable faults.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Randburg
An unplanned power supply interruption is affecting Bromhof, Northwold, and Sonneglans.
BromhofNorthwoldSonneGlans
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 07 Sept, 05:35
    An unplanned power supply interruption is affecting Bromhof, Northwold, and Sonneglans.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 07 Sept, 05:38
    Please find the attached outage update.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Randburg
Power has been restored to customers in Sharonlea, Bromhof, Northwold, and surrounding areas, with the exception of Bellair Shopping Centre due to a customer fault.
Shopping Centre
Cause: Customer faultsource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Sun, 06 Sept, 21:14
    Operators are investigating the cause of an outage affecting customers in Sharonlea, Bromhof, Northwold.
    source
  2. Update - Sun, 06 Sept, 22:36
    Power has been restored to customers in Sharonlea, Bromhof, Northwold, and surrounding areas, with the exception of Bellair Shopping Centre due to a customer fault.
    source
⚡ Active1d ago- Randburg
An outage is affecting customers in Sharonlea, Bromhof, Northwold, and surrounding areas, with operators en-route to investigate.
SharonleaBromhofNorthwold
Upcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Plannedin 2h- Randburg
Emergency maintenance at Houtkoppen Substation is scheduled for today from 08h00 to 16h00.
Bellaires NorthPrichard 153OosterlandKya Sand Rd 24Bernie StreetInadanBloubosrandPrichard NorthWaterford EstateMaroelandal 1Holding 6CounduitMaroelandal 2
Outage details
Cause: Emergency maintenanceETA: Tue, 08 Sept, 16:00source
📅 Plannedin 6 days- Randburg
A planned power interruption at Brynorth Substation, originally scheduled for September 07, 2026, has been rescheduled for September 14, 2026, from 09h00 until 17h00.
William NicholHobart RoadStruben RoadEaton AveEileen RoadLogan RoadPost OfficeElgin DrPortman RoadBaker distributorMuswell distributorKnights BridgeMain Road (Bry driveEbury RoadEpsom Downs checkersNorman distributor
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Mon, 14 Sept, 17:00source
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When Will Electricity Come Back in Dainfern?

How long a power outage in Dainfern 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 Dainfern 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 Dainfern residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.

Power Outage History for Dainfern (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 3 outages affecting Dainfern in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the Deinfern Substation substation (1 of 3). The most common cause was cable fault.

DateDurationSubstationCauseAlso affected
22 Aug 2026-Deinfern Substationcable fault-
21 Aug 2026-Dainfern Substationcable fault-
21 Aug 2026-Dainfern 11kv Substationcable fault-

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What to Do During a Power Outage in Dainfern

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

  • 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 011 490 7484 if it has not been reported yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Power Outages in Dainfern

Is there a power outage in Dainfern right now?

No power outage is currently reported by City Power for Dainfern, Johannesburg. This page updates every 10 minutes with live data from City Power. If your power is off, report it by calling 011 490 7484.

How do I report a power outage in Dainfern?

Call City Power on 011 490 7484 to report a power outage in Dainfern. You can also report online at citypower.co.za or follow @CityPowerJhb on X (Twitter) for updates.

How long do power outages last in Dainfern?

Most unplanned power outages in Dainfern 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 Dainfern?

City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Dainfern right now. If your power is off, the issue may be local to your street or property. Call 011 490 7484 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 Dainfern?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Dainfern 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 Dainfern load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Dainfern?

Call City Power on 011 490 7484 for power outages in Dainfern. You can also report faults online at citypower.co.za or WhatsApp the relevant SDC channel for your area.

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