Power Outage in Florida Hills, Johannesburg
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Power outage in Florida Hills on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 19:56
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Power Outages Affecting Florida Hills1 active
Updated 2m ago🔧 Investigating12h ago- Roodepoort
Batteries for the temporary generator on Kathleen and Naomi streets were stolen again, leading to its removal and the sourcing of a new mini-substation for Florida Substation, Florida South.
Florida
Cause: Battery theftsource
Upcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Plannedannounced 4d ago
A vending audit is being conducted to determine the replacement of a faulty mini-substation in Kathleen and Naomi Streets, Florida South.
Florida
Cause: Faulty mini-substation replacementsource
Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 7d ago• 29h 27m- Roodepoort
The outage impacting customers in Florida North, Florida Ext 2 and 3, Maraisburg, Lower Maraisburg, Unified, and Florida Park was resolved at 15h00 today.
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Timeline (7 updates)
- Reported - Tue, 29 Sept, 12:32An unplanned loss of power supply is affecting customers in Florida North, Florida View, Maraisburg, Florida Ext 2, Florida Ext 3, Florida View, Florida Park, Florida Hills, Maraisburg, Lower Maraisburg and Unified. Operators will be dispatched to investigate.source
- Reported - Tue, 29 Sept, 14:37The team is on site at Florida North Substation awaiting the protection team to investigate the root cause of the power loss affecting customers in Florida North, Florida View, Maraisburg, Florida Ext 2, Florida Ext 3, Florida Park, Florida Hills, Lower Maraisburg and Unified. Inclement weather conditions could affect response times.source
- Reported - Tue, 29 Sept, 20:41An outage at Florida North Substation is affecting Florida North, Florida View, Maraisburg, Florida Ext 2, Florida Ext 3, Florida Park, Florida Hills, Lower Maraisburg and Unified. Inclement weather may delay repairs.source
- Update - Tue, 29 Sept, 21:52Our protection team is on site attending to an outage at Florida North Substation, affecting Florida North, Florida View, Maraisburg, Florida Ext 2, Florida Ext 3, Florida Park, Florida Hills, Lower Maraisburg and Unified; repairs and restoration may be delayed due to inclement weather.source
- Update - Wed, 30 Sept, 10:17Roodepoort operators and the Protection team are still on site at Florida North Substation trying to locate the cause of a trip affecting various areas, with challenging weather conditions delaying repairs.source
- Restored - Wed, 30 Sept, 15:00Full supply has been restored to affected areas following an outage caused by moisture on the infrastructure.source
- Restored - Wed, 30 Sept, 17:58The outage impacting customers in Florida North, Florida Ext 2 and 3, Maraisburg, Lower Maraisburg, Unified, and Florida Park was resolved at 15h00 today.source
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⏸ No recent updatereported 3d ago• 1h 26m (no follow-up)- Roodepoort
City Power is conducting a vending audit; a generator connected successfully but cannot switch on due to low oil, which the team is currently sourcing.
Florida
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (2 updates)
- Update - Sat, 03 Oct, 13:43City Power is still conducting a vending audit at Florida Substation, connecting a generator to temporarily restore power to customers in Maud Street, Janet Street, Albertina Sisulu, Hebbard, Kathleen, Naomi, Ninth Avenue, Seventh Avenue and Eight Avenue.source
- Update - Sat, 03 Oct, 15:09City Power is conducting a vending audit; a generator connected successfully but cannot switch on due to low oil, which the team is currently sourcing.source
⏸ No recent updatereported 7d ago• 29h 26m (no follow-up)- Roodepoort
Power supply has been restored between Uys Krige No 1 and Uys Krige No 2, but customers on Naomi Street will remain off until infrastructure replacement due to a faulty transformer in the mini substation. This outage affects multiple streets in Florida.
FloridaRoodepoort
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (6 updates)
- Reported - Wed, 30 Sept, 06:43An unplanned loss of power supply at Florida Substation is affecting customers in Florida South on Maud Street, Janet Street, Albertina Sisulu, Hebbard, Eitemal, Uys Krige, Kathleen, Naomi, Ninth Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Eighth Avenue, with investigations to follow.source
- Reported - Wed, 30 Sept, 09:52Inclement weather conditions may delay repairs and restorations to an outage at Florida Substation affecting customers in Florida South on Kathleen Street, Maud Street, Janet Street, Albertina Sisulu, Hebbard, Eitemal, Uys Krige, Naomi, Ninth Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Eighth Avenue. The technical team found that the Kathleen Street mini substation tripped, and operators have been requested to prioritize this outage due to six medium voltage outages in Roodepoort today.source
- Update - Wed, 30 Sept, 22:5691% of power supply has been restored to customers in Florida South due to a faulty cable, with some load centers remaining off for repairs.source
- Reported - Thu, 01 Oct, 08:21Operators are on site locating cable faults between Uys Krige No 1 and Uys Krige No 2, and between Skchoeman Sub and Naomi mini substation, affecting Maud Street, Janet Street, Albertina Sisulu, Hebbard, Eitemal, Uys Krige, Kathleen, Naomi, Ninth Avenue, Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue in Florida South.source
- Update - Thu, 01 Oct, 09:48At Florida Substation, the cable between Uys Krige No 1 and Uys Krige No 2 is clear, and supply will be restored today; however, the transformer at Naomi Street mini substation is faulty and needs replacement, affecting Maud Street, Janet Street, Albertina Sisulu, Hebbard, Eitemal, Uys Krige, Kathleen, Naomi, Ninth Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Eighth Avenue.source
- Update - Thu, 01 Oct, 12:09Power supply has been restored between Uys Krige No 1 and Uys Krige No 2, but customers on Naomi Street will remain off until infrastructure replacement due to a faulty transformer in the mini substation. This outage affects multiple streets in Florida.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 Florida Hills directly.
Johannesburg Power Outages Today2 active
Updated 2m ago🔧 Investigating22h ago- Roodepoort
Emergency isolation to repair a cable and stabilise the network is ongoing at Roodepoort Substation, impacting Matholesville Hostel, Wilfordon Ext 10, Matholesville Change House, Matholesville Kiosk, Matholesville 11kV overhead line, Nickel Street Wilfordon No 2, and several other streets.
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Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
- Reported - Tue, 06 Oct, 09:31An emergency isolation is required at Roodepoort Substation to repair infrastructure, affecting Wilfordon and Matholesville Hostel.source
- Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 19:30Emergency isolation to repair a cable and stabilise the network is ongoing at Roodepoort Substation, impacting Matholesville Hostel, Wilfordon Ext 10, Matholesville Change House, Matholesville Kiosk, Matholesville 11kV overhead line, Nickel Street Wilfordon No 2, and several other streets.source
⚡ Active18h ago- Roodepoort
Operators have been informed of an unplanned loss of power supply affecting Radiokop and will investigate during the day.
Radiokop
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes
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Planned Maintenance in Florida Hills
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Updated 2m agoUpcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Plannedannounced 4d ago
A vending audit is being conducted to determine the replacement of a faulty mini-substation in Kathleen and Naomi Streets, Florida South.
Florida
Cause: Faulty mini-substation replacementsource
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes
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When Will Electricity Come Back in Florida Hills?
How long a power outage in Florida Hills 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 Florida Hills 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 Florida Hills residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.
Power Outage History for Florida Hills (Last 90 Days)
City Power reported 10 outages affecting Florida Hills in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the Maraisburg Switching Station substation (2 of 10). The most common cause was cable fault.
| Date | Time to restoration | Substation | Cause | Also affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2026 | - | Maraisburg Switching Station | multiple cable faults | Maraisburg |
| 25 Sept 2026 | - | Florida North Substation | cable fault | Maraisburg, Florida North |
| 24 Sept 2026 | 8.8h | Florida North Substation | overcurrent trip | Florida North, Maraisburg |
| 19 Sept 2026 | - | Florida North Switching station | - | Maraisburg, Florida North |
| 10 Sept 2026 | - | Maraisburg Switching Station | equipment fault | Florida North, Golf Course, Maraisburg |
| 09 Sept 2026 | 2d | Florida Substation | cable fault | Poortview, Hamberg, Florida Lake |
| 09 Sept 2026 | 2.3d | Florida Substation | cable fault | Hamberg, Florida Lake |
| 08 Sept 2026 | 4.3d | Florida North Substation, Maraisburg Switching Station | cable fault | Hamberg, Florida Lake, Florida North, Golf Course +1 more |
| 16 Aug 2026 | 4.5d | Maraisburg Substation | equipment fault | Maraisburg |
| 13 Aug 2026 | - | Maraisburg Substation | flashover | Maraisburg |
Time to restoration is measured from when the outage was first reported, not from when it began.
What to Do During a Power Outage in Florida Hills
Quick checklist to follow while waiting for City Power to restore power in Florida Hills.
- 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 Florida Hills
Is there a power outage in Florida Hills right now?
Yes, there is currently a power outage reported in Florida Hills, Johannesburg. City Power is aware and working on restoration. Check the live updates above for the latest status and estimated restoration time.
How do I report a power outage in Florida Hills?
Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 to report a power outage in Florida Hills. You can also report online at citypower.co.za or follow @CityPowerJhb on X (Twitter) for updates.
How long do power outages last in Florida Hills?
Most unplanned power outages in Florida Hills 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 Florida Hills?
For the active outage affecting electricity in Florida Hills, see the live update at the top of this page for City Power's latest restoration estimate. Most unplanned electricity outages in Florida Hills restore within 4-8 hours. Call 0114907484 / 0860562874 to confirm the ETA for your specific street.
Is it load shedding or a power outage in Florida Hills?
If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Florida Hills 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 Florida Hills load shedding schedule
What number do I call for City Power in Florida Hills?
Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 for power outages in Florida Hills. You can also report faults online at citypower.co.za or WhatsApp the relevant SDC channel for your area.
OurPower is an independent live tracker. We are not affiliated with City Power or the City of Johannesburg. This page reads public information that City Power publishes and translates it into plain language. For official updates, contact City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 or citypower.co.za.
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