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Power Outage in Florida Park, Johannesburg

No power outage reported in Florida Park by City Power
There are 31 active power outages in other Johannesburg areas.
Last checked: 3m ago
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Power Outages Affecting Florida Park

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Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 17h ago• 7h 27m- Roodepoort
Power has been fully restored to customers in Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School, following an upstream trip.
MaraisburgFlorida North
Cause: Upstream tripsource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Restored - Mon, 06 Jul, 12:32
    Power supply has been restored to approximately 95% of affected customers, with one section remaining without power due to a cable fault.
    source
  2. Restored - Mon, 06 Jul, 19:59
    Power has been fully restored to customers in Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School, following an upstream trip.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 4d ago• 35h 41m- Roodepoort
Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey. The outage was caused by cable theft.
BergbronQuellerinaNorthcliffMaraisburgIndustria NorthFlorida NorthWhite RidgeFlorida GlenBanfieldDelarey
Cause: Cable theftETA: Sat, 04 Jul, 17:00source
Timeline (7 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 03:11
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Bergbron and Quellerina. The team has been informed to investigate the cause of the outage.
    source
  2. Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 08:14
    Three lengths of 33kV cable have been cut and stolen between Florida and Florida North, affecting customers in Florida Glen, Florida, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, and Industria North.
    source
  3. Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 12:37
    The team is sourcing a replacement 33kV cable that was stolen between Florida and Florida North, and another team is on site trenching for the cable replacement.
    source
  4. Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 20:41
    The team is still sourcing a replacement 33KV cable that was stolen between Florida and Florida North, and the replacement process will commence tomorrow after delivery.
    source
  5. Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 08:27
    An appointed contractor is on site repairing a cable fault affecting customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey.
    source
  6. Restored - Sat, 04 Jul, 13:12
    Repairs for a cable fault at Florida Glen Substation, 7th Street Switching Station, Banfield Switching Station and Drankens Switching Station are ongoing, affecting customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey, with an estimated restoration time of 17:00.
    source
  7. Restored - Sat, 04 Jul, 14:52
    Power supply has been fully restored to customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey. The outage was caused by cable theft.
    source
✅ Restoredreported 3d ago• 22h 55m- Lenasia
Power has been restored to customers in Eldorado Park Ext 9 and Eldorado Park Proper, following a cable fault.
Eldorado ParkNancefieldPark Central
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (4 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 12:34
    An outage is affecting customers in Eldorado Park Ext 9 and Eldorado Park Proper, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 15:32
    Operators are investigating the cause of an outage affecting customers in Eldorado Park Ext 9 and Eldorado Park Proper, fed by the Eldorado Park Central Distributor from Nancefield Substation.
    source
  3. Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 20:16
    Power has been restored up to 56% to customers in Eldorado Park Ext 9 and Eldorado Park Proper due to a cable fault, with further repair processes scheduled for the morning.
    source
  4. Restored - Sat, 04 Jul, 11:29
    Power has been restored to customers in Eldorado Park Ext 9 and Eldorado Park Proper, following a cable fault.
    source
Earlier This Week (no recent update)
⏸ No recent updatereported 3d ago• 24h 19m (no follow-up)- Roodepoort
Restoration efforts are approximately 95% complete with one section still off due to a cable fault, affecting customers in Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School.
Florida NorthMaraisburg
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 08:48
    A power interruption at Florida North Substation's Mariasburg Feeder No. 2 is affecting customers in Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School. The technical team is investigating the cause.
    source
  2. Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 13:11
    The technical team is on site locating the fault causing a power outage in Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School.
    source
  3. Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 09:07
    Restoration efforts are approximately 95% complete with one section still off due to a cable fault, affecting customers in Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School.
    source
⏸ No recent updatereported 3d ago- Roodepoort
Power has been restored up to 95% from Florida North Substation due to a cable fault, affecting customers in Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School.
MaraisburgFlorida North
Cause: Faulty cablesource
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 Park directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today5 active

Updated 3m ago
⚡ Active12h ago- Roodepoort
An existing cable fault is preventing the restoration of electricity to 11 load centres in the Wilgeheuwel supply area.
Wilgeheuwel
Cause: Faulty cablesource
⚡ Active14h ago- Roodepoort
An unplanned power outage at Christiaan De Wet Substation's Wilgeheuwel Switching Station is affecting customers in Wilgeheuwel, Little Falls, Strubensvalley, Honeydew, Honeypark, Ruimsig, Radiokop, and Honeydew Ridge, with operators on site investigating a further network fault after partial restoration.
WilgeheuwelLittle FallsHoneydewRuimsigRadiokopStrubens Valley
Cause: Equipment faultsource
🔧 Investigating16h ago- Roodepoort
See the latest outage update.
Roodepoort
⚡ Active17h ago- Roodepoort
The Christiaan De Wet Feeder tripped due to an overcurrent fault, affecting customers in Wilgeheuwel and Strubens Valley.
WilgeheuwelStrubens Valley
Cause: Overcurrent tripsource
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Roodepoort
The cable tested faulty at Tshepisong Switching Station's Incomer No. 4, so Lines C15 and C15A/18 will remain without power until the damaged cable is repaired.
WilgeheuwelStrubens ValleyHarvestonHoneydewPrincess
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 06 Jul, 04:56
    We are aware of a power outage affecting customers in Wilgeheuwel and Strubensvalley, with operators dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 09:46
    The cable tested faulty at Tshepisong Switching Station's Incomer No. 4, so Lines C15 and C15A/18 will remain without power until the damaged cable is repaired.
    source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

Report a Power Outage in Florida Park

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Florida Park?

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

Power Outage History for Florida Park (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Florida Park in the last 90 days, totalling 44.4 hours without power. Average restoration time was 8.9 hours. Most faults traced back to the Florida North Substation substation (4 of 10). The most common cause was cable fault.

DateDurationSubstationCauseAlso affected
19 Jun 202618.7hNirvana Substationcable faultLenasia, Florida North, Lenasia Ext 10, Lenasia Ext 11 +1 more
17 Jun 20261.3hRuimsig Switching StationoverloadWilgeheuwel, Little Falls, Ruimsig, Honeydew
14 Jun 20260mFlorida North Substationcable faultMaraisburg, Florida North
12 Jun 2026-Florida North Substation-Maraisburg, Florida North
12 Jun 202610.7hFlorida Glen Substationcable faultFlorida Glen
10 Jun 2026-Florida Glen Substationcable faultFlorida Glen
09 Jun 2026-Florida North Substationcable faultMaraisburg, Florida North
08 Jun 2026-Alexandra Substation-Alexandra
05 Jun 202613.8hFlorida North Substationcable faultFlorida North
05 Jun 2026---Florida North

See the full Johannesburg power outage history →

What to Do During a Power Outage in Florida Park

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

  • 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 Park

Is there a power outage in Florida Park right now?

No power outage is currently reported by City Power for Florida Park, 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 Florida Park?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 to report a power outage in Florida Park. 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 Park?

Most unplanned power outages in Florida Park 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 Park?

City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Florida Park 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 Florida Park?

If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Florida Park 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 Park load shedding schedule

What number do I call for City Power in Florida Park?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 for power outages in Florida Park. 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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