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Power Outage in Houghton, Johannesburg

City Power confirmed
Power outage in Houghton on Friday, 2 October 2026 at 16:25
10 updates so far, latest 4h ago
Last checked: 31m ago
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Power Outages Affecting Houghton1 active

Updated 31m ago
🔧 Investigating3d ago- Innercity
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.
Houghton EstateNorwoodOaklandsKillarneyOrchardsCydna
Cause: Multiple cable faultssource
Timeline (10 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
Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 3d ago• 4h 52m- Innercity
Power supply is fully restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, following an outage reported this morning due to a faulty cable.
Houghton EstateNorwoodOaklandsKillarneyOrchardsCydna
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 02 Oct, 08:23
    An outage is affecting customers in Houghton Estate, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Restored - Fri, 02 Oct, 13:15
    Power supply is fully restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards, following an outage reported this morning due to 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 Houghton directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today6 active

Updated 31m ago
⚡ Active3h ago- Innercity
An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Braamfontein; the team has been informed and will investigate the cause in the morning.
Braamfontein
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Innercity
Due to the area being unsafe at night, the team will conduct tests in the morning; if clear, the restoration process will commence following an outage reported on 21 September due to multiple cable faults, affecting customers in Berea and Hillbrow.
HillbrowBereaFort
Cause: Multiple cable faultssource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Sun, 04 Oct, 12:02
    An unplanned power interruption at Fort Substation is affecting customers in Hillbrow and Berea, and the team is investigating the cause.
    source
  2. Update - Mon, 05 Oct, 20:57
    Due to the area being unsafe at night, the team will conduct tests in the morning; if clear, the restoration process will commence following an outage reported on 21 September due to multiple cable faults, affecting customers in Berea and Hillbrow.
    source
⚡ Active7h ago- Innercity
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team will investigate the cause of an outage affecting customers in Sovereign Parks, Reddam, Bedford Gate, and Smith Street in Kensington in the morning.
KensingtonObservatory
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 05 Oct, 17:25
    An outage affecting customers in Sovereign Parks, Reddam, Bedford Gate, and Smith Street in Kensington has been reported, and operators will be dispatched to investigate.
    source
  2. Reported - Mon, 05 Oct, 20:52
    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the team will investigate the cause of an outage affecting customers in Sovereign Parks, Reddam, Bedford Gate, and Smith Street in Kensington in the morning.
    source
🔧 Investigating13h ago- Innercity
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.
Maboneng PrecinctKazerne
Cause: Vandalismsource
Timeline (2 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
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Innercity
An electrical flash at Central Substation has interrupted restoration efforts.
BraamfonteinCity And SuburbanGrahamstownJohannesburg CBD
Cause: Electrical flashsource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Update - Sun, 04 Oct, 10:24
    City Power is advancing Central Substation restoration as teams address Karzene supply challenges.
    source
  2. Update - Sun, 04 Oct, 17:39
    An electrical flash at Central Substation has interrupted restoration efforts.
    source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes
This page also covers outages in Houghton South, Houghton West.

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Houghton?

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

Power Outage History for Houghton (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Houghton in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the Bellevue Substation substation (3 of 10). The most common cause was planned maintenance.

DateTime to restorationSubstationCauseAlso affected
22 Sept 2026-Sebenza Substationplanned maintenanceFar East Bank, Alexandra Extensions 1, Alexandra Extensions 3, Alexandra Extensions 4 +91 more
16 Sept 2026-Cydna Substationplanned maintenanceBird Haven, Golf Course, Killarney, Blu Bird +6 more
15 Sept 2026-Bellevue Substationcable faultBellevue East, Yeoville
14 Sept 2026-Orchards Substationplanned maintenanceBagleyston, Orchards, Sydenham, Norwood +4 more
14 Sept 2026-Bellevue SubstationtripBellevue, Yeoville, Observatory, Linksfield Ridge
14 Sept 2026-Orchards Substationplanned maintenanceBagleyston, Orchards, Sydenham, Linksfield +2 more
11 Sept 2026-Gresswold Substationplanned maintenanceBird Haven, Melrose Bird Haven, Golf Course, Corlett Drive +6 more
03 Sept 20268.6hCydna Substationcable faultRiviera, Killarney, Melrose, Cydna +8 more
30 Aug 20261.8dBellevue Substationcable faultBellevue, Yeoville, Observatory
29 Aug 2026-Orchards Substationplanned maintenanceFAIRMONT, BAGLEYSTON, ORANGE GROVE WEST, ORCHARDS +5 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 Houghton

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

  • 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 Houghton

Is there a power outage in Houghton right now?

Yes, there is currently a power outage reported in Houghton, 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 Houghton?

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

How long do power outages last in Houghton?

Most unplanned power outages in Houghton 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 Houghton?

For the active outage affecting electricity in Houghton, see the live update at the top of this page for City Power's latest restoration estimate. Most unplanned electricity outages in Houghton 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 Houghton?

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

What number do I call for City Power in Houghton?

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