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Power Outage in Houghton, Johannesburg

City Power confirmed
Power outage in Houghton on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 09:14
Last checked: 29m ago
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Power Outages Affecting Houghton2 active

Updated 29m ago
⚡ Active11h ago- Innercity
Operators are enroute to investigate the cause of an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, Yeoville, and possible surroundings.
Houghton EstateBellevueYeovilleHoughton
⚡ Active15h ago- Innercity
We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, and Yeoville. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage.
Houghton EstateBellevueYeovilleHoughton
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 05:29
    An outage is affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, and Yeoville. Operators have been notified and dispatched to investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 06:12
    We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, and Yeoville. Operators have been notified and will be dispatched to investigate the cause of the outage.
    source
Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 7h ago• 1h 1m- Innercity
Power supply has been restored to customers in Bellevue, Houghton Estate, Yeoville, and close vicinities, following an outage caused by a faulty cable.
Houghton EstateBellevueYeovilleHoughton
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 13:19
    Operators are investigating the cause of an outage affecting customers in Houghton Estate, Bellevue, and Yeoville.
    source
  2. Restored - Fri, 21 Aug, 14:20
    Power supply has been restored to customers in Bellevue, Houghton Estate, Yeoville, and close vicinities, 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 Houghton directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today4 active

Updated 29m ago
🔧 Investigating3d ago- Innercity
Repairs are ongoing at Braamfontein Substation's Smit Street Distributor following cable theft, affecting customers in Smit, De Korte, Eendracht, Henri, Station, Bertha, De Beer, Melle, Biccard, and Simmons Streets in Braamfontein.
Braamfontein
Cause: Cable theftsource
Timeline (6 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 13:02
    We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Braamfontein. Operators have been notified and will investigate the cause.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 19:48
    Investigations for an outage at Braamfontein Substation affecting Braamfontein have been handed over to day shift operators due to unsafe conditions at night.
    source
  3. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 09:27
    An outage at Braamfontein Substation's Smit Street Distributor is affecting customers in Braamfontein due to approximately 520 metres of stolen cable from various streets, with the team currently sourcing replacement units.
    source
  4. Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 13:45
    Repairs are scheduled to commence tomorrow on the Smit Street Distributor at Braamfontein Substation following the theft of approximately 520 metres of cable, affecting customers in Braamfontein.
    source
  5. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 06:09
    Repairs have commenced following the theft of approximately 520 metres of cable along Smit Street East, Smit Street West, Wolmarans Street, and De Korte Street South, affecting customers on multiple streets in Braamfontein with no estimated time for full restoration.
    source
  6. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 19:26
    Repairs are ongoing at Braamfontein Substation's Smit Street Distributor following cable theft, affecting customers in Smit, De Korte, Eendracht, Henri, Station, Bertha, De Beer, Melle, Biccard, and Simmons Streets in Braamfontein.
    source
🔧 Investigating2d ago- Innercity
Due to unforeseen challenges, restoration work for the Ridge Substation outage affecting a portion of Hillbrow will be carried out tomorrow.
HillbrowBerea
Cause: Blown terminationsource
Timeline (5 updates)
  1. Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 06:14
    An outage is affecting customers in Hillbrow and Berea, and operators have been dispatched to investigate.
    source
  2. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 13:32
    95% of the power supply has been restored to customers, but one chamber at Ridge Substation remains off due to a blown termination, affecting a portion of customers in Hillbrow.
    source
  3. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 18:11
    96% of the power supply has been restored at Ridge Substation, but one load centre in Hillbrow remains off.
    source
  4. Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 20:52
    Repairs have been completed at Ridge Substation, and the team will resume restoration work tomorrow, with 96% of power already restored to customers in Hillbrow.
    source
  5. Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 19:21
    Due to unforeseen challenges, restoration work for the Ridge Substation outage affecting a portion of Hillbrow will be carried out tomorrow.
    source
⚡ Active7h ago- Innercity
An outage affecting customers in Orange Grove is due to a faulty mini-substation requiring replacement. The team is currently sourcing the replacement unit.
Orange Grove
Cause: Equipment faultsource
🔧 Investigating5d ago- Innercity
Power supply has been restored to customers in parts of New Doornfontein through backfeeding from Johnware Substation, but MVC 471 remains off for material sourcing.
New DoornfonteinDoornfonteinCBD Inner CityCity And SuburbanFerreirasdorp
Cause: Burnt mini-substationsource
Timeline (11 updates)
  1. Reported - Sun, 16 Aug, 08:00
    An unplanned power outage is affecting customers in New Doornfontein, and operators have been notified.
    source
  2. Reported - Sun, 16 Aug, 08:01
    An unplanned power outage is affecting customers in New Doornfontein, and operators have been notified.
    source
  3. Update - Sun, 16 Aug, 12:35
    27% of the power supply has been restored from Van Beek Substation, but New Doornfontein will remain off until power is fully restored.
    source
  4. Update - Sun, 16 Aug, 14:16
    The team continues to work on restoring the remaining percentages at Van Beek Substation.
    source
  5. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 10:30
    The team is pumping water from tunnels to access the site and sourcing material to replace two burnt Ring Main Units at Van Beek Substation, affecting customers in New Doornfontein.
    source
  6. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 14:44
    An outage update is available for Van Beek.
    source
  7. Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 19:39
    Work on the Van Beek Substation outage affecting customers in New Doornfontein has been paused due to significant water accumulation in the tunnels, with pumping to resume tomorrow.
    source
  8. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 09:34
    The technical team is on site at Van Beek Substation, resuming water pumping to access infrastructure, with 40% of the electricity supply restored after two Ring Main Units failed and require replacement, affecting customers in parts of New Doornfontein.
    source
  9. Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 16:27
    Power has been restored to 40% of affected New Doornfontein customers as repairs continue.
    source
  10. Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 14:00
    Repairs are nearing completion at Van Beek Substation, with 67% of power restored, and the team expects to backfeed electricity via Johnware Substation this evening to the remaining affected customers.
    source
  11. Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 11:08
    Power supply has been restored to customers in parts of New Doornfontein through backfeeding from Johnware Substation, but MVC 471 remains off for material sourcing.
    source
Upcoming Planned Power Outages
📅 Plannedin 3h- Innercity
An emergency isolation has been implemented at Central Substation due to elevated transformer temperatures and an oil leak, affecting customers in Selby, Carlton Centre, Marshalltown, Johannesburg CBD, Standard Bank, and Jeppestown. Electricity supply is anticipated to be restored by approximately 00h30.
SelbyCarlton CentreMarshalltownJohannesburg CBDJeppestownJohannesburg
Outage details
Cause: Equipment faultETA: Sat, 22 Aug, 00:30source
📅 Plannedin 6 days- Innercity
A planned power interruption will take place at Braamfontein Switching Station on Thursday 27 August 2026 from 08h30 until 16h30.
Jura StrDe Korte SouthSmith Str WestShowgroundWolmarans WestNico MosterdWolmarans Smith StrLiberty LifeSmith Str EastWolmarans EastGautrainBraamfontein
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Thu, 27 Aug, 16:30source
📅 Plannedin 25 days- Innercity
A planned power interruption will occur at Moffat Substation on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, from 08h00 until 16h00.
City DeepTransnetHeidelbergHostel in City Deep
Outage details
Cause: Planned maintenanceETA: Tue, 15 Sept, 16:00source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes
This page also covers outages in Houghton South, Houghton West.

Report a Power Outage in Houghton

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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 Cydna Substation substation (4 of 10). The most common cause was cable fault.

DateDurationSubstationCauseAlso affected
03 Aug 20262.1dCydna Substationfaulty cableElton Hill, Atholl, Inanda
03 Aug 20262.4dBellevue Substationcable faultObservatory, Cyrildene, Bellevue
01 Aug 2026-Fort Substationcable faultBerea
01 Aug 2026-Fort Substation-Berea
27 Jul 20264.7hCydna Substationcable faultNorwood
20 Jul 2026--emergency maintenance-
17 Jul 2026--planned maintenance-
15 Jul 2026-Cydna Substation-Melrose Estate, Oaklands, Melrose
26 Jun 2026-Cydna Substation-Riviera, Norwood
25 Jun 2026----

See the full Johannesburg power outage history →

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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