Power Outage in Maraisburg, Johannesburg

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Power outage in Maraisburg on Friday, 21 August 2026 at 05:13

Last checked: 1m ago

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🔧 Investigating1d ago- Hursthill

Power supply is 100% restored to customers in Bosmont, following an outage caused by a faulty cable affecting the Maraisburg Road distributor at Industria Substation.

BosmontIndustriaMaraisburg

Cause: Faulty cablesource

Timeline (4 updates)

Restored - Fri, 21 Aug, 06:27
Power supply has been restored via the Maraisburg Road Distributor at Industria Substation, with the exception of five load centres due to an existing fault affecting customers in Bosmont.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 11:51
Restoration efforts are approximately 70% complete for an outage caused by a cable fault impacting five load centres, affecting customers in Bosmont.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 12:52
A test branch has successfully identified the fault, and repairs are proceeding on the Maraisburg Road Distributor from Industria Substation, which is affecting customers in Bosmont. Restoration efforts are approximately 70% complete.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 18:55
Power supply is 100% restored to customers in Bosmont, following an outage caused by a faulty cable affecting the Maraisburg Road distributor at Industria Substation.
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⚡ Active1d ago- Hursthill

A power disruption from Maraisburg distributor at Industria Substation is impacting customers in Bosmont, with operators on site investigating.

BosmontIndustriaMaraisburg

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✅ Restoredreported 5d ago• 108h 58m- Roodepoort

Power supply has been restored to customers in Sparrow Village.

FloridaMaraisburg

Cause: Equipment faultETA: Thu, 20 Aug, 17:00source

Timeline (14 updates)

Update - Sun, 16 Aug, 10:29
Cleaning is underway at Sparrow Mini Substation, which flashed over, affecting customers in Lower Maraisburg, Florida Ext 2, Donovan McDonald Old Age Home, JMPD Shooting Range, Sparrows Village, Cecil Payne Stadium, and Unified Primary School.
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Update - Sun, 16 Aug, 12:22
Cleaning has been completed at the Sparrow Mini Substation which flashed over, and operators will conduct tests before restoration commences.
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Update - Sun, 16 Aug, 14:27
Operators conducted tests at Maraisburg Substation and confirmed a failed test at the Sparrow Mini-Substation due to a flashover, requiring assistance from the test branch team to locate the fault.
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Update - Sun, 16 Aug, 14:57
Operators conducted tests at Maraisburg Substation's Crompton Gate distributor, which failed at the Sparrow Mini-Substation due to a flashover. A test branch team will be requested to assist in locating the fault tomorrow.
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Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 08:46
The technical team is currently on site conducting tests at Maraisburg Substation's Crompton Gate, affecting various areas.
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Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 09:05
The technical team has located the fault at Maraisburg Substation's Crompton Gate and repairs can now commence.
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Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 11:49
The technical team is on site at Maraisburg Substation to replace a faulty mini substation, with materials being sourced and a service provider to be assigned.
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Update - Mon, 17 Aug, 13:37
City Power is providing an update regarding the power outage affecting the Maraisburg Switching Station, which supplies Sparrow Village.
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Update - Tue, 18 Aug, 10:14
A replacement mini substation is currently being sourced for Maraisburg Substation, affecting customers in Sparrows Village.
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Reported - Tue, 18 Aug, 14:13
The team is investigating the cause of an outage in Lea Glen.
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Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 18:38
The team is on-site at Maraisburg Substation installing a mini-substation for customers in Sparrow Village.
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Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 08:51
A new mini substation has been installed and restored at Maraisburg Substation, with final checks underway before power supply can be restored to Sparrow Village.
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Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 20:45
Repairs are completed at Maraisburg Substation and restoration efforts for Crompton Gate (Sparrow Village) will resume shortly.
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Restored - Thu, 20 Aug, 23:27
Power supply has been restored to customers in Sparrow Village.
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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 Maraisburg directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today5 active

Updated 1m ago

⚡ Active19h ago- Roodepoort

LV cables have been stolen in Wilgeheuwel, and the LV team will attend to the affected area to carry out necessary repairs.

Wilgeheuwel

Cause: Cable theftsource

🔧 Investigating2d ago- Roodepoort

A team will be assigned to carry out necessary repairs and material is being sourced for an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.

PanoramaWeltevreden ParkWilroParkWeltevredenpark

Cause: Equipment faultsource

Timeline (5 updates)

Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 08:50
A fault has been identified on the local RMU and transformer at Monte Carlo Substation, affecting customers in Weltevredenpark via the Mosterboom Distributor of Panorama Switching Station.
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Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 10:02
A service provider has been assigned to address an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor in Weltevredenpark, and materials are being collected.
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Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 12:17
An outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor is affecting customers in Wilropark, with a service provider assigned and materials to be collected.
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Update - Wed, 19 Aug, 13:33
A service provider has been assigned and materials are being collected for repairs at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 11:03
A team will be assigned to carry out necessary repairs and material is being sourced for an outage at Panorama Switching Station's Mosterboom Distributor, affecting Weltevredenpark.
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🔧 Investigating1d ago- Roodepoort

A stolen cable has been identified at Dolce, affecting Wilgeheuwel. Repairs will commence once the cable has been replaced.

Wilgeheuwel

Cause: Cable theftsource

Timeline (2 updates)

Reported - Fri, 21 Aug, 06:20
An unplanned power interruption is affecting Wilgeheuwel and surrounding areas, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.
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Update - Fri, 21 Aug, 10:57
A stolen cable has been identified at Dolce, affecting Wilgeheuwel. Repairs will commence once the cable has been replaced.
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⚡ Active1d ago- Roodepoort

An unplanned power interruption is affecting Allen's Nek and Weltevreden Park, and operators will be dispatched to investigate the cause.

Allen's NekWeltevreden Park

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🔧 Investigating2d ago- Roodepoort

Power supply has been partially restored to Little Falls and Wilgeheuwel, following the identification of two cable faults which are awaiting repairs.

Little FallsWilgeheuwelRuimsig

Cause: Faulty cablesource

Timeline (2 updates)

Reported - Wed, 19 Aug, 09:44
An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Little Falls.
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Update - Thu, 20 Aug, 08:56
Power supply has been partially restored to Little Falls and Wilgeheuwel, following the identification of two cable faults which are awaiting repairs.
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Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Maraisburg?

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

Power Outage History for Maraisburg (Last 90 Days)

City Power reported 10 outages affecting Maraisburg in the last 90 days. Most faults traced back to the Florida North Substation substation (4 of 10). The most common cause was cable fault.

Date	Duration	Substation	Cause	Also affected
13 Aug 2026	-	Maraisburg Substation	flashover	Florida
12 Aug 2026	-	Florida North Substation	equipment fault	Florida North
11 Aug 2026	31m	Florida North Substation	overload	Florida North
11 Aug 2026	2.1h	Florida Substation	cable fault	Florida, Mechanical Workshop
11 Aug 2026	-	Florida Substation	-	Florida, Mechanical Workshop
11 Aug 2026	-	Maraisburg Substation	cable fault	Florida
04 Aug 2026	-	-	burnt equipment	-
02 Aug 2026	17.7h	Florida North Substation	network trip	Florida North
01 Aug 2026	19.5h	Florida North Substation	-	Florida North
28 Jul 2026	-	Fieldhouse Switching Station	multiple cable faults	Florida, Florida Park, Discovery

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What to Do During a Power Outage in Maraisburg

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

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 Maraisburg

Is there a power outage in Maraisburg right now?

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

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

How long do power outages last in Maraisburg?

Most unplanned power outages in Maraisburg 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 Maraisburg?

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

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

What number do I call for City Power in Maraisburg?

Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 for power outages in Maraisburg. You can also report faults online at citypower.co.za or WhatsApp the relevant SDC channel for your area.

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