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Power Outage in Marshalltown, Johannesburg

No power outage reported in Marshalltown by City Power
There are 25 active power outages in other Johannesburg areas.
Last checked: 4m ago
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Power off in Marshalltown? 2 reports in the last 24 hours.

Power Outages Affecting Marshalltown

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Recently Restored
✅ Restoredreported 10d ago• 179h 34m- Innercity
City Power has restored supply in Selby, continuing progress towards Central Substation restoration.
MarshalltownBraamfonteinCity And SuburbanGrahamstownJohannesburg CBDSelbySelby EastCarlton Centre
Cause: FireETA: Mon, 05 Oct, 02:00source
Timeline (21 updates)
  1. Reported - Sat, 26 Sept, 09:00
    An outage at Central Substation, caused by a fire, is affecting customers in Marshalltown. The fire department is on site, and investigations will commence once the smoke is out.
    source
  2. Reported - Sat, 26 Sept, 10:03
    A third fire at Central Substation has caused another outage, with EMS and City Power teams responding.
    source
  3. Update - Sat, 26 Sept, 11:39
    Updates are available regarding the Central Substation.
    source
  4. Update - Sat, 26 Sept, 12:05
    Updates are available on Central Substation.
    source
  5. Update - Sat, 26 Sept, 16:03
    City Power is probing a possible criminal link to a fire at Central Substation while access remains restricted.
    source
  6. Reported - Sat, 26 Sept, 16:17
    City Power is investigating a possible criminal link to a fire at Central Substation, with access remaining restricted.
    source
  7. Reported - Sun, 27 Sept, 10:25
    Smoke has cleared at Central Substation, and City Power is investigating fire damage.
    source
  8. Reported - Sun, 27 Sept, 13:42
    Evidence of suspected cable theft and vandalism has been found at Central Substation as police investigations continue.
    source
  9. Update - Mon, 28 Sept, 13:09
    City Power resumes restoration efforts at Central Substation following a fire.
    source
  10. Update - Mon, 28 Sept, 15:55
    Acting CEO and COO are leading recovery and repair efforts at Central Substation, which caught fire, to accelerate restoration of electricity supply.
    source
  11. Update - Mon, 28 Sept, 18:06
    There is an outage update for Central Substation.
    source
  12. Update - Tue, 29 Sept, 15:16
    Installation of props and cable repairs are underway at Central Substation following fires, affecting Marshalltown, Joburg CBD, Selby, Selby East, and Carlton Centre, with power to be restored in stages.
    source
  13. Update - Tue, 29 Sept, 15:53
    City Power has begun repairing damaged cables supplying parts of the Johannesburg CBD, while cleaning and maintenance of equipment at Central Substation are also progressing.
    source
  14. Update - Tue, 29 Sept, 17:44
    Repair work is still in progress at Central Substation.
    source
  15. Update - Wed, 30 Sept, 00:04
    City Power is advancing Central Substation restoration with cable repairs and equipment cleaning.
    source
  16. Update - Wed, 30 Sept, 11:27
    City Power has made further progress restoring electricity at Central Substation following a fire, with teams repairing damaged cables, cleaning and testing equipment, and progressively restoring the network serving Marshalltown and surrounding parts of the Johannesburg CBD.
    source
  17. Update - Thu, 01 Oct, 09:28
    City Power has restored 45% of the power supply following progress at Central Substation.
    source
  18. Update - Fri, 02 Oct, 15:48
    Central Substation update.
    source
  19. Update - Fri, 02 Oct, 19:10
    There is an outage update for Central Substation.
    source
  20. Update - Sat, 03 Oct, 12:07
    Satisfactory busbar test results support a Central Substation restoration target of 05 October.
    source
  21. Restored - Sat, 03 Oct, 20:34
    City Power has restored supply in Selby, continuing progress towards Central Substation restoration.
    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 Marshalltown directly.

Johannesburg Power Outages Today7 active

Updated 4m ago
🔧 Investigating8h ago- InnerCity
Operators are unable to restore power to customers in Bez-Valley, Betrams, and Lawrensville due to an existing fault at Observatory Substation.
KensingtonObservatory
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Tue, 06 Oct, 13:42
    A suspected outage is affecting customers in Kensington and Bez-Valley, and operators will be dispatched to investigate.
    source
  2. Reported - Tue, 06 Oct, 17:40
    Operators are investigating the cause of an outage affecting customers in Bez-Valley, Betrams, and Lawrensville.
    source
  3. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 21:41
    Operators are unable to restore power to customers in Bez-Valley, Betrams, and Lawrensville due to an existing fault at Observatory Substation.
    source
🔧 Investigating11h ago- Innercity
2% of the power supply has been restored to parts of Braamfontein following an unplanned power disruption last night due to multiple cable faults.
Braamfontein
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (2 updates)
  1. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 11:06
    2% of the power supply has been restored to parts of Braamfontein, with repairs ongoing for multiple cable faults.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 16:44
    2% of the power supply has been restored to parts of Braamfontein following an unplanned power disruption last night due to multiple cable faults.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Innercity
Repairs are underway at Kazerne Substation following an outage due to vandalism, with 5% of power restored to customers at Maboneng precinct, Durban Street East, and Durban Street West.
Maboneng PrecinctKazerne
Cause: Vandalismsource
Timeline (3 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
  3. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 14:00
    Repairs are underway at Kazerne Substation following an outage due to vandalism, with 5% of power restored to customers at Maboneng precinct, Durban Street East, and Durban Street West.
    source
🔧 Investigating4d ago- Innercity
A further fault was detected during the restoration process, and 92% of power has been restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards.
Houghton EstateNorwoodOaklandsKillarneyOrchardsCydna
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (11 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
  11. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 13:55
    A further fault was detected during the restoration process, and 92% of power has been restored to customers in Houghton Estate, Norwood, Oaklands, Killarney, and Orchards.
    source
🔧 Investigating1d ago- Innercity
Central Substation has an update regarding CBD restorations.
BraamfonteinCity And SuburbanGrahamstownJohannesburg CBD
Timeline (3 updates)
  1. Reported - Mon, 05 Oct, 21:19
    An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Braamfontein; the team has been informed and will investigate the cause in the morning.
    source
  2. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 06:56
    An update for Central Substation has been provided.
    source
  3. Update - Tue, 06 Oct, 13:51
    Central Substation has an update regarding CBD restorations.
    source
Source: @CityPowerJhbAuto-updated every 10 minutes

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When Will Electricity Come Back in Marshalltown?

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

Power Outage History for Marshalltown (Last 90 Days)

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

DateTime to restorationSubstationCauseAlso affected
15 Sept 2026-Central SubstationvandalismGrahamstown
13 Sept 2026-Selby Substationcable faultCrown Mines, Selby, Village Main, City Deep
12 Sept 2026-Central Substation--
08 Sept 2026-Central Substationfire damageBraamfontein, City And Suburban, Grahamstown, Johannesburg CBD
08 Sept 2026-Central B SubstationfireSelby, City And Suburban
07 Sept 2026-Central B Substationequipment faultCity And Suburban
06 Sept 2026-Central Substationequipment faultCity And Suburban, Reuven
05 Sept 20262.7dVan Beek Substationmultiple cable faultsVan Beek, Jeppestown
03 Sept 2026-Prospect Substationtheft and vandalismCity And Suburban, Jeppestown, Prospect
02 Sept 20267.6hProspect Substationtheft and vandalismFairview, Troyville, Jeppestown, City And Suburban +5 more

Time to restoration is measured from when the outage was first reported, not from when it began.

See the full Johannesburg power outage history →

What to Do During a Power Outage in Marshalltown

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

  • 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 Marshalltown

Is there a power outage in Marshalltown right now?

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

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

How long do power outages last in Marshalltown?

Most unplanned power outages in Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown?

City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown?

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

What number do I call for City Power in Marshalltown?

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