Power Outage in Northcliff Extension, Johannesburg
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Power Outages Affecting Northcliff Extension
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✅ Restoredreported 3d 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
Timeline (7 updates)
- Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 03:11An unplanned power interruption is affecting customers in Bergbron and Quellerina. The team has been informed to investigate the cause of the outage.source
- Reported - Fri, 03 Jul, 08:14Three 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
- Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 12:37The 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
- Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 20:41The 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
- Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 08:27An appointed contractor is on site repairing a cable fault affecting customers in Florida Glen, Quellerina, Northcliff, Whiteridge, Maraisburg, Industria North, and Delarey.source
- Restored - Sat, 04 Jul, 13:12Repairs 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
- Restored - Sat, 04 Jul, 14:52Power 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 7d ago• 18h 27m- Hursthill
Repair work on the Transformer Substation at Mountainview is completed and power has been fully restored to Risidale and parts of Northcliff, following damaged infrastructure and underground cable faults.
NorthcliffFairlandsMountainview
Timeline (6 updates)
- Update - Mon, 29 Jun, 09:24Repair work for two separate faults affecting customers in Risidale and Northcliff is progressing, with trenching underway for an underground cable fault and infrastructure being tested for installation.source
- Update - Mon, 29 Jun, 12:44The Mountain View mini substation and two Ring Main Units have been installed, and the team is finalising work on the 120 metres of 11kV underground cable at Roosevelt Substation.source
- Update - Mon, 29 Jun, 13:56Repairs are advancing on the Northcliff Fairlands Standby 11kV distributor at Roosevelt Substation, with hopeful restoration by 20h00 this evening.source
- Update - Mon, 29 Jun, 19:05Repair work on the Northcliff Fairlands Standby 11kV Distributor at Roosevelt Substation is 70% complete, and restoration will commence after final tests.source
- Update - Mon, 29 Jun, 19:24Repair work is 70% complete on the Northcliff Fairlands Standby 11kV Distributor, following a damaged infrastructure and underground cable faults affecting customers in Risidale and Northcliff.source
- Restored - Tue, 30 Jun, 03:51Repair work on the Transformer Substation at Mountainview is completed and power has been fully restored to Risidale and parts of Northcliff, following damaged infrastructure and underground cable faults.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 Northcliff Extension directly.
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Updated 3m ago⚡ Active5h ago- Hursthill
An outage affecting customers in Greenside and Parkview is being investigated by operators at Parkhurst Substation Greenside South Distributor.
ParkviewGreenside SouthParkhurst
🔧 Investigating2d ago- Hursthill
The fault at Johnware Substation was located under the tunnel, and a contractor will carry out repairs tomorrow morning, affecting customers at Vlak Street, Scraper Street, and True Road in Selby.
MayfairSelby
Cause: Faulty cablesource
Timeline (5 updates)
- Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 10:40Repairs are in progress at Johnware Substation's Forsburg South Distributor, affecting customers at Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair.source
- Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 13:13Repairs have been completed at Johnware Substation's Forsburg South Distributor, affecting customers at Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair; final tests are pending before restoration.source
- Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 17:00Repairs are concluded in Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair, and the operation team will proceed with the restoration process.source
- Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 21:43Supply has been 100% restored on Honover street, 5th & 6th Avenue and Park drive in Mayfair, following a faulty cable.source
- Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 19:39The fault at Johnware Substation was located under the tunnel, and a contractor will carry out repairs tomorrow morning, affecting customers at Vlak Street, Scraper Street, and True Road in Selby.source
🔧 Investigating8h ago- Hursthill
An appointed contractor is on site actively engaging in repairs to faulty cables affecting power supply to customers in Dandalus Street, Kerry Road, and Dandalk Avenue in Parkview.
ParkviewForest TownWestcliff
🔧 Investigating5d ago- Hursthill
An explosion damaged two circuit breakers and leads from the transformer at Hursthull Substation's Claremont 11kV distributor, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road, and Market Road.
NewlandsClaremont
Cause: Equipment faultsource
Timeline (8 updates)
- Update - Wed, 01 Jul, 12:24Latest updates are available regarding the Hursthill outage.source
- Update - Fri, 03 Jul, 11:00A replacement indoor transformer has been delivered to Hursthili Substation TSS Newlands for installation, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road in Newlands following a previous explosion.source
- Update - Sat, 04 Jul, 10:32Repairs are currently underway at Hurshill Substation (TSS Newlands), affecting customers at Italian Road, Stonewall Road, and Market Road in Newlands.source
- Reported - Sat, 04 Jul, 18:36Insulation at the Italian transformer substation was damaged by fire, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road in Newlands. The repair team will resume work tomorrow morning.source
- Reported - Sun, 05 Jul, 09:01An outage is affecting customers in Claremont, and operators have been notified to investigate the cause.source
- Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 10:34Repairs on a low voltage fault affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road in Newlands have been completed, with final checks and supply restoration to follow.source
- Reported - Mon, 06 Jul, 12:53Infrastructure inside the transformer switching station exploded and caught alight during final checks on low voltage repairs, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road and Market Road.source
- Update - Mon, 06 Jul, 13:16An explosion damaged two circuit breakers and leads from the transformer at Hursthull Substation's Claremont 11kV distributor, affecting customers on Italian Road, Stonewall Road, and Market Road.source
⚡ Active1d ago- Hursthill
We are aware of an outage affecting customers in Noordgesig, Pennyville and surrounding areas.
NoordgesigPennyville
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When Will Electricity Come Back in Northcliff Extension?
How long a power outage in Northcliff Extension 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 Northcliff Extension 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 Northcliff Extension residents in advance. Usually 6-10 hours during the day.
Power Outage History for Northcliff Extension (Last 90 Days)
City Power reported 10 outages affecting Northcliff Extension in the last 90 days, totalling 25.7 hours without power. Average restoration time was 5.1 hours. Most faults traced back to the Roosevelt Park Substation substation (3 of 10). The most common cause was cable fault.
| Date | Duration | Substation | Cause | Also affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2026 | 2.5h | Roosevelt Park Substation | cable fault | Berario |
| 28 Jun 2026 | - | Mountainview Transformer Substation | cable fault | Montroux, Mountainview |
| 28 Jun 2026 | 0m | Roosevelt Park Substation | cable fault | Franklin Roosevelt Park |
| 28 Jun 2026 | - | Roosevelt Park Substation | - | Franklin Roosevelt Park |
| 28 Jun 2026 | - | Mountainview Transformer Substation | emergency maintenance | Montroux, Mountainview |
| 16 Jun 2026 | - | Delta Substation | - | Fairlands |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 8h | Roosevelt Substation | overcurrent trip | Emmarentia, Berario, Fairlands |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 5.9h | Roosevelt Substation | cable fault | Berario |
| 05 Jun 2026 | - | Hursthill Substation | - | Triomf |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 9.3h | Hursthill Substation | cable fault | Coronationville, Westbury, Claremont, Triomf +4 more |
What to Do During a Power Outage in Northcliff Extension
Quick checklist to follow while waiting for City Power to restore power in Northcliff Extension.
- 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 Northcliff Extension
Is there a power outage in Northcliff Extension right now?
No power outage is currently reported by City Power for Northcliff Extension, 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 Northcliff Extension?
Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 to report a power outage in Northcliff Extension. You can also report online at citypower.co.za or follow @CityPowerJhb on X (Twitter) for updates.
How long do power outages last in Northcliff Extension?
Most unplanned power outages in Northcliff Extension 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 Northcliff Extension?
City Power has not logged an active electricity outage in Northcliff Extension 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 Northcliff Extension?
If your power is off outside the load shedding schedule, Northcliff Extension 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 Northcliff Extension load shedding schedule
What number do I call for City Power in Northcliff Extension?
Call City Power on 0114907484 / 0860562874 for power outages in Northcliff Extension. 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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